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The Lure of Fishing in Minnesota
If your daydreams take you to a boat on a lake in Minnesota, then we have to places to bring those fantasies to live, after all we are the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and those lakes are home to an abundant fish population
Lake Superior - Minnesota's "deep blue" is Lake Superior. The largest of the fresh water lakes in the world.
Lake Superior is superior whn it comes to fishing Lake Trout, Chinook, and Coho Salmon and Steelehead. The streams that flow to the big water offer an exciting and challenging fishing outing for anglers.
Don't forget your Fly Gear. Native Brook Trout and resident Rainbow Trout can be caught on light fly and spinning tackle if you're up to treking inland on one of the many streams that feed into Lake Superior.
Wilderness Fishing - The Boundry Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park and other Wilderness lakes of Northeastern Minnesota is a fishing experience like none other, many lakes are set aside for canoeing only.
The Big Lakes - If your looking for deep lake fishing then the expansive waters of Mille Lacs, Lake of the Woods, Winnibigoshish and Leech Lakes offer just what your looking for. The Muskie lurks in these waters along with Walleye, Northerns, Perch and other Panfish.
Ice Fishing - Minnesotans have been dropping their fishing line into the Ice covered lakes of Minnesota for generations. With many Resorts offering Ice fishing packages you can enjoy the experience just like Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon in "Grumpy Old Men"
Some text supplied by the 2001 Fishing Guide get your copy by calling 1-800-657-3700
Fishing Events
Fishing Information
Fishing Licenses
Anyone 16 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license to fish in Minnesota. Among the non resident licenses available
are individual 24 hour, individual 3-day, individual 7-day, individual season, husband & wife 14-day and family season licenses. In addition you must
have a trout and salmon stamp to fish designated trout stream, designated trout lake or Lake Superior.
Licenses are available from the Minnesota department of Natural Resources and from sporting goods stores and bait shops throughout Minnesota
Fishing Regulations
Anyone who fishes Minnesota waters should obtain and read a current copy of the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook that is available
free from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources toll free 1-888-minndnr (646-6367) or 651-296-6157
Minnesota Fishing Fees
Resident:
Individual angling 24 hours (nonresidents).....$8.50
Individual angling.............................$17.00
Combined angling (Husband and Wife)............$25.00
Dark house spearing............................$17.00
Senior citizen angling.........................$6.50
White fish netting.............................$10.00
Fish House/Dark House..........................$11.50
Fish House/Dark House Rentals..................$26.00
Non-Resident
Fish House.....................................$33.00
Fish House - 7 Day.............................$19.00
Individual angling.............................$34.00
Family angling.................................$46.00
Combined angling - 14 day (married)............$35.00
Individual angling - 7 Day.....................$24.00
Individual angling - 3 Day.....................$20.00
Fishing Records
Walleye: 17 pounds, 8 Ounces. Seagull River (Cook County) 1979
Salmon (Chinook): 33 pounds, 4 Ounces. Lake Superior, 1989
Muskie: 54 pounds Lake Winnibigoshish, 1957
Tiger Muskie: 34 pounds, 12 Ounces. Lake Elmo, 1998
Retail Fishing Supplies
Fishing Tour Guides
Distinctive Lodges - Six seperate lodges offering family fun and fishing tour packages
Gunflint Lodge Fishing Packages - We invite you to join us for a fishing trip-- choosing from our many different packages and level of accommodations. You may choose from a housekeeping cabin and add a boat and motor, to a plan that includes your dinners, or to our packages described below.
Big Wolf Resort - Wolf Lake Family Resort is located on the shores of Big Wolf Lake. Big Wolf Lake is a 1250 acre lake known for a hot spring walleye opener, and its above average northern and perch fishing. Combined with good muskie and bass action, Big Wolf Lake offers variety for everyone from the beginner to the accomplished angler. For even more variety, Big Wolf Lake is part of the Mississippi-Cass chain of 9 lakes.
Scenic Bay Resort - Fishing opportunities which include charter fishing, guided fishing and winter ice fishing.
Lake Crest Resort - Lakecrest is a full service family resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, with 17 units on 360 acre spring fed Long Lake. Join us at the Governors Fishing Opener 2003
Lost Lake Lodge - The Brainerd Lakes Area offers wonderful opportunities for world-class fishing, biking and an endless choice of watersports, both at Lost Lake and in the surrounding area. Staying at Lost Lake Lodge means that you can relax at your own private resort and choose a whole host of other activities. We have fishing boats, canoes, playaks, waterbikes, pontoon boat, pedal bikes, volleyball, badminton, bocce ball and much more. Or you can take part in the popular Lost Lake pastime of 'creative lounging'.
Action Anglers - 809 W. Hwy 10, Anoka - (612)422-4890
B & D Bait & Tackle - 1308 E 66th St., Richfield - (612)866-5640
Bass American Style Guide Service - Minneapolis - (612)834-1081
Big Dog Guide Service - (320)543-3396
Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service - Detroit Lakes - 218-846-9230
Eddy's Lake Mille Lacs Resort - 41334 Shakopee Lake Rd., Onamia - (800)657-4704
The Fly Guys Guide Service - 507 Wall Street - Winona, MN 55987 - 507-454-0158
Gods River Fly in Lodge - Toll Free (800)665-4025
Hook Masters Guide Service - Wayzata - (612)210-4504
International Sporting Tours - Hopkins - (612)333-1063
Laughing Trout Fly Fishing Services Inc. - St. Paul - (651)405-8922
Metro Fishing Guide Service - 6006 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park - (612)920-4495
Minnetonka Fishing Guide Service - Wayzata - (612)473-5250
Monument Bay Lodge - St. Paul - (651)628-0668
Outdoor Connection - 1001 E. Cliff Rd., Brownsville - (612)890-0407
Richie's Launch & Guide Service - Garrison - (800)243-1679
Stiles Bait & Tackle - 806 S. Main St., Stillwater - (651)430-2554
Summit Fly Fishing Co. - 940 Grand Ave., St. Paul - (651)225-1200
Terry's Boat Harbor - Winter Ice House Storage & Storage, Mille Lacs Lake - (320)692-4430
Twin Cities Fishing Guide - Mille Lacs Lake, (612)576-8776
Wilderness North - 1415 W. Co. Rd. E., Arden Hills - (651)631-3789
Yaeger Guides - 80 Northwest Third Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025 - 651-982-1678, fax 651-464-3427, cell 612-810-5215
Muskie Specialist - Scott Yaeger
Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Specialist - Judd Yaeger
Maps and Information
Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness maps and Information
Superior National Forest
P.O. Box 338
Duluth, MN 55801
218-720-5324 - 218-720-5440
Chippewa National Forest maps and information
Chippewa National Forest
Route 3, Box 244
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-8600
St. Croix River maps and information
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Services
Box 708
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
State Regulations and Resource sites
Fisherman's Blue Book Online - The Fisherman/s Blue Book lists the entries and winners of the Itasca County fishing contest each year and contains other important resource information for the fisherman.
