Fishing Near Rochester

Southeast Minnesota mixes lakes and river fishing. Within an hour of Rochester anglers find bass and panfish lakes plus excellent stream and Mississippi River action.

📍 Southeast🎣 Walleye · Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish2 lakes within ~60 mi

Closest Lakes to Rochester

Lake Pepin

~29 mi

Wabasha County · 22,000 acres

WalleyeLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Watkins

~49 mi

Waseca County

What to Target Near Rochester

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

Walleye →Largemouth Bass →Crappie →Channel Catfish →