GREAT OUTDOORS TOP TO BOTTOM, MINNESOTA IS FISHING PARADISE With more than 10,000 lakes and dozens of rivers to choose from, finding a place to catch fish in Minnesota is like finding a slot machine in Nevada. » Big water, big fish: Practically a miniature ocean, the world’s largest freshwater lake—Lake Superior, in Northeast Minnesota—boasts massive fish that match its incredible size. Take a fishing charter out of Duluth, Two Harbors, Silver Bay or Grand Marais to catch lake trout, coho salmon and king salmon in addition to Minnesota staples like muskies and walleyes. » Chasing cats on the Big Muddy: While the Mississippi River starts out as a tiny creek barely big enough for a kayak to navigate, America’s most renowned river is home to great fishing for smallmouth bass, walleyes and even the hard-fighting channel catfish, everywhere from Lake Bemidji to Lake Pepin and further south. River fish prefer flowing water, so they are plentiful where streams enter the channel and in spots located downstream from locks and dams. » Landing nets in the City of Lakes: Pulling in a flopping panfish with a view of the Minneapolis skyscrapers is truly one of those “only in Minnesota” experiences. Places like Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles are hot spots for bluegills, crappies and even the occasional tiger musky thanks to stocking by the Minnesota DNR and a prohibition on non-electric motors. Zippel Bay State Park -Photo by Lake of the Woods Tourism Willie Walleye -Photo by Lake of the Woods Tourism Sunset Lodge harbor -Photo by Lake of the Woods Tourism Start planning your trip with helpful fishing information, maps and tips on where to go. ExploreMinnesota.com/Fishing Northernmost Point marker in Angle Inlet MORE MINNESOTA FISHING # ONLYIN MN | 27
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