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Minnesota Fishing

Minnesota fishing lakes are some of the primary Minnesota attractions. Fishing Minnesota lakes and rivers provides hours of family fun activities.

Our love of fishing explains why Minnesotans own more boats per capita...one recreational boat for every six people...than any other state.

Our famous phrase, "the land of 10,000 lakes" is in typical Minnesota fashion, an understatement. The actual number of Minnesota lakes over 10 acres in size is 11,842.

Minnesota's largest lakes are Lake Superior, Lake of the Woods, Red Lake, Mille Lacs Lake, Leech Lake, Lake Vermillion, Rainy Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish and Lake Pepin.

The number of individuals who go fishing every year in Minnesota is at least 2.3 million.

Minnesota also sells more fishing licenses per capita than any other state. New Minnesota fishing regulations are implemented on a yearly basis. These can be somewhat complicated so be sure to pick up a free copy of the Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet wherever you buy your Minnesota fishing license.

The Minnesota fishing season is typically from May through February. There are many local exceptions, so be sure to check the specific rules for the area in which you plan to fish.

The Minnesota fishing opener in May is always a big event with the Governor participating and the media documenting the event. Each the the "Governor's Opener" highlights one of our prime fishing lakes.

You can choose from among hundreds of the varied fishing resorts Minnesota offers in all areas of the state.

Many professional anglers agree that the best inland fishing in the United States can be found in Minnesota fishing lakes

Many of Minnesota's largest lakes are where you will want to go to catch the Minnesota State Fish, the walleye. These "walleye factories" include Lake of the Woods, Leech Lake,Lake Winnibigoshish and Lake of the Woods. These same lakes are famous for giant pike and the feisty "muskie." Cass Lake is another lake known for great muskie fishing.

Minnesota is also among the best bass fishing spots in the U.S. In addition crappie and sunfish are abundant in many lakes andour rivers produce trophy size catfish.

If fly fishing is your choice, you will find more than 2,600 miles of trout streams along the North Shore of Lake Superior and in the river valleys of southeastern Minnesota. Catch brown trout, rainbow, and our native "brookies."

Fish Lake Superior for lake trout, rainbow trout, salmon and walleye.

When winter arrives, we enjoy "hard water fishing," better known as Minnesota ice fishing.

Boundary Waters Minnesota vacations or a trip into Voyageurs National Park offer some of the most memorable fishing trips you will every enjoy.

You can find lots of places to cast a line into the water along the Lake Superior North Shore or you can get out on the great lake with Lake Superior fishing charters.

Fishing Minnesota lakes and rivers offers some of the best of Minnesota vacation experieces. We've taken our kids fishing almost from the time they were able to walk...and now they take their kids. Whether you prefer a canoe, a kayak, a pontoon, motorboat or houseboat, find a way to spend some time on our lovely Minnesota lakes and rivers.

Minnesota Fishing

What's more fun than sharing our fish stories! Use the link below to share about your favorite spots on a Minnesota lake. Tell a story about catching, or losing, "the big one." Add some photos of your fish, your boat, your favorite fishing lodge or any other fishing related info.

Minnesota Fishing Report

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