BAD AXE LAKE

FISHING
December 26, 2024
47.09, -94.95

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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.

FEATURED FISH - KELP BASS

Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.

FISH SPECIES

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  • Image Alt Rock Bass


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  • Image Alt Brown Bullhead


  • Image Alt Yellow Bullhead


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Muskellunge


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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Discharge Stage Elevation
YELLOW MEDICINE RIVER NEAR GRANITE FALLS
2024-11-26T01:45:00.000-06:00 		34cfs 2.66ft 986ft
SAUK RIVER NEAR ST. CLOUD
2024-12-02T01:15:00.000-06:00 		345cfs 1.1ft 1024ft
CROW WING RIVER NEAR PILLAGER
2024-12-26T01:45:00.000-06:00 		822cfs 3.76ft 1161ft
MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR ROYALTON
2024-12-02T01:15:00.000-06:00 		1840cfs 9.18ft 1017ft
COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM
2024-11-29T01:00:00.000-06:00 		166cfs 3.76ft 800ft
LONG PRAIRIE RIVER AT LONG PRAIRIE
2024-12-02T01:15:00.000-06:00 		162cfs 2.35ft 1297ft
MINNESOTA RIVER AT NEW ULM
2024-11-29T01:45:00.000-06:00 		802cfs 786.26ft 794ft
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Nearby Camping

Camping Area Reservations Toilets Showers
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West Hawk Lake - Whiteshell Provincial Park
Birch Point Provincial Park
Betula Lake - Whiteshell Provincial Park
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Southwest - Rushing River Provincial Park
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