Crane Lake, MN Fishing Trip — October
Your Crane Lake, MN Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 42°F2.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Crane Lake
57°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 in Crane Lake + 18 Nearby
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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Minnesota Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$51
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Walleye
Season:Mid-May to Mid-February
Bag Limit:6
Size Limit:Varies by zone and water body; consult regulations
Walleye regulations vary significantly by zone and specific water body. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook for details.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round in some streams; varies by lake
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined with other trout species)
Size Limit:No size limit in most lakes; varies by stream
Some streams have special regulations, including catch-and-release only sections. Check specific regulations for the waterbody.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some lakes may have special regulations with reduced bag limits. Check local regulations.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Late May to Late February
Bag Limit:6
Size Limit:Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: In aggregate, not more than one longer than 17 inches.
Specific regulations may vary by water body; consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook.