Our map counts 16 fishing waters within 75 minutes of Red Wing: 13 lakes and 3 reservoirs. Across these waters, 43 fish species are on record.

Lake Pepin is 14 minutes from Red Wing

Starting from Red Wing, the nearest water is Lake Pepin at 14 min (8.4 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Bay City Campground Boat Ramp.

Next by drive time:

Largemouth Bass and 43 more species on record

Largemouth Bass turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 15 of 16. Next come Bluegill (15), Black Crappie (13), Common Carp (13) and Northern Pike (11).

The nearest water for each of the leading species:

  • Largemouth Bass and Bluegill: Lake Byllesby, 33 min (23.6 mi)
  • Black Crappie and Northern Pike: Crystal Lake, 57 min (45.1 mi)
  • Common Carp: Lake Pepin, 14 min (8.4 mi)

3 waters at the top of the Red Wing list

These 3 waters lead our list for Red Wing, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:

  • Lake Pepin: 25,819 acres, 40 fish species on record, max depth 50 ft (surveyed), 17 ramps and 236,812 fish stocked.
  • Lake Byllesby (reservoir): 1,273 acres, 19 fish species on record, max depth 50 ft (surveyed) and 10 ramps.
  • White Bear Lake: 2,430 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 80 ft (surveyed) and 8 ramps.

Deepest nearby: Lake Elmo, 120 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Lake Elmo: 120 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). It is followed by Bde Maka Ska (90 ft), White Bear Lake (80 ft) and Lake Harriet (80 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 16 waters.

28 boat ramps within reach

Around Red Wing you will find 28 boat ramps and 4 shore-fishing spots on the waters in this guide. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Bay City Campground Boat Ramp on Lake Pepin, about 4 mi in a straight line.

8 campgrounds near the water

8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Red Wing. The closest are Bay City Campground (4 mi, by Lake Pepin), Blufftop Campground (9.1 mi, by Lake Pepin) and Frontenac State Park Cart-in (9.6 mi, by Lake Pepin).

One stocked water near Red Wing

One water near the city has stocking records: Lake Pepin (236,812 fish).