Guide To Fishing At Lake Bemidji

AKA: Lake Bemidji State Park

Excellent year-round fishing makes Lake Bemidji an ideal destination any time of year. Boating in the warm months and ice fishing in winter are very popular here. This 6,100-acre lake is located in the north-central part of Minnesota at Bemidji.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The lake has fifteen miles of shoreline. Bank fishing is available at the state park and many of the resorts. This Mississippi River fishery offers walleye, bass, crappie, muskie, pike, sunfish and perch fishing to anglers of all skill levels. Boating access is via a boat launch ramp at Lake Bemidji Northwoods Public Water Access on the northeast corner of the lake, at Lake Bemidji Northwoods Public Water Access and Diamond Point Park on the east side of the lake, and Nymore Beach on the south shore of the main lake. Rental boats, bait, tackle, dining, lodging and camping are all available at the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, walleye, sauger, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at Lake Bemidji in Minnesota.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Bemidji

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Bemidji Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cameron Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Birchmont Drive NE, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Northwoods Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Bemidji Avenue N, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Nymore Beach Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Paul Bunyon Trail, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

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