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Little Elbow Lake

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Minnesota, United States

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

32 in · 7 lb

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 4 lb

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General info

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

Location

47°11′6.9″N 95°36′0.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Little Elbow Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Little Elbow 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.

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Cities nearby

Twin Lakes

3.8 miles away

South End

11.1 miles away

White Earth

13.0 miles away

Pine Point

16.8 miles away

Mahnomen

19.4 miles away

Callaway

20.3 miles away

Lengby

22.9 miles away

Osage

23.9 miles away

Audubon

28.6 miles away

Detroit Lakes

28.6 miles away

Wolf Lake

28.6 miles away

Lake George

29.0 miles away

Lake Park

31.4 miles away

Park Rapids

31.6 miles away

Frazee

31.9 miles away

Solway

32.0 miles away

McIntosh

34.0 miles away

Hitterdal

34.1 miles away

Leonard

35.8 miles away

Vergas

37.9 miles away

Bemidji

39.5 miles away

Hawley

40.0 miles away

Fertile

40.3 miles away

Gully

40.3 miles away

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FAQ about Little Elbow Lake fishing

📍 Where is Little Elbow Lake located?
Little Elbow Lake is a lake located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°11′6.9″N 95°36′0.1″W
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🎣 Where on Little Elbow Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Little Elbow 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.
🐟 What species are in Little Elbow Lake?
The most common species in Little Elbow Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Little Elbow Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Little Elbow Lake?

Fishing in Minnesota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In Minnesota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 90 and older. Residents 65 and older are exempt from the trout stamp fee. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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