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 · Panfish10 lakes within ~60 mi

Closest Lakes to Brainerd

Gull Lake

~9 mi

Cass County · 9,425 acres

Largemouth BassWalleyeNorthern Pike

Gull

~10 mi

Cass County · 10,009.97 acres

Jim

~17 mi

Crow Wing County

Mille Lacs Lake

~28 mi

Mille Lacs County · 132,516 acres

Largemouth BassWalleyeNorthern Pike

Mille Lacs

~28 mi

Mille Lacs County · 128,250.53 acres

Margaret

~36 mi

Cass County · 18.33 acres

WalleyeMuskellungeNorthern Pike

Birch

~43 mi

Cass County · 1,267.2 acres

Little Thunder

~45 mi

Cass County · 258.08 acres

WalleyeNorthern PikeMuskellunge

Pelican Lake

~46 mi

Otter Tail County · 3,783 acres

WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Big Sand

~57 mi

Hubbard County · 1,635.08 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:

Walleye →Muskie →Largemouth Bass →Panfish →