metro fishing (Minneapolis, Isle, Lynd: rental, legal, shop)

[heythere1111]

i'm moving to NE mpls in august and i'm a bit of a fisherman, specifically ice fishing because owning a boat is not practical in my situation. do people actually fish harriet, calhoun, cedar, nokomis etc? some people say you'd have to be crazy to take a swim in those lakes let alone eat a fish from one. i think that's probably BS. is it even legal to fish those lakes? i'm looking forward to pulling out one of those 3-eyed simpsons fish

[Cruz Azul Guy]

Fishing in Lake Nokomis
Lake Nokomis contains an abundant population of fish. There are fishing docks at the north and east side of the lake, and fishing "piers" on the Cedar Ave. bridge. The lake's main fish populations: walleye, tiger muskies, largemouth bass, pumpkinseeds, bluegills, crappies, yellow perch, black and yellow bullhead and common carp. Visit the Mn. DNR's Lake Nokomis web page for more information. Note: While there is a public boat ramp on the west side of the lake, there are no gasoline-powered motors allowed on any of the Minneapolis lakes. -courtesty of Lake Nokomis Area - Recreation and Parks

Lake Harriet
More information about Lake Harriet

Location: Minneapolis, 1 mile west of Lyndale Ave., just north of 50th St.

Species available: Bluegill, Crappie, Muskie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bullhead, Carp.

Wheelchair access: Excellent. There's a pier, many grassy areas near the water, and paved trail the rings lake.

MTC bus: Routes 28 and 6 pass within four blocks of the lake.

Park entrance fee: No.

Restrooms: Yes.

Parking: Good.

Picnic: Yes.

Playground: Yes.

Other activities: Swimming Beach, Walking Path, Boat Launch.

Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, (612) 230-6400.

Fishing pier: Yes.

Recent fish stocking: None Recently.

Lake Map: PDF Map.

Comments: Great shore fishing for muskies, bass, sunfish, perch, and walleyes. The lake has boat rental and a concession stand. In late fall, you can catch walleye at dusk by casting a large minnow hooked on a floating *** about 15 inches above a slip sinker. (Ask someone in a bait shop or tackle store to show you this rig).

courtesy of Lake Harriet - Fishing downtown: Minnesota DNR

Lake Calhoun
More information about Lake Calhoun

Calhoun Lake combines great fishing with great views of Minneapolis, The City of Lakes.

Location: Minneapolis, approximately 3 blocks west of Lake St. and Hennepin Ave.

Species: Bluegill, Crappie, Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Carp, Bullhead.

Wheelchair access: Excellent. The paved trail ringing the lake give access to several grassy areas along the water.

MTC bus: Routes 6, 28, 17, and 12 pass within two blocks of the lake.

Park entrance fee: No.

Restrooms: Yes.

Parking: Excellent.

Picnic: Yes.

Playground: No.

Other activities: Swimming Beach, Canoe Rental, Walking Path.

Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, (612) 230-6400.

Fishing pier: Yes.

Recent fish stocking: None Recently

Lake Map: PDF Map.

Comments: This is a prime lake for muskies, bass, and walleyes in early summer and fall. The channel leading into Lake of the Isles is a good spot. And the pier lets you cast to deep water.

To catch walleyes, try fishing at sunset in late June. Cast a fathead minnow hooked 24 inches below a bobber into 8 to 10 feet of water.

Rental canoes are available. A concession stand, open every day during the summer, sells food and drinks, but not fishing bait.

Lake Calhoun - Fishing downtown: Minnesota DNR