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Thornton Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Thornton Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Northern pike

15 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

8 in · 3 oz

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General info

Thornton Lake is a lake located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Northern pike.

Location

46°27′15.2″N 93°48′2.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Thornton Lake, MN

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.

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87.4 miles away

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Champlin

90.9 miles away

Coon Rapids

91.4 miles away

Fergus Falls

109.1 miles away

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FAQ about Thornton Lake fishing

Thornton Lake is a lake located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°27′15.2″N 93°48′2.6″W
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