Bde Maka Ska fishing

Fishing Bde Maka Ska usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 4 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 2025. Muskellunge was last stocked January 1, 2025. Crappie was last stocked January 1, 2024. Bluegill (DNR's downtown Bde Maka Ska page lists bluegill among the lake's fishing species), Northern Pike (DNR lists northern pike among the lake's fishing species; MPRB also names northern pike for ice fishing), Largemouth Bass (DNR lists largemouth bass among the lake's fishing species and calls early summer and fall prime for bass), and Yellow Perch (DNR lists yellow perch among the lake's fishing species) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

Last stocked January 1, 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Minneapolis, MN. Facilities include restrooms and dock. MPRB lists a northeast public boat launch and a fishing pier at West 36th Street and Calhoun Parkway. DNR downtown fishing notes excellent wheelchair access via the paved lake trail, free park entry, restrooms, and rental canoes.