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Thomson Reservoir

Minnesota, United States

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Thomson Reservoir fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Thomson Reservoir is a lake located in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Bluegill.

Location

46Β°40β€²16.2β€³N 92Β°24β€²28.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Thomson Reservoir, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Thomson Reservoir fishing

Thomson Reservoir is a lake located in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46Β°40β€²16.2β€³N 92Β°24β€²28.1β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Thomson Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Thomson Reservoir are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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