Fishing in Dodge County, Minnesota
Seat: Mantorville. Southern region.
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Key facts on Dodge County
With Mantorville as its seat, Dodge County belongs to the Southern region. Within the county lie 439 square miles of land and 0.3 of lakes and rivers.
The DNR access layer shows 1 public water access in the county, 0 of them trailer launches.
Lakes and rivers of Dodge County on a map
Minnesota DNR access and fishing site layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Lake list for Dodge County
Closest lakes to Mantorville, since none with a page sit inside Dodge County:
- Kalmar Reservoir 79 miles east of Mantorville
- Shady Lake12 miles northeast of Mantorville
- Cascade Ponds Lake12 miles east of Mantorville
- Foster-Arend Lake14 miles east of Mantorville
- Silver Lake, Olmsted County15 miles east of Mantorville
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Lesser lakes of Dodge County
Dodge County has 1 additional DNR waters, listed here with what the DNR publishes.
| Water | Acres | Max depth ft | DNR number | Accesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed (Mantorville) | 0 | 15 | 20001300 | 1 |
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Dodge County river pages
- Zumbro Riverriver, 12 accesses
- Cedar Riverriver, 5 accesses
Boat landings across Dodge County
- Zumbro River, Mantorville AccessZumbro River, 1 ramp
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites.
Statewide rows for Dodge 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 (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | 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 |
Map position of Mantorville: Southern Zone.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations; lake pages show any special regulation.
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Bait counters, Dodge County
- Full Moon Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Mantorville
Dodge County guides
- Split Brow Outfittersfishing guide (season not stated), Hayfield, (507) 421-6201
In the neighborhood of Dodge County
Dodge County towns
- Kassonpop. 6,851
- Dodge Centerpop. 2,844
- Hayfieldpop. 1,364
- Mantorvillepop. 1,111
- West Concordpop. 861
- Claremontpop. 513
Over the line from Dodge County
- Steele County17 miles west
- Olmsted County23 miles east
- Mower County25 miles south
- Goodhue County28 miles north
Fish to look for at Dodge County
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Dodge County angling, asked by readers
How many boat landings does Dodge County have?
The county has 1 public access (0 for trailers).
Which lake tops the list in Dodge County?
None with a page inside the county; Kalmar Reservoir 7 is nearest.
Where is trout water in Dodge County?
No; check neighboring counties.
Which pike zone is Dodge County in?
Mantorville falls in the Southern Zone, so those rows apply.
Which stores sell fishing gear in Dodge County?
1 shop; Full Moon Tackle Co is one.
Which outfitters operate in Dodge County?
1 guide or outfitter list the county.
Are walleye found in Dodge County lakes?
None on file.
Which city is the county seat of Dodge County?
County offices sit in Mantorville.
Which Minnesota license covers Dodge County?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.