northern mn fishing

November 6, 2019

It may be small, but Three Island Lake is an undiscovered angler’s paradise. The sixth lake on the Turtle River chain, it is two miles long and half a mile wide. This means it can be fished even when wind keeps boats off larger lakes. It has an average depth of 6 feet, a maximum…

October 23, 2019

The Minnesota Northwoods is the perfect playground for any trip. Whether you’re looking for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or fishing retreat, you’ll find the perfect place. Romantic Getaway Looking for the perfect escape for you and your significant other? Look no further than the Minnesota Northwoods for your next romantic getaway. If you like…

October 4, 2019

Fall in the Minnesota Northwoods has a lot to offer. Crisp air, changing leaves, and better fishing are a few things you can look forward to when visiting in September, October, and November (if we’re lucky). Although the days are becoming shorter, there is still plenty of time in the day to enjoy the beautiful…

September 11, 2019

Pimushe Lake covers approximately 1,365 acres. It is seven miles end to end, and it reaches depths of 40 feet. Long and narrow, its shoreline is undeveloped and irregular, with many small bays and islands. Pimushe has a diverse fish community, and a reputation for producing mixed stringers of quality size fish. Species range from…

July 19, 2019

Many anglers have great success here when fishing in the Minnesota Northwoods. You can push off from the dock in the morning intent on a shore lunch of fresh walleye, find the going a bit tough, and instead “settle” for a batch delicate northern pike. Folks who fish the lakes of the Minnesota Northwoods enjoy…

May 1, 2019

Many of the ice-out dates are just around the corner, along with the fishing opener weekend! There are 14 lakes in the Minnesota Northwoods, so you can take your pick to find the perfect lake for your perfect opening day! Outside of the standard regulations, some of our lakes have their own special fishing regulations. Big…

April 17, 2019

Cass Lake, Minnesota is a wonderful community to make a part of your Minnesota Northwoods summer vacation! As you explore the lakes in the area, you’ll soon learn that there’s actually two different lakes and they are just part of the eight-lake system of Mississippi navigable lakes. The main lake is 15,996 acres with a…

April 10, 2019

Blackduck Lake sits just west of the city of Blackduck, Minnesota. This 2,500-acre lake has a maximum depth of 35 feet and provides good angling for walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. In recent years, walleye counts have been the highest ever recorded, and the northern pike population has maintained its strength. Undeveloped shorelines and…

March 13, 2019

Big Rice Lake covers 618 acres and has a maximum depth of 13 feet. It is a calm lake that supports a wide variety of fish, including: Sunfish Crappie Bluegill Yellow Perch Walleye Northern Pike Largemouth Bass Rock Bass In 2011, Big Rice Lake was stocked with 675,000 walleye. It is part of the Turtle…

March 6, 2019

From walleye to bluegill to northern pike, you’ll find a variety of species while fishing the lakes of the Minnesota Northwoods. These aren’t all you’ll find while fishing here. You might set your hook into a largemouth bass and get ready for the fight of your life. Looking for some faster action? Go after panfish…

September 12, 2018

Just as our routines and lives adjust to the cooling temperatures, so do those of fish. Different fish prefer cooler temperatures rather than the warm waters of summer. Those fish tend to stick to the bottom of the lake during those warmer months. As fish become more active in the fall as they look for…

November 1, 2017

There are lots of reasons why the Minnesota Northwoods are a great place to plan a summer vacation, but here are five right off the top of our head. Reconnect Everyone gets busy, but summer is one of the best times to reconnect with family, nature, and yourself. The Minnesota Northwoods offers a wonderful environment…