Minnesota Fishing

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  • Minnesota Fishing Laws

    Minnesota lakes are filled with bass, bluegill, carp, walleye, trout, catfish, pike, and even alligator gars, and Minnesotans enjoy salmon fishing in Lake Superior and the Poplar River and fishing for rainbow trout in Big Watab Lake, the Devil Track River, and the Lake of the Woods. Before you enjoy an outing on one of these bodies of water, make sure you kn… read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Rules

    The fishing in Minnesota is excellent year round. Anglers who live in the state and many visitors to Minnesota enjoy this pastime. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has rules the anglers must adhere to. read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Tips

    Minnesota is home to more lakes than you can imagine and fishing is definitely a big income generator in the state. Heading to Minnesota means the potential for reeling in a variety of fish, some of which you may never have caught before. As with any state, you should familiarize yourself with the specific rules and regulation regarding licensing and fishing… read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Facts

    Blessed with access to Lake Superior, the Mississippi River, and a plethora of smaller lakes and rivers, Minnesota has a well-deserved reputation of being something of an angler's paradise. There are plenty of fish to catch, and being allowed to do so is cheap or free. read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Clubs

    Joining a fishing club is a great way to meet new people and find fishing partners. Most clubs have regular outings and volunteer time and money toward conservation efforts. Minnesota is covered with lakes and streams and has year-round fishing opportunities. Fishing is a favorite past time in the state and there are many regional clubs where you can learn a… read more

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  • Minnesota Fishing Rules & Regulations

    Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota offers a multitude of fishing opportunities to its residents and visitors. There are numerous species of fish that the anglers of Minnesota go after and there are strict regulations in pla… read more

  • Guide to Minnesota Fishing Licenses

    Minnesota offers endless opportunities to freshwater anglers. Having knowledge of how the fishing license system works in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is valuable to residents and visitors. For example, the state offers a lifetime licens… read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Regulations

    Minnesota has endless fishing opportunities since the state contains thousands of lakes, streams and rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulates all aspects of fishing in the state. These regulations cover a variety… read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Guide

    Minnesota runs second only to California in the number of fishing licenses sold and tops the nation in the number of boats per capita. Those 10,000 lakes mean a whole lot of fishing is taking place in this state. If you are heading to… read more

  • Clearwater Lake, Minnesota, Fishing Tips

    Wright and Stearns Counties in central Minnesota are home to one of the premier largemouth bass-fishing lakes in the state -- Clearwater Lake. At more than 3,100 acres, the lake is chock full of underwater structure and has about five… read more

  • Sand Point Lake, Minnesota Fishing Regulations

    Sand Point Lake is an 8,526-acre lake that is located in northeastern Minnesota's St. Louis County. There are many species of fish in the lake--crappies, bluegills, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleyes--all of which are popular… read more

  • Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota Fishing Tips

    Mille Lacs is often considered Minnesota's most popular fishing lake due to its size and the variety of fish it contains. It is over 130,000 acres of surface area with depths that reach 40 feet, but average 20 to 30 feet. The lake is… read more

  • The Best Minnesota Walleye Fishing

    According to the Minnesota DNR, walleye is the most sought-after fish in Minnesota. Each year, anglers keep more than 3.5 million walleyes with an average length of 14 inches and weighing a little of a pound. Based on those numbers, yo… read more

  • Ely Minnesota Fishing Tips

    Ely, Minnesota is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, where fishermen will find more than one million acres of federally-managed wilderness, including 5,000 lakes and rivers. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is known for its w… read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Cabins & Resorts Vacation Information

    Minnesota, "the land of 10,000 lakes," is the fishing Mecca of the Midwest. From border to border, anglers will find lakes, rivers and streams within miles of each other. read more

  • Minnesota Fishing Trips

    If fishing is your outdoor sport of choice, then Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," will occupy a top spot. Thousands of anglers flock to Minnesota each year to pursue the state's native fish, including walleye, trout, crappie and… read more

  • Bluegill Fishing in Minnesota

    Bluegills are popular in Minnesota, even in a state known for its walleye and crappie fishing. These powerful panfish are widespread in Minnesota and are popular with young and old anglers alike. read more

  • Fishing in Ottertail, Minnesota

    Ottertail is located in northwest central Minnesota surrounded by many lakes. The area is home to shops that provide you with the necessary equipment or information on the fishing conditions. Several wildlife management areas and state… read more

  • Minnesota DNR Salmon Fishing Regulations

    The Minnesota waters of Lake Superior and its tributary streams hold king, coho and pink salmon. Although pinks are rarely caught in Lake Superior, anglers do catch them on a few streams when they enter them to spawn in fall. Cohos and… read more

  • Minnesota Fly Fishing Guide

    The "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota, is known for canoeing and fishing. The many small lakes, estuaries and rivers hold opportunities to fly fish for trout, salmon, pike and steelhead. Knowing where to fish for these species is as im… read more

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