BAD AXE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MINNESOTA

Bad Axe Lake


May 2, 2024

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, and swimming. Anglers recommend using jigs or live bait near drop-offs and weed beds for the best chances of catching fish. The best time to visit Bad Axe Lake is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, it's a great spot for fishing enthusiasts and outdoor lovers looking for a peaceful retreat in the great outdoors.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Alexander

Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Balm Lake

Black Crappie • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Bad Axe Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Andrusia Lake

Black Crappie • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Bearpawguides on Upper Red Lake

Lake Adley

Black Crappie • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Bass (South Island) Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass

Bass - Hubbard, Hubbard

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass

Bagley Lake

Black Crappie • Northern Pike • Walleye

Beauty Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Lake Trout • Northern Pike • Permit • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CENTRAL AVENUE OSAKIS
Sauk Watershed, Minnesota
STATE HIGHWAY 78 305, OTTERTAIL
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
STEARNS COUNTY
Sauk Watershed, Minnesota
1ST STREET SOUTHWEST MENAHGA
Crow Wing Watershed, Minnesota
CLEAR LAKE ROAD 27818, STEARNS COUNTY
Sauk Watershed, Minnesota
STATE HIGHWAY 78 OTTERTAIL
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
BIG FISH LAKE ROAD STEARNS COUNTY
Platte-Spunk Watershed, Minnesota
UPPER HAY ACCESS 4272, CROW WING COUNTY
Pine Watershed, Minnesota
DRUMFLOWER ROAD 20703, STEARNS COUNTY
Sauk Watershed, Minnesota
BROWNS LAKE ROAD 18368, STEARNS COUNTY
Sauk Watershed, Minnesota

Rafting & Kayaking

THE BEAVER ISLANDS AT ST. CLOUD TO THE CONFLUENCE OF THE CLEARWATER RIVER
Clearwater-Elk Watershed, Minnesota
BLANCHARD DAM TO ENDS ONE MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM THE SOUTHERN VILLAGE BOUNDARY OF RICE
Platte-Spunk Watershed, Minnesota
LAKE WINNIGIGOSHISH TO BLACKWATER LAKE
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
CASS LAKE TO LAKE WINNIBIGOSHISH
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
THE IRON BRIDGE OF COUNTY ROAD 7 TO LAKE BEMIDJI
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
THE 25-ACRE ISLAND JUST SOUTH OF BRAINERD TO ROSCOE ISLAND
Elk-Nokasippi Watershed, Minnesota
THE OTTER TAIL POWERPLANT TO ALLEN'S BAY
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE CLEARWATER RIVER TO THE NORTHWESTERN CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF ANOKA
Clearwater-Elk Watershed, Minnesota
THE OUTLET OF LAKE ITASCA TO THE IRON BRIDGE OF COUNTY ROAD 7
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Paul Bunyan State Forest

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Glendalough State Park

Blackduck State Forest

Beltrami Island State Forest

Buena Vista State Forest

Welsh Lake State Forest

Red Lake State Forest

White Earth State Forest

Lyons State Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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