- Lake of the Woods (MN & Canada) – Great early summer through fall destination, known for Rainy River spring walleye run & excellent fall Rainy River Run for walleye, pike, smallmouth bass, perch and crappie.
- Rainy Lake - Located on the border of Minnesota and Canada. Good fishing opportunities for pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and crappie. Rainy Lake is a very good walleye and smallmouth bass lake.
- Leech Lake - Leech Lake offers visitors some good fishing for walleye, pike, muskie and bass. Most anglers don’t target largemouth bass, but there is some excellent largemouth bass fishing on Leech Lake.
- Boundary Waters - This is the place to plan a canoe trip. If you’re looking for an adventure, this may be the place for you. There are plenty of lakes that offer good fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout and muskie.
- Lake Winnibigoshish - Lake Winni is one of the better walleye lakes in the state of Minnesota. There are lots of pike and perch available as well.
- Mille Lacs Lake – Fishing is good for walleye, muskie, pike, smallmouth bass and perch.
- Alexandria Lakes - A variety of lakes are near the town of Alexandria, Minnesota. Anglers catch bass, walleye, pike, muskie and panfish.
- Bemidji Area - With over 400 lakes within a 25 mile radius, you have more options than you need. Bass, walleye, pike, muskie and panfish are available in many of the lakes.
- Brainerd Lakes - Walleye, bass, pike, muskie, crappie and perch are available in many of the area lakes.
- Cass Lake - This is a good lake for walleye, muskie, perch and largemouth bass. Pike and smallmouth bass are also available.
- Crane Lake - Beautiful scenery combined with good fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass and crappie make this lake worth visiting.
- Detroit Lakes - Plenty of water to fish for a variety of fish such as walleye, bass, pike, crappie and sunfish.
- Duluth, MN (Lake Superior) - Big water offers anglers opportunities for salmon, trout and walleye.
- Grand Rapids, MN - Walleye, pike, muskie, bass and panfish are plentiful in the Grand Rapids area lakes.
- Kabetogama Lake - This lake has some beautiful scenery to go along with its excellent fishing for walleye, pike, bass and crappie.
- Lake Osakis - One of the better lakes in the state. Anglers target walleye, pike, bass and panfish.
- Lake Vermilion - A good fishing lake for walleye, pike, muskie and smallmouth bass.
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