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.
Our Environmental and Outdoor Education Program offers fishing and fly-fishing courses during the summer months.
Invite a friend to fish and use rods and tackle for free at Lebanon Hills Regional Park through the
Fishing in the Neighborhood Program.
For more free fishing activities, go to the Parks course guide.
Summer fishing locations
Winter ice fishing locations
Checkout equipment for free
Dakota County and the Minnesota DNR are partnering to offer the Fishing in the Neighborhood Program, which provides free use of fishing equipment including rods and tackle. Equipment can be checked out from the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Campground Office and the Lake Byllesby Campground Office.
Fish bait (night crawlers) can also be purchased from these locations during normal business hours. Prices vary.