Best fishing near Federal Dam

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Federal Dam, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Amik Lake
#1 Amik Lake Good
23.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 43°F
Amik Lake in Minnesota, USA is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species. The lake is home to walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass…
Why 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
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Barnum Lake
#2 Barnum Lake Good
17.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 49°F
Barnum Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota, USA, known for its variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Bee Cee Lake
#3 Bee Cee Lake Good
38.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
Bee Cee Lake is a great fishing spot in Minnesota, USA, with a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. There are also…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Andrusia Lake
#4 Andrusia Lake Good
24.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
Andrusia Lake is located in Beltrami County, Minnesota and is known for its great fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, northern…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Alice Lake
#5 Alice Lake Good
26.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 43°F
Alice Lake is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest in Minnesota, USA. The lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, with anglers catching species such…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Bad Axe Lake
#6 Bad Axe Lake Good
34.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
Bad Axe Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota, USA, known for its abundance of northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Allen Lake
#7 Allen Lake Good
31.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 43°F
Allen Lake is a popular fishing spot in Minnesota, known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Ball Club Lake
#8 Ball Club Lake Good
17.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 46°F
The Ball Club Lake fishing area is located in northern Minnesota and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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Ackerman Lakes
#9 Ackerman Lakes Good
34.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
Ackerman Lakes is a great fishing spot in Minnesota with an abundance of different fish species including bass, crappie, northern pike, and sunfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated

Fishing near Federal Dam

The Federal Dam area has 9 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Federal Dam

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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