Fishing Near Brainerd
Brainerd is the gateway to one of Minnesota's densest concentrations of lakes. Gull Lake, the Whitefish Chain, and dozens more sit within an hour — walleye, muskie, and family panfish galore.
📍 Brainerd Lakes🎣 Walleye · Muskie · Largemouth Bass · Panfish9 lakes within ~60 mi
Closest Lakes to Brainerd
Gull Lake
~9 miCass County · 9,425 acres
Largemouth BassWalleyeNorthern Pike
Jim
~17 miCrow Wing County
Mille Lacs Lake
~28 miMille Lacs County · 132,516 acres
Largemouth BassWalleyeNorthern Pike
Margaret
~36 miCass County · 18.33 acres
WalleyeMuskellungeNorthern Pike
Birch
~43 miCass County · 1,267.2 acres
Little Thunder
~45 miCass County · 258.08 acres
WalleyeNorthern PikeMuskellunge
Pelican Lake
~46 miOtter Tail County · 3,783 acres
WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Big Sand
~57 miHubbard County · 1,635.08 acres
Leech Lake
~58 miCass County · 103,443.8 acres
What to Target Near Brainerd
Brainerd Lakes Minnesota anglers near Brainerd do best on walleye, muskie, largemouth bass, panfish. Brush up on tactics and seasons:
🪱 Bait shops in Brainerd
4 licensed bait & tackle shops in Brainerd, with this month's bait by species and the nearest public landings.