Where can I go fishing near Mankato, MN?

There are quality fishing lakes within about an hour of Mankato, including Watkins, Lake Waconia, Riley, Lake Minnetonka. The area is known for walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish.

What fish can you catch near Mankato?

Anglers near Mankato commonly target Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish.

Fishing Near Mankato

South-central Minnesota around Mankato blends fertile panfish and bass lakes with strong Minnesota River catfish and walleye fishing.

📍 South Central🎣 Walleye · Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish7 lakes within ~60 mi

Closest Lakes to Mankato

Watkins

~27 mi

Waseca County

Lake Waconia

~49 mi

Carver County · 3,080 acres

Northern PikeWalleyeLargemouth Bass

Riley

~52 mi

Carver County · 296.21 acres

Lake Minnetonka

~54 mi

Hennepin County · 14,528 acres

WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Round

~55 mi

Hennepin County · 30.74 acres

Minnetonka

~57 mi

Hennepin County · 14,205.6 acres

Farquar

~58 mi

Dakota County

What to Target Near Mankato

South Central Minnesota anglers near Mankato do best on walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish. Brush up on tactics and seasons:

Walleye →Largemouth Bass →Crappie →Channel Catfish →