Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", actually boasts about 11,842 bodies of water that have an area over 10 acres. The relative concentration of lakes increases as you travel north with what might typically be considered the beginning of "lake country" starting on an imaginary line drawn through the center of the state stretching from Alexandria to the west to the famous Lake Mille Lacs to the east.
If you came to this page looking for information to help you plan a Minnesota fishing getaway then I provide you with some helpful tips further down.
Anglers looking for good fishing opportunities in Minnesota are typically drawn to the more famous larger lakes and the species of choice is most often walleye. Walleye fishing is a Minnesota tradition that stretches across generations. Perhaps the most famous walleye fishery in the state is Lake Mille Lacs. Because of its close proximity to the Twin Cites metropolitan area it is a very accessible destination for many anglers and has boasted phenomenal walleye populations for years. A bit further to the north are a few other large, popular walleye destinations. Leech Lake draws the attention of many anglers with great trophy fishing opportunities on a lake with a great variety of …show more content…
Let's say you want to make the trek up north to fish Cass Lake. That's a great starting point. But what if you have a particularly windy day, or the bite is less than stellar during your stay? Open up another tab on your browser and fire up Google Maps. Take a look at all of the lakes around Cass. Cass is actually part of a chain of lakes accessible from the main lake itself. In addition, within 15 miles of Cass you have several other potential hot spots... Bemidji, Plantagenet, Big Lake, etc. Each with unique characteristics and the potential for a great walleye
If you came to this page looking for information to help you plan a Minnesota fishing getaway then I provide you with some helpful tips further down.
Anglers looking for good fishing opportunities in Minnesota are typically drawn to the more famous larger lakes and the species of choice is most often walleye. Walleye fishing is a Minnesota tradition that stretches across generations. Perhaps the most famous walleye fishery in the state is Lake Mille Lacs. Because of its close proximity to the Twin Cites metropolitan area it is a very accessible destination for many anglers and has boasted phenomenal walleye populations for years. A bit further to the north are a few other large, popular walleye destinations. Leech Lake draws the attention of many anglers with great trophy fishing opportunities on a lake with a great variety of …show more content…
Let's say you want to make the trek up north to fish Cass Lake. That's a great starting point. But what if you have a particularly windy day, or the bite is less than stellar during your stay? Open up another tab on your browser and fire up Google Maps. Take a look at all of the lakes around Cass. Cass is actually part of a chain of lakes accessible from the main lake itself. In addition, within 15 miles of Cass you have several other potential hot spots... Bemidji, Plantagenet, Big Lake, etc. Each with unique characteristics and the potential for a great walleye