Upper Red Lake

In 2018 a new slot went into effect on both Little Boy and Wabedo. (18”-26” with a possession limit of 4, one over 26”). Similar slot limits have been used on other lakes in the region, and have proven to be successful in the following areas. Increased number of walleyes captured in gill nets during surveys.
Walleye Slot Limit Leech Lake 2019 Slot Limits on the Wisconsin River. The regs seem to be working as me and my son have both caught and released personal bests in the last three years.

The 12-20 inch protected slot limit for smallmouth bass on Turtle Lake (Itasca County) has changed to a 14-20 inch protected slot, with only one over 20 inches allowed. New special regulations The possession limits for walleye on Green Lake (Kandiyohi County), Horseshoe and Minnewawa lakes (Aitkin County) have been reduced to three.

Closest Town: Waskish

Lake Size: 107,832 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off State Hwy. 72, and 3 on Tamarac River

Lake Notes: Walleye Fishing has Re-Opened on Upper Red. 2 fish limit, with a 17-26 inch slot. Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Located about 60 miles north of Bemidji within the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Maximum depth of 21 ft.

Cass Lake

Closest Town: Cass Lake

Lake Size: 15,596 Acres

Public Boat Access: 2 on East shore off Co. Rd. 39, 4 along South shore off U.S. Hwy. 2

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Muskie and Northern Pike. Crappie, Bluegill and Rock Bass also caught. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 121 ft. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes connecting to: Andrusia, Big Wolf, Pike Bay, Kitchi, Buck, Rice, Big, and Little Rice lakes. Also connects to Lake Winnibigoshish via the Mississippi River. Over 26 miles of shoreline.

Lake Bemidji

Closest Town: Bemidji

Lake Size: 6,420 Acres

Public Boat Access: 6 located around lake including: 2 on Northeast shore off Co. Rd. 19, 2 on West shore off State Hwy 197 & Co. Rd. 17, 1 on South end off State Hwy. 197

Lake Notes: Known as one of the Top fishing lakes in Minnesota. Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Muskie. Maximum depth of 77 ft.

Kitchi Lake

Closest Town: Pennington

Lake Size: 1,785 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Muskie also caught. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes. Maximum depth of 52 ft.

Lake Andrusia

Closest Town: Cass Lake

Lake Size: 1,510 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 12

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Muskie, Crappie, Largemouth & Rock Bass also caught. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes. Maximum depth of 62 ft.

Blackduck Lake

Closest Town: Blackduck

Lake Size: 2,596 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 30 at the City Park

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. One of the most popular Ice fishing lakes in Minnesota. Maximum depth of 29 ft.

Gull Lake

Closest Town: Tenstrike

Lake Size: 2,243 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest side of lake off Co. Rd. 23

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 23 ft.

Pimushe Lake

Closest Town: Pennington

Lake Size: 1,268 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 39

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike and Crappie also caught. Located about 5 miles north of Pennington. Maximum depth of 42 ft.

Turtle River Lake

Turtle River Lake Map

Closest Town: Turtle River

Lake Size: 1,740 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off U.S. Hwy. 71 & Co. Rd. 22

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 57 ft.

Beltrami Lake

Closest Town: Bemidji

Lake Size: 543 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South side of lake off U.S. Hwy. 71

Lake Notes: Good fishing lake specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike and Crappie also caught. Part of the Turtle River chain of lakes. Maximum depth of 52 ft.

Big Moose Lake

Closest Town: Pennington

Lake Size: 568 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast side of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 6 miles north of Pennington within Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Maximum depth of 73 ft.

Big Turtle Lake

Closest Town: Bemidji

Lake Size: 1,436 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off Co. Rd. 15

Lake Notes: Specializing in

Cass Lake Walleye Slot Limit