Summer fishing and winter ice fishing are popular sports in Minnesota.  Varieties of fish from Sunfish to Northern Pike are located in select lakes in Dakota County Parks.

Locations for fishing

• Lake Byllesby, Lake Byllesby Regional Park
• Holland Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• McDonough Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Trout Brook & Cannon River, Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
• Thompson Lake, Thompson County Park

Locations for ice fishing

• Lake Byllesby, Lake Byllesby Regional Park
• Holland Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
• Schulze Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Learn how

Beginner level courses are available if you are new to the sport. See the Parks Calendar of Events for a full list of course offerings.

Free equipment at Visitor Center

Invite a friend to fish and use rods and tackle for free at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Find out more.