Fishing in Brainerd, MN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Brainerd, Minnesota?

Anglers in Brainerd , MN recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (MN) , Gull Lake , Pelican Lake , North Long Lake , Lower Long Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Brainerd?

Most commonly caught species around Brainerd , MN : Largemouth bass - 5,500 reported catches Northern pike - 2,318 reported catches Walleye - 1,794 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,173 reported catches Bluegill - 813 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Brainerd fishing reports?

The latest Brainerd , MN fishing reports are: @FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake . @FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake . @FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake . @FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake . @nashu reported a nice Rock bass at Gull Lake . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Brainerd?

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Minnesota, United States

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Top fish species in Brainerd

Latest Brainerd fishing reports

Flathead catfish

Round Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Flathead catfish

Round Lake

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Round Lake

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Round Lake

length · weight

Rock bass

Gull Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Upper Hay Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

North Long Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

North Long Lake

17 in · 3 lb

Eyetail bowfin

Emily Lake

length · weight

Yellow perch

Emily Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Brainerd

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46°21′19.1″N 94°11′53.5″W

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FAQ about Brainerd fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Brainerd, Minnesota?

Anglers in Brainerd, MN recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (MN), Gull Lake, Pelican Lake, North Long Lake, and Lower Long Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Brainerd?

Most commonly caught species around Brainerd, MN:

Largemouth bass - 5,500 reported catches
Northern pike - 2,318 reported catches
Walleye - 1,794 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,173 reported catches
Bluegill - 813 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Brainerd fishing reports?

The latest Brainerd, MN fishing reports are:

@FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake.
@FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake.
@FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake.
@FishingFor-Fun reported a nice Flathead catfish at Round Lake.
@nashu reported a nice Rock bass at Gull Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Brainerd?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Brainerd, MN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: