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Lake Traverse

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Minnesota, United States

4.6·180 catches

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Lake Traverse fishing reports

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White bass

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Black crappie

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Channel catfish

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Walleye

19 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Northern pike

19 in · 2 lb

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White bass

9 in · 1 lb

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General info

Lake Traverse is a lake located in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Roberts County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, White bass, and Freshwater drum.

Location

45°41′18.3″N 96°45′29.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Traverse, 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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Reviews of Lake Traverse

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FAQ about Lake Traverse fishing

Lake Traverse is a lake located in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Roberts County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
45°41′18.3″N 96°45′29.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Traverse 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.
The most common species in Lake Traverse are:
  • Walleye - 28 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Freshwater drum - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
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