Bluegill is recorded in 19 of the 19 spots within 75 minutes of Wahpeton. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Wahpeton in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Wahpeton
1. Otter Tail Lake
Otter Tail Lake is a 63-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at Otter Tail Lake, Riverside Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Otter Tail Lake closest to downtown (≈ 42.3 mi). Public access on Otter Tail Lake: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 120 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Walleye, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
2. Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a 46-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at Swan Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Swan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 29.4 mi). Public access on Swan Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. West Battle Lake
West Battle Lake is a 59-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at West Battle Lake (W) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on West Battle Lake closest to downtown (≈ 42.8 mi). Public access on West Battle Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
4. Tenmile Lake
Tenmile Lake is a 50-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at Ten Mile Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Tenmile Lake closest to downtown (≈ 33 mi). Public access on Tenmile Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is a 56-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at Pelican Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pelican Lake closest to downtown (≈ 39.9 mi). Public access on Pelican Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
6. Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a 50-minute drive from downtown Wahpeton. Launch at Clear Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Clear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.3 mi). Public access on Clear Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
