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McDonald Lake fishing reports

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Muskellunge

32 in · 9 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

McDonald Lake is a lake located in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Muskellunge.

Location

45°01′1.3″N 92°50′38.5″W
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Fishing regulations at McDonald Lake, MN

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45°01′1.3″N 92°50′38.5″W
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14.2 miles away

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14.5 miles away

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15.2 miles away

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17.0 miles away

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17.3 miles away

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18.0 miles away

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18.8 miles away

Columbia Heights

19.8 miles away

Blaine

20.6 miles away

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FAQ about McDonald Lake fishing

McDonald Lake is a lake located in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°01′1.3″N 92°50′38.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on McDonald Lake 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 Garmin® depth maps.
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