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This page includes current fishing reports by fisheries region and management district. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are listed by name and county, and can be easily searched using the search-and-filter tool below. Explore by location name, fish species, and various amenities available at the location to help you find your next fishing adventure!

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  • Ice Condition: None
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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Trout remain from the winter stocking for open water anglers. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026


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  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: There are plenty of trout left to catch at Big Lake due to poor ice conditions soon after the winter stocking. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026
Rainbow Trout - Status Unsure Comment: Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, or live bait, such as waxworms, under a bobber. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026


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  • Comments: The spring trout release will be at 10 am on March 19. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/18/2026
Rainbow Trout - Excellent Comment: The spring trout release will be at 10 am on Thursday, March 19. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/18/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
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  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The spring trout release will be at 10 am on March 19. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Minnows are not allowed to be used for bait at Lake of the Hills. Last updated on 03/18/2026
Rainbow Trout - Excellent Comment: The spring trout release will be on March 19 at 10 am. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/18/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
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Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Trout remain from the winter stocking for open water anglers. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026


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  • Comments: 2000 rainbow trout will be stocked on Saturday, March 21. Try small spinners or a small jig under a bobber. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026
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  • Ice Condition: None
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  • Comments: Rainbow Trout will be stocked Monday, March 23 at noon. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026
Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: After the trout are stocked on March 23, cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. Last updated on 03/19/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Trout remain from the winter stocking for open water anglers. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Not applicable
  • Comments: N/A
Rainbow Trout - Good Comment: Trout remain from the winter stocking for open water anglers. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/19/2026


  • Ice Condition: None
  • Water Temperature (°F):
  • Ramp Condition: Useable
  • Comments: The spring trout release will be on March 19 at noon (12pm). You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/18/2026
Rainbow Trout - Excellent Comment: The spring trout release will be at noon on March 19. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 03/18/2026