ITINERARIES charter fi shing trips where you can make the most of the lake’s more than 1 million acres. It takes less than 15 minutes to get from Arnesen’s marina to sun-dappled spots with schools of trophy-sized walleyes, saugers, perch and Northern pike. In the words of Katie and Kendra, it’s “very ocean-y here” and “pretty epic,” making Lake of the Woods one of Minnesota’s many hidden gems. If you fail to reel in a whopper, you can always stop in Baudette and pose with the 40-foot Willie Walleye statue . In the fi rst week of June, Baudette hosts a festival to celebrate this unoffi cial mascot – fi tting for the Walleye Capital of the World. Angle Inlet FIND THE TRUE MEANING OF “UP NORTH” The Northwest Angle is considered the furthest point of the lower 48 states that separates the U.S. and Canada. Reachable only by plane, boat, track vehicle or snowmobile (when Lake of the Woods is a frozen wonderland), the Northwest Angle is mostly undeveloped wilderness, with countless plants, trees and animals coexisting peacefully. Landmarks include the remote Garden Island State Recreation Area and Angle Inlet . The latter is a village full of history buff hits, from a restored log fort used by French fur traders in the 1700s to the Northernmost Point of the Contiguous U.S. marker. Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort Tips for Your Trip Distance from MSP Airport to Lake of the Woods : 424 miles (one way, approximate mileage) Where to Stay Along the Way : Itasca State Park offers more than 220 campsites as well as cabins, suites and rooms at the historic Douglas Lodge and The Headwaters Inn. Where to Stay in Lake of the Woods : The area offers resorts, lodges, campgrounds, sleeper fi sh houses and more. Browse all the options, including lakefront properties, at lakeofthewoodsmn.com/lodging . Fishing Licenses : Many resorts and guides include fi shing licenses as part of their services. To purchase a fi shing license separately, visit dnr.state.mn.us . Venturing to the Northwest Angle : For information on boat service and other transportation options, go to lakeofthewoodsmn.com/northwest-angle . Be on the Lookout : If you’re lucky, you might get to witness the Northern Lights. March, April, September and October are ideal times to catch a glimpse in northern Minnesota. Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort "It’s very ocean-y here. And pretty epic." #ONLYIN MN | 83
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