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Fishing in Becker County, Minnesota
Seat: Detroit Lakes. Northwest region.
- 93lakes
- 96accesses
- 7trout streams
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Becker County, Minnesota
Becker County fishing in brief
The Northwest region takes in Becker County, governed from Detroit Lakes. Census tables credit Becker County with 1,315 square miles of land and 130.1 of lakes and rivers.
Of the 93 lake pages in the county (54,049 acres), Height of Land Lake is biggest. There are 96 public water accesses mapped here, 87 for trailers. The DNR designates 7 streams here as trout water. Of the lakes here, 93 have survey catch posted and 75 held walleye. The county counts 5 DNR fishing piers and shore sites.
93lake pages
96public accesses
7trout streams
5bait shops
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Every public access in Becker County
Minnesota DNR access and fishing site layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes and ponds in Becker County
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height of Land Lake | 3,795 | 21 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Big Cormorant Lake | 3,657 | 75 | 2 | 16.5 |
| Shell Lake, Becker County | 3,147 | 16 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Detroit Lake | 3,067 | 89 | 4 | 8.25 |
| White Earth Lake | 1,989 | 120 | 1 | 32.11 |
| Melissa Lake | 1,850 | 37 | 1 | 6.17 |
| Cotton Lake | 1,763 | 28 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Toad Lake | 1,715 | 29 | 1 | 10.33 |
| Many Point Lake | 1,701 | 92 | 1 | 8.92 |
| Strawberry Lake, Becker County | 1,498 | 40 | 1 | 12.11 |
| Wolf Lake, Becker County | 1,460 | 16 | 1 | 0.78 |
| North Tamarack Lake | 1,442 | 17 | 3 | 7.78 |
| Sallie Lake | 1,280 | 50 | 1 | 8.56 |
| Rock Lake, Becker County | 1,196 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Island Lake, Becker County | 1,179 | 38 | 1 | 17.11 |
| Floyd Lake | 1,178 | 34 | 1 | 3.89 |
| Round Lake, Becker County | 1,094 | 69 | 1 | 8 |
| Little Cormorant Lake | 1,067 | 34 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Elbow Lake, Becker County | 995 | 76 | 1 | 3.56 |
| Upper Cormorant Lake | 974 | 29 | 1 | 6.67 |
| Tulaby Lake | 832 | 43 | 1 | 27.62 |
| Bad Medicine Lake | 803 | 84 | 1 | 9.67 |
| Lake Ida | 632 | 20 | 1 | 5.44 |
| Two Inlets Lake | 578 | 60 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Big Sugar Bush Lake | 522 | 42 | 1 | 1.89 |
| Leif Lake | 521 | 26 | 1 | 5.89 |
| Maud Lake | 517 | 32 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Stakke Lake | 497 | 15 | 0 | |
| Straight Lake | 471 | 63 | 1 | 5 |
| Boyer Lake | 438 | 26 | 1 | 9.56 |
| Juggler Lake | 428 | 78 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Buffalo Lake, Becker County | 418 | 38 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Long Lake, Becker County | 415 | 61 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Little Toad Lake | 406 | 65 | 2 | 1 |
| Boot Lake, Becker County | 385 | 109 | 1 | 5.22 |
| Little Mantrap Lake | 381 | 54 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Eunice Lake | 378 | 30 | 1 | 0.78 |
| Middle Cormorant Lake | 373 | 40 | 1 | 3.33 |
| Pickerel Lake near Detroit Lakes, Becker County | 361 | 74 | 1 | 4.78 |
| Ice Cracking Lake | 345 | 73 | 0 | 4.44 |
| Eagle Lake, Becker County | 320 | 29 | 1 | 7.67 |
| Murphy Lake, Otter Tail County | 317 | 30 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Sand Lake, Becker County | 311 | 28 | 1 | 5.83 |
| Little Bemidji Lake | 293 | 58 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Pearl Lake, Becker County | 280 | 54 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Rossman Lake | 273 | 20 | 0 | |
| Tilde Lake | 248 | 13 | 1 | 60.5 |
| Hungry Lake | 244 | 60 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Waboose Lake, Becker County | 232 | 14 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Rice Lake near Callaway, Becker County | 231 | 23 | 0 | 5.25 |
| Net Lake, Becker County | 230 | 47 | 1 | 1.67 |
| East LaBelle Lake | 229 | 19 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Bijou Lake | 225 | 27 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Little Sugar Bush Lake | 221 | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Graham Lake, Otter Tail County | 217 | 34 | 0 | 2.83 |
| Little Floyd Lake | 215 | 34 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Bass Lake near Park Rapids, Becker County | 204 | 28 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Six Lake | 197 | 140 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Turtle Lake, Becker County | 196 | 73 | 1 | 1 |
| Sauers Lake | 193 | 39 | 1 | 7 |
- Marshall Lake, Becker County190 acres
- Johnson Lake, Becker County183 acres
- Hernando DeSoto Lake171 acres
- Mill Lake, Becker County154 acres
- Acorn Lake154 acres
- South Twin Lake, Becker County150 acres
- Hungry Man Lake144 acres
- Pickerel Lake, Clearwater County143 acres
- Fox Lake, Becker County143 acres
- Munson Lake134 acres
- Bass Lake near Wolf Lake, Becker County130 acres
- Bass Lake near Ogema, Becker County126 acres
- Town Lake, Becker County125 acres
- Pike Lake, Becker County124 acres
- Winter Lake117 acres
- Cedar Lake, Becker County103 acres
- Pickerel Lake near Wolf Lake, Becker County97 acres
- Blueberry Lake, Becker County88 acres
- Morrison Lake, Becker County86 acres
- Buck Lake, Becker County86 acres
- Ellison Lake83 acres
- Sieverson Lake82 acres
- Brush Lake80 acres
- Green Water Lake74 acres
- Meadow Lake, Becker County71 acres
- Canary Lake71 acres
- Muskrat Lake, Becker County69 acres
- Shipman Lake61 acres
- Dinner Lake59 acres
- Perch Lake, Becker County48 acres
- Hanson Lake, Becker County35 acres
- Kane Lake, Becker County32 acres
- Little Long Lake, Becker County12 acres
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
More waters
Additional waters in Becker County
Another 18 lakes and ponds in Becker County sit in LakeFinder with sparse records.
| Water | Acres | Max depth ft | DNR number | Accesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Lake, Becker County | 270 | 19 | 03016000 | 0 |
| Curfman Lake | 121 | 24 | 03036300 | 0 |
| Big Basswood Lake | 6.4 | 03009600 | 1 | |
| Big Rush Lake | 03010300 | 1 | ||
| Blackbird Lake | 03019700 | 1 | ||
| Carman Lake | 03020900 | 1 | ||
| Howe Lake | 03028300 | 1 | ||
| Knutson Lake | 03000400 | 1 | ||
| Little Bass Lake, Becker County | 03033700 | 1 | ||
| Lower Egg Lake | 03021000 | 1 | ||
| Mary Yellowhead Lake | 03024300 | 1 | ||
| Pine Lake, Becker County | 03020000 | 1 | ||
| Rice Lake near Wolf Lake, Becker County | 03020100 | 2 | ||
| Sockeye Lake | 03009700 | 1 | ||
| South Tamarack Lake | 03024101 | 0 | ||
| St. Clair Lake | 19 | 03043000 | 1 | |
| Tamarack Lake, Becker County | 16 | 03024100 | 0 | |
| Upper Egg Lake | 03020600 | 1 |
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Streams
Creeks running through Becker County
- Otter Tail Riverriver, 31 accesses
- Buffalo Riverriver
- Pelican River, Otter Tail Countyriver
- Straight River, Hubbard Countyriver, designated trout stream
Where trout swim in Becker County
Another 6 streams are designated trout water.
- Dead Horse Creek5.3 mi, near Wolf Lake
- Solid Bottom Creek1.9 mi, near Ogema
- Straight Lake Creek2.5 mi, near Wolf Lake
- Straight River4.3 mi, near Park Rapids
- Sucker Creek2.7 mi, near Detroit Lakes
- Toad River8.9 mi, near Frazee
DNR designated trout stream layer.
Accesses
Public accesses of Becker County
- Acorn Lake AccessAcorn, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Bad Medicine Lake AccessBad Medicine, 1 ramp, 14 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Bass Lake Access near OgemaBass, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls, toilet
- Bass Lake Access near Park RapidsBass, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Bass Lake Access near Wolf LakeBass, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, toilet
- Big Basswood Lake AccessBig Basswood, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Big Rush Lake AccessBig Rush, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls
- Big Sugar Bush Lake AccessBig Sugar Bush, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Bijou State AccessBijou, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Blackbird Lake (NW) AccessBlackbird, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Blackbird Lake (SW) AccessOtter Tail River, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Blueberry Lake Access near Wolf LakeBlueberry, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls
- Boot Lake Access near Park RapidsBoot, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Boyer Lake AccessBoyer, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Buffalo Lake Access near CallawayBuffalo, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Carman Lake AccessCarman, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Cedar Lake Access near Park RapidsCedar, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 2 docks, toilet
- Cormorant Lake (NE) AccessBig Cormorant, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Cormorant Lake (W) AccessBig Cormorant, 1 ramp, 23 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Cotton Lake AccessCotton, 1 ramp, 20 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Detroit Lake (NE) AccessDetroit, 1 ramp, 1 dock
- Detroit Lake (NW) AccessDetroit, 1 ramp
- Detroit Lake (S) AccessDetroit, 1 ramp, 12 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Detroit Lake-North AccessDetroit, 2 ramps, 32 trailer stalls, 2 docks
- Dinner Lake AccessDinner, 1 ramp, 1 trailer stalls
- Eagle Lake Access near FrazeeEagle, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Elbow Lake Access near OgemaElbow, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls
- Floyd Lake AccessFloyd, 1 ramp, 15 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Hanson Lake Access near Detroit LakesHanson, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Height of Land Lake (E) AccessHeight of Land, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, toilet
- Height of Land Lake (N) AccessHeight of Land, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Height of Land Lake (S) AccessHeight of Land, 1 ramp, 18 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Howe Lake AccessHowe, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls
- Hungry Lake AccessHungry, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Hungry Man Lake AccessHungry Man, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Island Lake Access near Wolf LakeIsland, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Juggler Lake AccessJuggler, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Kane Lake AccessKane, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Knutson Lake AccessKnutson, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Labelle Lake AccessEast LaBelle, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls
- Lake Eunice AccessEunice, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Lake Ida AccessIda, 1 ramp, 15 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Leif Lake AccessLeif, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Little Bass Lake Access (DNR WAS00742)Little Bass, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls, toilet
- Little Bemidji Lake AccessLittle Bemidji, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls
- Little Cormorant Lake AccessLittle Cormorant, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Little Floyd Lake AccessLittle Floyd, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Little Long Lake Access near MenahgaLittle Long, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Little Mantrap Lake AccessLittle Mantrap, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Little Sugar Bush Lake AccessLittle Sugar Bush, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Little Toad AccessLittle Toad, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Long Lake, Airport Park AccessLong, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Lower Egg Lake AccessLower Egg, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Many Point AccessMany Point, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Marshall Lake AccessMarshall, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Mary Yellowhead Lake AccessMary Yellowhead, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Maud Lake AccessMaud, 1 ramp, 12 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Meadow Lake AccessMeadow, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Melissa Lake, Mac's Landing AccessMelissa, 1 ramp, 20 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Middle Cormorant AccessMiddle Cormorant, 1 ramp, 12 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Monson Lake AccessMunson, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Net Lake AccessNet, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls
- Otter Tail River, Riverside Park AccessOtter Tail River, 1 ramp, 1 trailer stalls
- Otter Tail River, Wannigan Road AccessOtter Tail River, 1 ramp
- Pearl Lake Access near Detroit LakesPearl, 1 ramp, 13 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Perch Lake Access near Detroit LakesPerch, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Pickerel Lake Access near Detroit LakesPickerel, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Pickerel Lake Public Water Access AccessPickerel, 1 ramp
- Pine Lake Access near Detroit LakesPine, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls
- Rice Lake (SE) AccessRice, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls, toilet
- Rice Lake (W) AccessRice, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Rock Lake Access near CallawayRock, 1 ramp, 12 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Round Lake Access near Wolf LakeRound, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls
- Sallie Lake AccessSallie, 2 ramps, 20 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Sauers Lake AccessSauer, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, toilet
- Shell Lake AccessShell, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Shipman Lake AccessShipman, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Sivertson Lake AccessSieverson, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls
- Sockeye Lake AccessSockeye, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- St. Clair Lake AccessSt. Clair, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Straight Lake AccessStraight, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Strawberry Lake Access near OgemaStrawberry, 1 ramp, 11 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Tamarack Lake (N) AccessNorth Tamarack, 1 ramp, 15 trailer stalls, toilet
- Tamarack Lake (SE) AccessNorth Tamarack, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, toilet
- Tamarack Lake Access near Detroit LakesNorth Tamarack, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls
- Tilde Lake AccessTilde, 1 ramp, 7 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Toad Lake AccessToad, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Town Lake AccessTown, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Turtle Lake Access near Lake ParkTurtle, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Two Inlets Lake AccessTwo Inlets, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Upper Cormorant Lake AccessUpper Cormorant, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Upper Egg Lake AccessUpper Egg, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Waboose Lake Access near CallawayWaboose, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls
- White Earth Lake AccessWhite Earth, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls
- Winter Lake AccessWinter, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Wolf Lake Access near Wolf LakeWolf, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
Piers and shore spots of Becker County (5)
- Detroit Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Detroit
- Many Point Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Many Point
- Sallie Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Sallie
- Straight Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Straight
- Town Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Town
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites.
Limits
Keeping fish in Becker County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
The county seat lies in the North-central Zone for pike and bass; lakes near a zone line can fall in the other zone.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations; lake pages show any special regulation.
Tournaments
Permitted events in Becker County
| Date | Event | Water |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | 2026 Waubun Wildlife Club Fall Tournament | Elbow Lake |
| 2026-09-18 | 2026 Big Cormorant Classic | Big Cormorant Lake |
| 2026-09-12 | 2026 Cedar Crest Classic | White Earth Lake |
| 2026-06-06 | 2026 6th Annual DL Lakers Walleye Classic | Detroit Lake |
| 2026-06-06 | 2026 Walt Winskowski Memorial Tournament | Straight Lake |
| 2026-05-16 | 2026 Waubun Wildlife Club Spring Tournament | White Earth Lake |
| 2026-03-07 | 2026 Women Anglers Of Minnesota Ice Fishing Tournament 2026 | Detroit Lake |
| 2026-02-07 | 2026 Rotary Poles N Holes Fishing Derby | Detroit Lake |
| 2026-01-31 | 2026 Icetacular on Cotton | Cotton Lake |
Local help
Shops serving Becker County
Minnow and tackle stores in Becker County
- Osage Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Osage
- Quality Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Detroit Lakes
- Four Cornersfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Detroit Lakes
- J & K Marinamarina, Detroit Lakes
- Lakes Sport Shopsporting goods store, Detroit Lakes
Fish house rentals and guides in Becker County
- Baxstar Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide (season not stated), Detroit Lakes, (701) 261-3703
Nearby
Beyond the shore of Becker County
Communities across Becker County
- Detroit Lakespop. 9,869
- Frazeepop. 1,335
- Lake Parkpop. 728
- Audubonpop. 560
- Ogemapop. 208
- Callawaypop. 178
- Wolf Lakepop. 71
Counties bordering Becker County
- Mahnomen County27 miles north
- Clay County36 miles west
- Otter Tail County37 miles south
- Hubbard County41 miles east
In photos
Shorelines around Becker County
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Answers
What Minnesota anglers ask about Becker County
How many accesses does Becker County count?
96 public accesses on file, 87 for trailers.
Which lake should a first trip in Becker County try?
Height of Land Lake, 3,795 acres.
Is there stream trout fishing in Becker County?
There are 7 designated trout streams.
What northern pike rules apply in Becker County?
Map position of Detroit Lakes puts the county in the North-central Zone.
Where can I buy minnows in Becker County?
Try Osage Bait & Tackle; there are 5 listed.
Are guides based in Becker County?
1 guide or outfitter work from the county.
How many surveyed lakes are in Becker County?
93 lakes with pages have survey catch; walleye turned up in 75.
Which town serves as the Becker County seat?
Detroit Lakes, the seat.
Which Minnesota license does Becker County call for?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51. Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Fish across Becker County
Lake pages list surveys, accesses and limits.