Bluegill is recorded in 15 of the 16 spots within 75 minutes of Red Wing. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Red Wing in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Red Wing
1. Lake Byllesby
Lake Byllesby is a 33-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Lake Byllesby Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Byllesby closest to downtown (≈ 20.3 mi). Public access on Lake Byllesby: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass.
2. White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake is a 65-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at White Bear Lake, Matoska Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on White Bear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 42.8 mi). Public access on White Bear Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike.
3. Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Crystal Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Crystal Lake closest to downtown (≈ 38.3 mi). Public access on Crystal Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Black Bullhead.
4. Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo is a 60-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Lake Elmo Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Elmo closest to downtown (≈ 34 mi). Public access on Lake Elmo: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 120 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Northern Pike.
5. Lake Owasso
Lake Owasso is a 64-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Owasso Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Owasso closest to downtown (≈ 43.6 mi). Public access on Lake Owasso: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Crappie, Black Bullhead, and Bluegill.
6. Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a 68-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Cedar Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Cedar Lake closest to downtown (≈ 48.1 mi). Public access on Cedar Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 10 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
