Explore Fishing in Morris, MN
Now that fishing season is officially upon us, it’s time to explore just what Morris has to offer when you’re ready to drop a line.
GRAB YOUR BAIT & TACKLE
Need a few things before you hit the water? Find bait, tackle and supplies at several of our local retailers, including Jerry’s U-Save, The Morris Co-Op and Cenex South.
WHERE TO FISH
Here are just a few lakes around Morris you can explore. Click here for a more complete list.
Pomme de Terre Lake (Perkins)
Situated just North of Morris and connecting to the scenic Pomme de Terre River, Pomme de Terre Lake, also known as Perkins Lake offers more than 500 acres of fishing experience.
Area: 518.31 acres
Mean Depth: 8 feet
Maximum Depth: 13 feet
Fish Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, river redhorse, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, banded killifish, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, logperch, sand shiner, spottail shiner, stonecat, tadpole madtom, trout-perch
Pelican Lake & Lake Minnewaska
Thirty miles east of Morris are Pelican Lake and Lake Minnewaska. Together these two bodies of water offer more than 8,500 acres of water for ample opportunities to find some prime fishing spots.
Area: 517.77 acres
Shore Length: 5.4 miles
Mean Depth: 10 feet
Maximum Depth: 34 feet
Fish Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, white sucker, banded killifish, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom
Long Lake
A short 15-minute drive east of Morris will bring you to Long Lake, which offers some great walleye fishing, particularly in the fall.
Area: 619.84 acres
Littoral Area: 635.97 acres
Shore Length: 8.21 miles
Mean Depth: 5.3 feet
Maximum Depth: 9.5 feet
Fish Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orange-spotted sunfish, sunfish, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, Iowa darter
Page Lake
Just a few miles south of Long Lake is Page Lake, another great spot to check out.
Area: 375.43 acres
Shore Length: 3.28 miles
Mean Depth: 12 feet
Maximum Depth: 17 feet
Fish Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, freshwater drum, white sucker, fathead minnow
START COOKING!
Not sure how to prepare all those fish you caught? Check out Morris’ very own blog sensation Julie from Gimme Some Grillin, who always has great recipes to follow, including this walleye sandwich full of flavor.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO IN MORRIS?
This charming town offers more than just fishing in its surrounding lakes. There’s plenty more to experience while you’re here, from hiking and camping to shopping and eating great food. Get to know Morris a little more and start planning your adventure.
WHERE TO STAY
Play and stay in Morris. We offer hotels, camping at Pomme de Terre Park and even vacation rental homes. Learn more.
Be sure to check out Minnesota’s current fishing regulations before you head out.
Happy fishing!