Willow
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73003400
5 Surveys
155.51
Acres
4 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
4
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Willow. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.00 lb | 2 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 | — | 0.01 lb | 24 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 | — | 2.45 lb | 29 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 112 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 64 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Sierra
St Cloud, MN
★ 4.5Albion Acres Bait
Annandale, MN
★ 5Captain Jack Lures
Buffalo, MN
Cedar Mills Outfitters
Hutchinson, MN
★ 4.3Cenex
Buffalo, MN
★ 4.5Clear Waters Outfitting Company
Clearwater, MN
★ 4.8Crow River Custom Rods
Hutchinson, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Willow
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Willow. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Willow
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Plan Your Trip to Willow
- Weather forecast for Willow — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.3036°N, 94.3469°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.