Best fishing near La Crescent

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near La Crescent, 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 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Pine Creek
#1 Pine Creek Fair
32.0 mi away
· Water 85°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F
The Pine Creek Fishing Area in Iowa is a popular destination for anglers due to the abundance of fish species including trout, bass, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
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Coldwater Creek
#2 Coldwater Creek Good
39.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Cloudy · 54°F
Coldwater Creek in Iowa is a popular fishing spot that is home to a variety of fish species such as smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and walleye. Nearby, visitors can enjoy…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Franklin St. Fishing Pier
#3 Franklin St. Fishing Pier Good
20.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F
Franklin St. Fishing Pier, located on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN, offers excellent shore fishing access. Best fishing is along the pier and nearby riverbanks…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Huff Street Fishing Pier
#4 Huff Street Fishing Pier Good
20.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F
Huff Street Fishing Pier in Winona, Minnesota, offers excellent shore fishing on the Mississippi River’s backwaters. The pier provides easy access—no boat needed—for catching…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Dacota Street Fishing Pier
#5 Dacota Street Fishing Pier Good
21.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F
The Dacota Street Fishing Pier in Buffalo, Minnesota, offers easy shore access to Buffalo Lake, a popular spot for largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish (bluegill, crappie), and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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New Albin Big Lake
#6 New Albin Big Lake Good
24.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F
The new Albin Big Lake fishing area in Iowa, USA is a great spot for anglers to catch various species of fish, including bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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French Creek
#7 French Creek Good
30.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F
The French Creek Fishing Area in Iowa is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch trout, bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated

Fishing near La Crescent

The La Crescent area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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