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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Big Mcdonald Lake

Minnesota, United States

4.0Β·50 catches

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Big Mcdonald Lake fishing reports

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Walleye

26 in Β· 7 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 4 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 3 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Big Mcdonald Lake is a lake located in Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike.

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Location

46Β°34β€²50.6β€³N 95Β°46β€²3.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Mcdonald 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 2, 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 Big Mcdonald Lake fishing

Big Mcdonald Lake is a lake located in Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46Β°34β€²50.6β€³N 95Β°46β€²3.1β€³W
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