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Drum fishing in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to excellent drum fishing in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where this species is commonly found.

Types of Drum in Minnesota

Best baits and lures for Drum in Minnesota

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Drum.

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Latest Drum fishing reports in Minnesota

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Freshwater drum

Saint Croix River (MN)

12 in · 1 lb

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Freshwater drum

Minnesota River

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Freshwater drum

Minnesota River

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Freshwater drum

Lake Hanska

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Freshwater drum

Lake Saint Croix (MN)

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Freshwater drum

Long Lake

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Freshwater drum

Mississippi River (MN)

17 in · 2 lb 7 oz

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Freshwater drum

Saint Croix River (MN)

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Freshwater drum

Saint Croix River (MN)

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Freshwater drum

Rush Lake

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Regulations for Drum in Minnesota

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46°26′31″N 93°21′40.8″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Minnesota commonly catch several Drum species, including Freshwater drum, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Drum are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Minnesota. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Mississippi River (MN), Mille Lacs Lake, and Lake Harriet.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.