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Fishing in Monticello, MN

Minnesota, United States

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Black crappie

Eagle Lake

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Creek chub

Minnehaha Creek

4 in ·

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Northern pike

Bassett Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Sunrise Lake

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Crown Cove

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Black crappie

Lake Minnetonka

12 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

3 in · 1 lb

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About Monticello fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Monticello, Minnesota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,294 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,085 catches for Northern pike, and 2,907 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Monticello

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Monticello, MN recommend these top fishing spots: Elk River, Crow River, Lake Orono, Eagle Lake, and Buffalo Lake.
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