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Big Fish Lake

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Minnesota, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Black bullhead

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

Big Fish Lake is a lake located in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Northern pike.

Location

45°31′5.1″N 94°27′47.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Fish 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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FAQ about Big Fish Lake fishing

Big Fish Lake is a lake located in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°31′5.1″N 94°27′47.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Fish 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.
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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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