Wabasha County · swamp
McCarthy Lake
McCarthy Lake is a swamp in Wabasha County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
67°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
13 mph
79%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
10 mph
28%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gorman Creek0.6 mi
- Old Channel Zumbro River1.7 mi
- McCarthy Lake2.4 mi
- Clear Lake2.5 mi
- Third Finger Lake2.4 mi
- Lower Peterson Lake2.7 mi
- Peterson Lake3.0 mi
- Zumbro River2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McCarthy Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McCarthy Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McCarthy Lake?+
McCarthy Lake is a swamp in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.