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Fishing in Rochester, MN

Minnesota, United States

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Largemouth bass

Foster Arend Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Lake Florence

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Lake Florence

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Greengill hybrid

Lake Florence

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Largemouth bass

Cascade Lake

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Northern pike

Foster Arend Lake

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Black crappie

North Fork Zumbro River

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Black crappie

Willow Creek Reservoir

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Common carp

Shady Lake

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Freshwater drum

Middle Fork Zumbro River

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About Rochester fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rochester, Minnesota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,049 catches for Rainbow trout, 1,842 catches for Largemouth bass, and 472 catches for Black crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Rochester

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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