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Lake of the Woods County fishing lakes
Lake of the Woods is the county's only surveyed lake, and at 725,583 acres it is the largest surveyed fishing lake in Minnesota. It grades A+ for walleye and A+ for northern pike, and it reaches 210 feet. Surveys have also found smallmouth bass, muskellunge and crappie.
A Guide lake has a full page with a depth map, DNR survey data, top spots and stocking history. A Survey lake has the survey data and stocking history but no depth map, because the DNR has not published one. The rest open in the live map.
| Lake | Fish | Acres | Max depth | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Survey | Walleye, Smallmouth, Pike, Muskie, Crappie, Perch, Sturgeon, Rock bass, Sauger | 725,583 | 210 ft | 2025 |
Quick answers
Fishing in Lake of the Woods County
What is the best fishing lake in Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods grades A+ for walleye, the highest grade in Lake of the Woods County on this site. Grades are based on DNR survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history.
How many fishing lakes are in Lake of the Woods County?
The DNR has surveyed one lake in Lake of the Woods County, about 725,583 acres. It does not have a full guide page yet.
What fish can you catch in Lake of the Woods County?
DNR surveys have found walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, crappie, yellow perch, lake sturgeon, rock bass and sauger in Lake of the Woods County lakes.
Which lake in Lake of the Woods County is deepest?
Lake of the Woods, at 210 feet.
Featured guide spot
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Featured spots are bought one lake at a time. Sponsor a lake in this county and your listing runs here too, shared evenly with any other sponsor in the county. Free through December 31, 2026.
Then $20 a month from January. Cancel any time.
Survey years in grey are more than 20 years old. Surveys that old do not count toward grades.