Waters · United States
Gull Lake fishing report
Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · refreshed automatically through the day
One of the best-known Brainerd-area lakes: clear, deep and busy with boats in summer. Walleye feed on the sharp breaks at dusk and after dark, and the clear water rewards fishing the edges of the weedlines and the deeper structure.
Today's report: good (75/100)
Walleye is the most promising species on Gull Lake today. Water temperature is around 42°F (5.5°C) and barometric pressure is falling.
Best time to fish today
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM local time — score 77/100
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM local time — score 67/100
- 12:00 AM–2:00 AM local time — score 72/100
3-day outlook by species
| Species | Sunday, Oct 25 | Monday, Oct 26 | Tuesday, Oct 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 75 — good | 71 — good | 75 — good |
| Northern Pike | 64 — good | 39 — poor | 60 — good |
| Smallmouth Bass | 58 — fair | 40 — fair | 49 — fair |
Why this score
Cast & Scan uses a deterministic, published scoring model — no black box. The strongest influences on today's Gull Lake rating:
- pressure trend: helping (+1)
- light: helping (+1)
- cloud cover: helping (+1)
- season: helping (+1)
- wind: helping (+0.85)
- solunar period: helping (+0.8)
Forecast computed Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:45:35 GMT · data: Open-Meteo · refreshed automatically through the day · see our published accuracy
Winter fishing on Gull Lake
Gull Lake is fished through the ice for walleye, perch and pike, and for tullibee in the deeper basins. The clear water means walleye bite best in low light, at dawn and dusk. Springs and the channels between the Gull chain lakes keep some ice thin, so check local reports.
Seasons, closed sections and permits are set by the state and change. Check the current regulations before a winter trip, and never trust shelf ice or a forecast for your safety.
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Read before you go
- When pike bite: the pressure, light and temperature windows
- The best time to fish for bass
- Barometric pressure and fishing, explained
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