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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Idlewild

Minnesota, United States

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Lake Idlewild fishing reports

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Sauger

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11 months ago

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Northern pike

22 in Β· 5 lb

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1 year ago

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Walleye

23 in Β· 4 lb

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3 years ago

Muskellunge

34 in Β· 11 lb

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4 years ago

Northern pike

16 in Β· 2 lb

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6 years ago

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Common carp

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General info

Lake Idlewild is a lake located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Freshwater drum, and Muskellunge.

Location

44Β°51β€²39.8β€³N 93Β°25β€²46β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Idlewild, 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 May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Waconia

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FAQ about Lake Idlewild fishing

Lake Idlewild is a lake located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°51β€²39.8β€³N 93Β°25β€²46β€³W
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