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Bad Medicine
Becker County · Near Ponsford · DOW 03008500
803 ac
Surface Area
84 ft
Max Depth
17 ft
Water Clarity
13 mi
Shoreline
1 Public Access
This lake has 1 public access point for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water with 17 feet of visibility. You can see straight to the bottom in the shallows
84 feet at its deepest with plenty of structure for fish to hold in summer
Excellent fishing diversity with Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass all present
Size Distribution
2022 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
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Bad Medicine is a 803-acre lake located in Becker County, Minnesota near Ponsford. It has a maximum depth of 84 feet. Known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Burbot. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2022.