Color contour lake maps, detailed dnr stocking and survey data, the best fishing spots, and local fishing information for over 230 minnesota lakes plus trout streams and isle royale coverage in one handy spiralbound book. Then, choose a lake from the list to view a scanned version of a paper lake map. The minnesota department of natural resources makes no representation or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the reuse of data provided herewith, regardless of its format or the means of its transmission. Click on sections of the map below to view a larger map. Learn how to fish gull lake minnesota with our gull lake map. Visit the dnr lakes page, and choose a county from the dropdown box near the top of the screen. Root river state water trail map minnesota department of. Minnesota department of natural resources mndnr dsperiodofcontent. Users of the data are responsible for verifying public land or water boundaries by observing boundary signs and markers, consulting official surveys and maps, and contacting local mndnr offices. To support land use planning, watershed management, timber harvest plans, and other natural resource management activities with impact on trout streams. Looking for a comprehensive listing of minnesotas very best fishing lakes all in one place.
Trout stream map iowa department of natural resources. Beginning april 1 youll need a 2020 fishing license. We update the lakefinder as soon as new maps and surveys are available. We have newly revised trout fishing maps of classified trout waters in wisconsin, sorted by county. The marine navigation app provides advanced features of a marine chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Dnr buffer map minnesota department of natural resources. Trout anglers now have a new interactive tool at their fingertips to help them locate a stream stocked with trout, according to west virginia division of natural resources director frank jezioro. Geospatial pdfs geopdfs can be viewed and printed at home the same as standard pdfs, but also contain geospatial coordinate information.
Strategic plan for coldwater resources management in southeast minnesota 20042015 pdf. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most lake maps. Minnesota lake map downloads sportsmans connection. Map and geographic data should be used for reference only. Minnesota department of natural resources, division of parks and trails subject. Public boat rampsaccesses, trout streams, canoe routes and fishing piers. View and download water quality data on lakes, rivers, streams and rain. Minnesota has both marine charts and fishing maps available on iboating.
The minnesota department of natural resources dnr has published this set of maps to help anglers locate trout fishing opportunities and angler access points in southern minnesota. An anglers guide to more than 120 rivers and streams, second edition humphrey, jim, shogren, bill on. Minnesota arrowhead region fishing map guide print edition. Trout fishing information and access in minnesota, includes links to fishing regulations, maps, trout species, catch and release, watershed management and habitat improvement, and stocking fish. Map and download 9431 lakes in minnesota to your gps. The buffer map does not replace the public waters inventory maps the buffer map will be updated as needed as any corrections are implemented the dnr has proposed removing the trout stream designation from several trout streams and trout stream tributaries. Trout angling opportunities in southern and central minnesota. Traditionalists will go to the department of natural resources.
Lakefinder mobile minnesota department of natural resources. This 240page, 8 12 x 11 spiralbound volume showcases minnesotas biggest and. Minnesota arrowhead region fishing map guide print. To order multiple items just click the continue shopping button in the popup order screen that shows your order. These are previously listed waters now determined to meet water quality standards based on new and reliable data.
Find and download the geospatial data that dnr uses to make its maps. Straddle and paddle starts and ends on the scenic lake superior shore, and travels the gravel, doubletrack and trails of the superior national forest. The map now contains brown squares outlining nearby us topo map quadrants. The long, narrow 532 acre lake has enough oxygen in its deep cold waters to support coldwater species such as trout as well as cool and warmwater species such as bass, panfish, and northern pike. Mn dnr offers free geopdf maps to navigate without cell service. The attribute for the buffer width requirement is derived from three different classification attributes. Commercial use of lake maps and data the dnr retains the on these lake maps.
The interactive iwav map displays impaired waters around minnesota in the draft 2020 impaired waters list. Dnr announces new online, interactive trout stream map. Also supports recreational access to trout resources. Eagles nest two is one of four lakes that comprise the eagles nest chain of lakes. This is a general guide for reference fishing regions. Buffer protection map, minnesota resources minnesota. These datasets are all available on the mn gis repository at the link below. This midwest outdoors marked map highlights the gull lake fishing spots, from our team of professional anglers. Map and download gps waypoints for 9431 lakes in minnesota. Fishing mn edge of the wilderness resort area minnesota. The lakebrowser has provided satellite derived water clarity, an indicator of lake water quality, data for over 10,000 minnesota lakes since 2002.
Lake maps are an important tool every fishermen should have. Download a specific pdf of one of the hundreds of lakes featured in our newly revised minnesota fishing map guides and ebooks with color contour lake maps, stocking and survey data, lake data, and fishing tips from local experts click on the name for each map for more information. In some cases, waters no longer designated as trout streams or trout stream tributaries would no longer meet the definition of a public water and. Gis and mapping data of rivers and streams, also including stream. State designated trout streams, minnesota minnesota. Each download page will display thumbnails to show you how many pages are included. Select an interactive map to visualize information about a specific topic or area of interest, and make your own map. Bluewater lake topo map in itasca county, minnesota. Make sure to check out the 2020 michigan fishing guide for current fishing regulations, too. The minnesota department of natural resources dnr has published this set of maps to help anglers locate trout fishing opportunities and angler access. The lakes havent changed much in 40 years but the methods of data collection certainly have.
Public waters wetlands include all type 3, type 4, and type 5 wetlands as defined in u. Lake maps help fishermen strategize when and where to fish based on the types of fishing structure available. Dubbed the minnesota arrowhead for its pointed shape, this region supports some of the best gravel and adventure races in the midwest the heck of the north, the grand du nord, and the. Support conservation in iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. A wide variety of minnesota gamefish inhabit the lakes and rivers here.
Locate your campsite on the map and track your location as you hike beside split rock lake. Look no further than minnesotas best lakes fishing maps guide book. A good lake depth map of a body of water is essential to an anglers success. Three commercial outfits in wisconsin also produce lake maps. Many of the lakes within the edge of the wilderness resort area are spring fed and are stocked regularly by the minnesota dnr with walleye, muskie or trout. The dnr produces a wide range of publications and information for the public on hundreds of topics related to the environment, recreation, wildlife, and. This application is used to download recreation maps generated by mndnr in geospatial pdf geopdf format. Each county provides a link to an interactive map highlighting the stream of interest. State designated trout streams, minnesota resources. Cartographically, the dnr maps are not very pleasing to the eye, and some maps date back to the 1940s. Digital aerial photography covering minnesota has been collected since the late1930s by federal, state, and local governments and by private companies. Fishes of minnesota mapper minnesota department of. For greater context the dnr is also providing many other gis services including geologic, state minerals leasing, lidar topography, and state surface interests. These maps use different colors to show angling regulations for 2015 and identify areas with public fishing in state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas.
These include walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, yellow perch. Minnesota dnr has a wide range of public datasets available for download, ranging from county forests to mn trout streams. It has recently been updated with more recent lake clarity data for 2011 and 2015 and additional water quality properties cdom and chlorophyll. Iowas natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a brook trout. Waters failing to meet one or more water quality standards. Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any lake in minnesota, view lakes on usgs topo maps and aerial photos, and send the lakes as waypoints or pois. L o u i s r i v e r upper estuary lake thomson reservoir lake superior duluthsuperior harbor pike lake grand.
To order multiple cdroms first order 1 regular package, then use the upgrade center at the bottom of this page for additional lakes save money. The buffer map will be updated as needed as any corrections are implemented the dnr has proposed removing the trout stream designation from several trout streams and trout stream tributaries. Minnesotas trout fishing season began saturday in the states prized southeast streams and rivers. Download the free avenza maps app for your ios or android mobile device as outlined below. Grindstone lake, with a maximum depth of 153 feet, is unique among lakes in east central minnesota. Lake and lake depth maps state cartographers office. These maps are intended to be printed in 11 x 14 format. Minnesota trout streams, dnr fisheries, statewide, 1. All maps other than promaps and biglake are based upon dnr data, some of which was collected in the 1960s. In addition to its lakes, minnesotas 92,000 miles of rivers and streams are a very important resource.
A great deal of this imagery can be viewed andor downloaded online. These maps are seperated into rectangular quadrants that are intended to be printed at 22. Trout fishing master angler program first fish program. The minnesota dnr is offering free geopdf maps that can be downloaded to your phone to help navigate outdoor adventures without cell. If you do find inconsistencies, please email the webmaster at webmaster.
On the dnr website, use the lakefinder feature to download lakedepth maps. Clicking anywhere within a quandrant will display an info window with the map name, as well as links to download the map to your computer, or order a waterproof. Public waters are all waterbasins and watercourses that meet the criteria set forth in minnesota statutes, section 103g. An anglers guide to more than 120 rivers and streams, second edition. Minnesotas best lakes fishing map guide sportsmans. Louis counties, though some of the head waters will begin in other counties. All maps pdf 11 mb print out all maps 34 pages stream and lake index list pdf. Click on the name of the place to recenter the map. Get your license online and then either print it at home or download to your mobile device and carry that with you. Click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the lakes in minnesota in gpx format. This page references gis datasets such as the national hydrography dataset, and dnr hydrography streams base layer and derived layers, and the fema floodways database. This application is hosted by the minnesota department of natural resources dnr with data sourced from the minnesota geological survey mgs, dnr, and the university of minnesotaduluth.
1519 1175 413 263 1131 12 439 1 1377 1534 978 786 478 1667 500 748 1419 1421 1675 1200 871 989 990 879 1155 959 506 1666 816 282 1214 1165 1679 1101 1391 561 632 734 497 132 1188 210 1485 354 1283