Fishing near Plymouth, Minnesota
Hennepin County, population 81,026.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 10accesses nearby
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Plymouth fishing notes
At the 2020 count, Plymouth in Hennepin County had 81,026 residents. Schmidt Lake lies 2 miles northeast, the closest lake listed here. The closest access page is Parkers Lake, Parkers Lake Park Access, 2 miles away.
The highest walleye catch near town: Medicine Lake, Hennepin County, 2.33 per gill net. Designated trout water: the Eagle Creek, about 18 miles. The closest fishing pier page is Parkers Lake Fishing Pier (2 miles).
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt Lake | 2 miles northeast | 45 | 25 | |
| Parkers Lake | 2 miles south | 100 | 37 | |
| Pomerleau Lake | 2 miles north | 26 | 26 | |
| Medicine Lake, Hennepin County | 2 miles southeast | 924 | 49 | 2.33 |
| Lost Lake, Hennepin County | 2 miles east | 23 | 6 | |
| Bass Lake, Hennepin County | 3 miles northeast | 182 | 31 | 0.5 |
Rivers close by Plymouth
- Minnehaha Creek6 miles
- Eagle Creek18 miles, designated trout stream
- Eagle Creek, East Branch18 miles, designated trout stream
- Rice Creek, Anoka County22 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Plymouth; DNR LakeFinder data.
Accesses near Plymouth, mapped
- Parkers Lake, Parkers Lake Park AccessParkers, 2 miles
- Medicine Lake, French Regional Park AccessMedicine, 2 miles
- Holy Name Lake, City Park AccessHoly Name, 3 miles
- Fish Lake, Regional Park AccessFish, 4 miles
- Eagle Lake Access near OsseoEagle, 5 miles
- Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay Dam AccessMinnetonka, 5 miles
- Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay AccessMinnetonka, 5 miles
- Long Lake, Nelson Lakeside Park AccessLong, 6 miles
- Twin Lake Access near RobbinsdaleLower Twin, 6 miles
- Weaver Lake AccessWeaver, 7 miles
Shore fishing piers around Plymouth
- Parkers Lake Fishing PierParkers, 2 miles
- Medicine Lake Fishing PierMedicine, 2 miles
- Gleason Lake Shore Fishing SiteGleason, 3 miles
- Eagle Lake Fishing Pier, Hennepin CountyEagle, 4 miles
- Fish Lake Fishing Pier, Hennepin CountyFish, 4 miles
- Minnehaha Creek Grays Bay Dame Park Fishing PierMinnetonka, 5 miles
USGS sites near Plymouth
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Creek Blw Grays Bay Dam In Minnetonka Mn | 925.87 ft gage height | Oct 20 10:00 pm |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis, Mn | 0 cfs, 9.22 ft gage height | Oct 20 10:00 pm |
| Mississippi River Abv 37th Ave. Ne In Fridley, Mn | 88.64 ft gage height | Oct 20 9:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 20, 2026 10:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Minnows and guides near Plymouth
Bait counters serving Plymouth
- Big B's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Minneapolis, 3 miles
- Worm Farms of Minnesota, LLCbait and tackle shop, New Hope, 4 miles
- Wayzata Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wayzata, 4 miles
- Depot Docksmarina, Hennepin, 4 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Maple Grovesporting goods store, Maple Grove, 5 miles
- Gray's Bay Marinamarina, Hennepin, 5 miles
- North Shore Marina Browns Baymarina, Hennepin, 6 miles
- Saint Louis Bay Mooringmarina, Hennepin, 7 miles
Statewide rows for Plymouth anglers
| 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 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations; pike and bass rows for the North-central Zone by the town position.
Close by Plymouth
Places to bunk near Plymouth
- Medicine Lake3 miles
- New Hope4 miles
- Wayzata5 miles
- Crystal5 miles
Minnesota counties sharing Plymouth
- Hennepin Countyseat: Minneapolis
Species in the nets at Plymouth
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What visitors to Plymouth ask
Which lake is the shortest drive from Plymouth?
Schmidt Lake, 2 miles northeast.
Which access is closest to Plymouth?
The nearest access page is Parkers Lake, Parkers Lake Park Access (2 miles).
Is there a DNR fishing pier near Plymouth?
Parkers Lake Fishing Pier is closest (2 miles).
Which stores sell tackle and minnows in Plymouth?
Try Big B's Bait & Tackle.
Which lake should Plymouth walleye anglers try?
Medicine Lake, Hennepin County, 2.33 walleye per gill net in its last DNR survey.
Which Minnesota county holds Plymouth?
Its county is Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Which designated trout stream lies closest to Plymouth?
The Eagle Creek, 18 miles away.
What northern pike limit applies near Plymouth?
Map position puts Plymouth in the North-central Zone.
Which license does a visitor to Plymouth buy?
The nonresident 72-hour license costs $36; the 7-day costs $43.