Fishing Licenses
Anyone 16 and older must have a fishing license to fish in Minnesota.
Non – Resident Fishing License
Individual 24 hour, individual 3 day, individual 7 day, husband and wife 14 days and family season licenses are available
Boats and Canoes
Must have licenses to be used on state waters. Minnesota honors licenses from other states if boat is not kept in Minnesota more than 90 consecutive days.
Bass Season
May – February
Walleye and Northern Pike Season
May – February
180 Acres | 19 Feet Deep
The final member of Fairmont’s chain of lakes is relatively featureless, but don’t let that fool you, Amber is full of panfish. DNR reports that more crappies were sampled in 2001 than ever before. The east shoreline is great for both bass and northern pike. Channel catfish were also more abundant, averaging about 15 inches long, thus providing a bonus species.
457 Acres | 18 Feet Deep
Southwest of Trimont
Big Twin Lake contains a good supply of walleyes, crappies, catfish, and bullheads. The lake has an aeration system, which allows it to avoid winterkill. Many fishermen view this lake as one of the best sites for trophy caliber fish.
224 Acres | 23 Feet Deep
DNR surveys note an abundance of channel catfish which averaged 15.83 inches in length, with walleyes averaging 14.44 inches. This lake’s small size and bowl-like basin make it great for fishing weed edges and breaks around the lake.
710 Acres | 7 Feet Deep
Northwest of Trimont
Cedar Lake is about as shallow and flat as they come. Surprisingly it had a gillnet count of 5.33 walleyes and the lake is not even managed for walleyes. Sampled walleyes weighed in at 2.72 pounds! Experts believe that walleyes are entering Cedar from nearby Fish Lake which is regularly stocked.
1,041 Acres | 20 Feet Deep
Northeast of Sherburn
Fox Lake is known for its great catfish population with its gillnet catch rate at 15.2 / set, and lengths ranging from 7.28 to 22.83 inches. Black and white crappies are also quite prevalent. Experts view Fox Lake as a strong site for winter and spring crappie fishing. Tiger muskie were introduced in 1995 and are doing well.
84 Acres | 11 Feet Deep
A very productive lake, this shallow bowl retains an ample supply of walleyes, crappies, perch, and bluegills. In 2001, statistics reveal that walleye size ranged from 7 to 22 inches with several around 16 inches. Many crappies were sampled in the 7.5 to 9 inch range. The public fishing pier in Lincoln Park is a great fishing spot.
513 Acres | 27 Feet Deep
Hall is not noted for bass, however, it can be a sleeper as few people are looking for them. Most of the activity here is toward walleyes, with the average lengths being 19.79 inches. The experts describe Hall Lake as a “good overall fishery.” In addition to walleye, Hall is noted for its perch, crappies, and northern pike. However, it is probably the best lake in Fairmont for catching catfish.
140 Acres | 19 Feet Deep
Lake Sisseton’s shoreline rock structure make it a good environment for breeding perch. In addition to deeper water, it has a weed line. This lake is good to excellent for walleye, largemouth bass, and bluegills. However, since it is connected with other lakes, fish movement is common.
245 Acres | 22 Feet Deep
South of Fairmont
Experts get excited about the largemouth bass population in South Silver. South Silver retains much better vegetation than other area lakes, thus explaining strong bass, bluegill, and crappie population. Crappie nets came up with fish averaging 9.5 inches in length. Walleye measured in gillnets varied in length from 11 inches to 26 inches. Also try the western edge for northerns.
362 Acres | 8 Feet Deep
South of Fairmont
Like many of its neighbors, Wilmert Lake holds a fabulous walleye population along with a nice number of crappies and bluegills. Even though Wilmert has a maximum depth of only 8 feet, don’t write it off.
180 Acres | 19 Feet Deep
The final member of Fairmont’s chain of lakes is relatively featureless, but don’t let that fool you, Amber is full of panfish. DNR reports that more crappies were sampled in 2001 than ever before. The east shoreline is great for both bass and northern pike. Channel catfish were also more abundant, averaging about 15 inches long, thus providing a bonus species.
457 Acres | 18 Feet Deep
Southwest of Trimont
Big Twin Lake contains a good supply of walleyes, crappies, catfish, and bullheads. The lake has an aeration system, which allows it to avoid winterkill. Many fishermen view this lake as one of the best sites for trophy caliber fish.
224 Acres | 23 Feet Deep
DNR surveys note an abundance of channel catfish which averaged 15.83 inches in length, with walleyes averaging 14.44 inches. This lake’s small size and bowl-like basin make it great for fishing weed edges and breaks around the lake.
710 Acres | 7 Feet Deep
Northwest of Trimont
Cedar Lake is about as shallow and flat as they come. Surprisingly it had a gillnet count of 5.33 walleyes and the lake is not even managed for walleyes. Sampled walleyes weighed in at 2.72 pounds! Experts believe that walleyes are entering Cedar from nearby Fish Lake which is regularly stocked.
1,041 Acres | 20 Feet Deep
Northeast of Sherburn
Fox Lake is known for its great catfish population with its gillnet catch rate at 15.2 / set, and lengths ranging from 7.28 to 22.83 inches. Black and white crappies are also quite prevalent. Experts view Fox Lake as a strong site for winter and spring crappie fishing. Tiger muskie were introduced in 1995 and are doing well.
84 Acres | 11 Feet Deep
A very productive lake, this shallow bowl retains an ample supply of walleyes, crappies, perch, and bluegills. In 2001, statistics reveal that walleye size ranged from 7 to 22 inches with several around 16 inches. Many crappies were sampled in the 7.5 to 9 inch range. The public fishing pier in Lincoln Park is a great fishing spot.
513 Acres | 27 Feet Deep
Hall is not noted for bass, however, it can be a sleeper as few people are looking for them. Most of the activity here is toward walleyes, with the average lengths being 19.79 inches. The experts describe Hall Lake as a “good overall fishery.” In addition to walleye, Hall is noted for its perch, crappies, and northern pike. However, it is probably the best lake in Fairmont for catching catfish.
140 Acres | 19 Feet Deep
Lake Sisseton’s shoreline rock structure make it a good environment for breeding perch. In addition to deeper water, it has a weed line. This lake is good to excellent for walleye, largemouth bass, and bluegills. However, since it is connected with other lakes, fish movement is common.
245 Acres | 22 Feet Deep
South of Fairmont
Experts get excited about the largemouth bass population in South Silver. South Silver retains much better vegetation than other area lakes, thus explaining strong bass, bluegill, and crappie population. Crappie nets came up with fish averaging 9.5 inches in length. Walleye measured in gillnets varied in length from 11 inches to 26 inches. Also try the western edge for northerns.
362 Acres | 8 Feet Deep
South of Fairmont
Like many of its neighbors, Wilmert Lake holds a fabulous walleye population along with a nice number of crappies and bluegills. Even though Wilmert has a maximum depth of only 8 feet, don’t write it off.
Let the hospitality in Fairmont welcome you! Just off I-90, you’ll find a wide selection of hotels and restaurants. Perhaps a more rustic stay at a cabin or camping near the lake is more your style – we’ve got you covered.
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