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Fountain Lake

Minnesota, United States

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Walleye

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Black crappie

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Yellow perch

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General info

Fountain Lake is a lake located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Northern pike.

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43Β°39β€²40.8β€³N 93Β°23β€²31.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Fountain Lake, MN

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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 Fountain Lake fishing

Fountain Lake is a lake located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°39β€²40.8β€³N 93Β°23β€²31.5β€³W
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