Fishing in Morrison County, Minnesota
Seat: Little Falls. Central region.
- 23lakes
- 32accesses
- 2trout streams
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First look at Morrison County
Little Falls is the seat of Morrison County, a Central region county. Morrison County reaches across 1,125 square miles of land and 28.3 square miles of water.
23 lakes in the county have a page here, together 11,201 acres, led by Alexander Lake. Mapped accesses number 32 public water accesses, including 29 trailer launches. Trout anglers can work 2 designated streams here. The DNR has netted 23 lakes in the county, finding walleye in 17. 1 fishing piers and shore spots are on the DNR layer here.
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Minnesota DNR access and fishing site layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Where to fish lakes in Morrison County
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lake | 2,709 | 64 | 2 | 4.87 |
| Platte Lake | 1,663 | 23 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Shamineau Lake | 1,434 | 52 | 2 | 5.07 |
| Fish Trap Lake | 1,164 | 42 | 1 | 3.83 |
| Sullivan Lake, Morrison County | 1,103 | 57 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Placid Lake, Morrison County | 537 | 25 | 0 | |
| Rice/Skunk Lake | 339 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Sylvan Lake Reservoir | 321 | 31 | 0 | 0.17 |
| Cedar Lake, Morrison County | 236 | 88 | 1 | 5.83 |
| Crookneck Lake | 191 | 22 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Pierz Lake, Morrison County | 189 | 34 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Green Prairie Fish Lake | 182 | 22 | 1 | 3.83 |
| Pine Lake, Morrison County | 178 | 59 | 1 | |
| Peavy Lake | 140 | 63 | 1 | |
| Round Lake near Harding, Morrison County | 130 | 29 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Round Lake near Randall, Morrison County | 127 | 20 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Long Lake, Morrison County | 126 | 35 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Stanchfield Lake | 116 | 32 | 1 | |
| Round Lake near Pillager, Morrison County | 104 | 18 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Hannah Lake | 96 | 27 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Ham Lake, Morrison County | 42 | 22 | 0 | |
| Alott Lake | 41 | 34 | 0 | 1 |
| Lagerquist Lake | 32 | 49 | 0 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
More lakes on file in Morrison County
These 3 Morrison County waters are in LakeFinder but have too little data, or no name, for a page.
| Water | Acres | Max depth ft | DNR number | Accesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelkey Lake | 104 | 7 | 49003000 | 0 |
| East Twin Lake, Morrison County | 20 | 35 | 49004100 | 0 |
| Zebulon Pike Lake | 45 | 49032300 | 1 |
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Rivers winding through Morrison County
- Mississippi Riverriver, 151 accesses
- Crow Wing Riverriver, 32 accesses
- Long Prairie Riverriver, 10 accesses
- Platte Riverriver, 1 access
- Little Rock Creekcreek, designated trout stream, 1 access
Stream trout water in Morrison County
Trout stream rules cover 1 further streams here.
- Camp Ripley Brook1.1 mi, near Fort Ripley
Discharge on Morrison County rivers
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River Near Royalton, Mn | 10,100 cfs, 11.70 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
DNR designated trout stream layer.
Boat landings across Morrison County
- Alexander Lake (E) AccessAlexander, 1 ramp, 20 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Alexander Lake (W) AccessAlexander, 2 ramps, 35 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Cedar Lake, Hippe AccessCedar, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Crookneck Lake AccessCrookneck, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Crow Wing River, Al Vah's AccessCrow Wing River, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls
- Crow Wing River, Truck Station Landing AccessCrow Wing River, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls
- Fish Trap Lake AccessFish Trap, 2 ramps, 24 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Green Prairie Fish Lake AccessGreen Prairie Fish, 1 ramp, 14 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Long Lake Access near HardingLong, 1 ramp
- Mississippi River, 4th Ave Landing AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Mississippi River, Belle Prairie Co Park AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 15 trailer stalls
- Mississippi River, Blanchard Dam AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 1 dock
- Mississippi River, Fletcher Creek AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls
- Mississippi River, LeBourget Park AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls
- Mississippi River, Little Falls Dam AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp
- Mississippi River, Pike Creek AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Mississippi River, Royalton Sportsman's Club AccessMississippi River, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, toilet
- Mississippi River, Zebulon Pike Lake Landing AccessZebulon Pike, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Peavy Lake AccessPeavy, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Pierz Lake AccessPierz, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Pine Lake Access near UpsalaPine, 1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Platte River, Co Rd 256 AccessRice, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, DNR alert posted
- Platte River, McGonagle Park AccessPlatte River, 1 ramp, toilet
- Rice/Skunk Lake AccessRice, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, DNR alert posted
- Round Lake Access near HardingRound, 1 ramp, 4 trailer stalls
- Round Lake Access near PillagerRound, 1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls
- Round Lake Access near RandallRound, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Shamineau Lake (E) AccessShamineau, 1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock
- Shamineau Lake (NW) AccessShamineau, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Stanchfield Lake AccessStanchfield, 1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls
- Sullivan Lake (E) AccessSullivan, 1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet
- Sullivan Lake (W) AccessSullivan, 1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock
Shore fishing sites, Morrison County (1)
- Mississippi River Shore Fishing Site, Mississippi River, Little Falls Dam Public Water Access Siteshore fishing site,
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites.
Bag limits in Morrison 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 North-central Zone rows apply around Little Falls.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations; lake pages show any special regulation.
Morrison County permit dates
| Date | Event | Water |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | 2026 Royalton Lions Bass Tournament | Zebulon Pike Lake |
Tackle and guides around Morrison County
Bait shops across Morrison County
- Da Fishin Holebait and tackle shop, Little Falls
- Lincoln Gas & Baitbait and tackle shop, Cushing
- Hilltop Sports & Servicessporting goods store, Cushing
- Little Falls Fleet Supplyfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Little Falls
- The Stopfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Cushing
Close by Morrison County
Towns in Morrison County
- Little Fallspop. 9,140
- Pierzpop. 1,418
- Royaltonpop. 1,281
- Motleypop. 680
- Randallpop. 607
- Upsalapop. 487
- Swanvillepop. 326
- Buckmanpop. 307
- Bowluspop. 279
- Flensburgpop. 216
- Sobieskipop. 210
- Hardingpop. 123
- Lastruppop. 120
- Elmdalepop. 114
Adjacent counties to Morrison County
- Benton County25 miles southeast
- Todd County31 miles west
- Mille Lacs County31 miles east
- Crow Wing County34 miles north
Shorelines around Morrison County
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Reader questions on Morrison County
How many boat launches does Morrison County have?
32 public accesses on the map, 29 with trailer ramps.
Which lake in Morrison County is largest by acreage?
Alexander Lake, 2,709 acres.
Does Morrison County have trout streams?
2 streams are designated trout water.
Does Morrison County fall in the Northeast Zone?
The North-central Zone, judged from the location of Little Falls.
Where do I buy tackle in Morrison County?
5 listings, including Da Fishin Hole.
Can I rent a fish house in Morrison County?
Try the statewide guide page.
Which lakes in Morrison County have DNR survey data?
The DNR has catch for 23 lakes; 17 had walleye.
Which city holds the Morrison County offices?
Little Falls is the seat.
Which Minnesota license do I need in Morrison County?
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.
Start in Morrison County
Every listed spot carries a directions link.