Fishing near St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County, population 311,527.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 10accesses nearby
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Lakes to fish from St. Paul
St. Paul, a Ramsey County city, counted 311,527 residents in 2020. Drive 2 miles northwest to reach Loeb Lake, the nearest lake page. Mississippi River, Harriet Island Access is the nearest access with a page, about under a mile off.
Among lakes within 30 miles, Como Lake posted the highest walleye catch in its last DNR survey, 3 per trap net. The closest trout stream with a page is the Eagle Creek, East Branch (18 miles). For shore fishing, Loeb Lake Fishing Pier sits 2 miles away.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loeb Lake | 2 miles northwest | 9 | 28 | |
| Pickerel Lake, Dakota County | 2 miles south | 114 | 11 | |
| Como Lake | 3 miles northwest | 71 | 15.5 | 3 |
| Thompson Lake, Dakota County | 3 miles southeast | 8 | 8 | |
| McCarrons Lake | 3 miles north | 73 | 57 | 0.5 |
| Lake Phalen Regional Park | 4 miles northeast | 198 | 91 | 1.83 |
Creeks close to St. Paul
- Rice Creek, Anoka County16 miles
- Eagle Creek, East Branch18 miles, designated trout stream
- Eagle Creek18 miles, designated trout stream
- Vermillion River20 miles, designated trout stream
- Minnehaha Creek21 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for St. Paul; DNR LakeFinder data.
Lakes on the map by St. Paul
- Mississippi River, Harriet Island AccessU.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool, under a mile
- Mississippi River, Lilydale AccessU.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool, 2 miles
- McCarrons Lake AccessMcCarron, 3 miles
- Phalen Lake AccessRound, 4 miles
- Keller Lake AccessKeller, 5 miles
- Mississippi River, Lake Street AccessU.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool, 5 miles
- Mississippi River, Hidden Falls AccessU.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool, 5 miles
- Rogers Lake Public Water Access AccessRogers, 6 miles
- Minnesota River, Fort Snelling AccessMinnesota River, 6 miles
- Tanners Lake AccessTanners, 6 miles
DNR piers nearest to St. Paul
- Loeb Lake Fishing PierLoeb, 2 miles
- Como Lake Fishing PierComo, 2 miles
- Thompson Lake Fishing PierThompson, 3 miles
- McCarrons Lake Fishing PierMcCarron, 3 miles
- Round Lake Fishing Pier, Ramsey CountyPhalen, 4 miles
- Lake Phalen Regional Park Shore Fishing SitePhalen, 4 miles
River stages near St. Paul
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At St. Paul, Mn | 6,550 cfs, 3.27 ft gage height | Oct 19 7:50 pm |
| Minnehaha Creek At Hiawatha Ave. In Minneapolis,mn | 5 cfs, 11.98 ft gage height | Oct 19 8:00 pm |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park, Mn | 686.94 ft gage height | Oct 19 8:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 19, 2026 8:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Help for anglers in St. Paul
Bait and tackle closest to St. Paul
- Lower Harbormarina, Ramsey, under a mile
- Upper Harbormarina, Ramsey, 1 mile
- Hg Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Saint Paul, 1 mile
- Kathy's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Saint Paul, 2 miles
- Joe's Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Saint Paul, 4 miles
- Supernatural Big Baitsbait and tackle shop, Saint Paul, 4 miles
- Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop, 550 Vandalia Streetfly shop, Saint Paul, 4 miles
- Watergate Marinamarina, Saint Paul, 5 miles
Keeping your catch near St. Paul
| 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.
In the neighborhood of St. Paul
Minnesota towns closest to St. Paul
- Lilydale3 miles
- West St. Paul3 miles
- Falcon Heights4 miles
- Mendota Heights5 miles
St. Paul, county lines
- Ramsey Countyseat: St. Paul
Shorelines around St. Paul
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Quick Minnesota answers for St. Paul
Which lake sits closest to St. Paul?
Loeb Lake, 2 miles northwest.
Where is the closest public landing to St. Paul?
Mississippi River, Harriet Island Access, roughly under a mile away.
Where can I fish from shore near St. Paul?
Try Loeb Lake Fishing Pier, 2 miles off.
Where do people in St. Paul buy minnows?
Closest on the list: Lower Harbor.
Where do the DNR nets show walleye near St. Paul?
Como Lake, 3 walleye per trap net in its last DNR survey.
Which Minnesota county page covers St. Paul?
Ramsey County.
Are there trout streams by St. Paul?
18 miles to the Eagle Creek, East Branch.
Which bass season applies near St. Paul?
Pike and bass rows near St. Paul come from the North-central Zone.
Can a visitor to St. Paul buy a 72-hour license?
Short licenses for visitors: $36 for 72 hours, $43 for a week.