Deer Lake is located northeast of Deer River, Minnesota. There is one public access on the southwest part of the lake. This lake has a lot of development on it and it gets plenty of angling pressure. Muskie, walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike are part of the management plan on Deer Lake. It is a good fishing lake for walleye, smallmouth bass and muskie. Many of the area fishing guides will take clients out on this lake. Other fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, rock bass and perch.
MN DNR Lake Information Report
