Best fishing near Iron
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Iron, 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 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
#1
Lake Anne
18.9 mi away
Lake Anne is a 52-acre lake located in Chisago County, Minnesota. The lake is known for its diverse fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and…
Why 88: resort size & terrain
88Elite
L⛰
#2
Little Rice Lake
Good
23.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 42°F
Little Rice Lake is located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye…
Why 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
C⛰
#3
Camp Four Lake
Good
16.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 42°F
Camp Four Lake is a stunning fishing destination in Minnesota, USA, that attracts anglers from all over the country. With its crystal-clear waters and diverse fish population…
Why 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
B⛰
#4
Butterball Lake
Fair
37.2 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Partly Cloudy · 54°F · 10 mph wind
Butterball Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Iowa, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Yellow Perch…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
K⛰
#5
Knuckey Lake
Good
18.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 42°F
Knuckey Lake, located in northern Minnesota, offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers seeking to catch walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, or panfish such as…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
B⛰
#6
Beatrice Lake
Good
28.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
Beatrice Lake is a popular fishing spot in Minnesota, known for its excellent walleye and northern pike fishing. Other fish species include smallmouth bass, crappie and bluegill…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
A⛰
#7
Alden Lake
Good
37.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Mostly Cloudy · 55°F · 5 mph wind
Alden Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
A⛰
#8
Aerie Lake
27.3 mi away
Aerie Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota, known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. The area offers a variety of nearby activities…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
D⛰
#9
Dark Lake
Good
17.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 42°F
Dark Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Minnesota, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, crappie, and perch. These fish species can be…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
B⛰
#10
Bear Head Lake
Good
37.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 43°F
Bear Head Lake is a popular fishing area located in Minnesota, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
B⛰
#11
Balsam Lake
Good
34.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
Balsam Lake, located in Minnesota, is a great fishing area for various fish species such as walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and crappie. The lake provides excellent…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
B⛰
#12
Bassett Lake
Fair
35.3 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Partly Cloudy · 54°F · 10 mph wind
Bassett Lake is a serene getaway for anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. Located in Northern Minnesota, the lake is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, northern…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
A⛰
#13
Arthur Lake
Good
37.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 43°F
Arthur Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota that offers anglers a chance to catch walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
A⛰
#14
Ann River
Good
39.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 45°F
The Ann River is located in central Minnesota and offers excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
Fishing near Iron
The Iron area has 14 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 Iron
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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