Fishing Near Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes is surrounded by an interconnected chain of lakes loaded with walleye, bass, and slab panfish — classic west-central Minnesota vacation fishing.

📍 West Central🎣 Walleye · Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill3 lakes within ~60 mi

Closest Lakes to Detroit Lakes

Howe

~6 mi

Becker County

Pelican Lake

~38 mi

Otter Tail County · 3,783 acres

WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Big Sand

~43 mi

Hubbard County · 1,635.08 acres

What to Target Near Detroit Lakes

West Central Minnesota anglers near Detroit Lakes do best on walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill. Brush up on tactics and seasons:

Walleye →Largemouth Bass →Crappie →Bluegill →