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Ice Fishing Around U of M

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I am attending the Uof M St. Paul this year and am trying to plan ahead for the ice fishing season. I was wondering if there are any good lakes to ice fish in the St. Paul/Roseville area. I have transportation to get around but would like to stay within 20 minutes of school.

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I have fished White Bear Lake and caught some nice walleyes, just not many. Also bald eagle has a ton of crappies, but they are not very big. Lots of lakes around - If I were you and had the time - I would try to hit a new lake a week - there are lots around, Phalen, Owasso, Jarvis, and lots more to the north - within 30 - 45 minutes - Chisago, center and south center - just a few that come to mind.

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With 20 minutes and a tank of gas you could get to lots of places. If you want bigger water, both White Bear, Bald Eagle and the Croix off Bayport are about that far. There are many smaller metro lakes with good fish populations to choose from too. What are you looking to fish for?

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I agree, those lakes above are great ice fishing lakes. Don't overlook the lakes just on the other side of the river in Minneapolis too.

Pretty much every lake in the metro has decent fishing in it. I think Phalen is underfished in the winter, but the bigger waters like bald eagle and WBL are great adventures in themselves.

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Farm Kid, you're not living along Carter or Cleveland Avenue, are you wink.gif

Owasso and Como are close, so is Josephine, Johanna, and Wabasso. I used to go west to Minnetonka but that is a drive. An even further drive is up to Forest Lake or east of that to the Chisago Lakes area. Better panfishing up there, IMO, in Chisago and Washington counties. Get away from some of the crowds, go with a few friends and make it an evening.

I've hit a bunch of the lakes in the area and have my favorites. You may also try posting this in the Metro Lakes forum.

If you post your email, I could give some other suggestions.

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