Find named public hunting areas, lakes, ponds and fishing access with ordinary-license or directly purchased entry. Explore official maps, permits and local restrictions before you go.
417 hunting areas901 fishing opportunities50 states represented
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Bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye and perch
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Golden Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Minnesota fishing license is generally required from age 16 unless exempt. Purchase an ordinary license directly; the lake may have species-specific seasons.
Electric motors only; use the public fishing pier or carry-in canoe access. Check current LakeFinder limits, closures and seasonal gamefish rules.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and perch
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lily Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A Minnesota fishing license is generally required from age 16 unless exempt. Purchase an ordinary license directly; the lake may have species-specific seasons.
Use the park fishing pier and public landing; park hours apply. Check current LakeFinder limits, closures and seasonal gamefish rules.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database
We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.
