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Freshwater fishing near Red Wing
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Freshwater fishing near Red Wing

10 stops10 watersUpdated Nov 6

10 freshwater spots within 75 minutes of Red Wing, each with a full TripsQuick page.

The closest by road is Lake Pepin, 14 minutes away.

Lakes near Red Wing

1. Lake Pepin

Lake Pepin is a 14-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Bay City Campground Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Pepin closest to downtown (≈ 4 mi). Public access on Lake Pepin: 8 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Bighead Carp, Common Carp, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

Lake Pepin114 min · 8.4 mi
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Lake Pepin

Pierce

Bay City Campground Boat Ramp40

max 50 ft · surveyed

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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.

White Bear Lake365 min · 52.5 mi
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White Bear Lake

Ramsey

White Bear Lake, Matoska Public Water Access Site17

max 80 ft · surveyed

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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.

Crystal Lake457 min · 45.1 mi
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Crystal Lake

Dakota

Crystal Lake Public Water Access Site11

max 35 ft · surveyed

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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.

Lake Elmo560 min · 43.5 mi
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Lake Elmo

Washington

Lake Elmo Public Water Access Site12

max 120 ft · surveyed

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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.

Lake Owasso664 min · 52.7 mi
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Lake Owasso

Ramsey

Owasso Lake Public Water Access Site14

max 35 ft · surveyed

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6. Lower Prior Lake

Lower Prior Lake is a 67-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Lower Prior Lake, Sand Point Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lower Prior Lake closest to downtown (≈ 44.7 mi). Public access on Lower Prior Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.

Lower Prior Lake867 min · 52.6 mi
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Lower Prior Lake

Scott

Lower Prior Lake, Sand Point Public Water Access Site14

max 50 ft · surveyed

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7. Fox Lake

Fox Lake is a 68-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Fox Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Fox Lake closest to downtown (≈ 41 mi). Public access on Fox Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.

Fox Lake968 min · 48.2 mi
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Fox Lake

Rice

Fox Lake Public Water Access Site16

max 40 ft · surveyed

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Reservoirs near Red Wing

8. 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.

Lake Byllesby233 min · 23.6 mi
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Lake Byllesby

Dakota

Lake Byllesby Public Water Access Site19

max 50 ft · surveyed

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9. 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.

Cedar Lake768 min · 55 mi
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Cedar Lake

Scott

Cedar Lake (E) Public Water Access Site12

max 10 ft · surveyed

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10. Wells Lake

Wells Lake is a 71-minute drive from downtown Red Wing. Launch at Cannon Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Wells Lake closest to downtown (≈ 44.9 mi). Public access on Wells Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, and Black Bullhead.

Wells Lake1071 min · 52.9 mi
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Wells Lake

Rice

Cannon Lake Public Water Access Site17

max 15 ft · surveyed

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When the fish bite here

Northern Pike bites well.

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Where this guide comes from

Every sentence here is assembled from the data on the Red Wing fishing page: road drive times where a route was built (≈ marks straight-line distances), access points from state registries, the species recorded in each water and our bite calendar, adjusted for latitude. Nothing is written by hand or generated by AI.

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