Minnesota is the walleye capital of America with over 10,000 lakes offering incredible fishing. The state also excels in bass, muskie, northern pike, and panfish. Ice fishing is a way of life.
Mille Lacs hosts major national walleye and bass events. Active statewide tournament circuits for all species.
Mille Lacs is legendary for walleye and smallmouth. Lake of the Woods for walleye. Vermilion for muskie. Minnetonka for bass.
Outstanding public access on thousands of lakes.
What you can target and when

Best Waters
Mille Lacs · Lake of the Woods · Leech Lake

Best Waters
Lake Vermilion · Leech Lake · Mille Lacs

Best Waters
Lake of the Woods · Upper Red Lake · Rainy Lake

Best Waters
Lake Minnetonka · Lake Waconia · Mille Lacs
Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries
Walleye factory with incredible numbers and ice fishing.
Top Species
Best: Summer/Winter
Minnesota's premier walleye lake and one of the best in the country.
Top Species
Best: Spring/Fall






Annual Resident: $25.
Annual Non-Resident: $51. 72-Hour: $39. 24-Hour: $14.
24-Hour and 72-Hour licenses available.
Free for residents under 16. Reduced for seniors 65+.
Required for motorized vessels.
Permits required for organized events.
6 walleye daily limit on most waters. 6 bass daily limit. Complex muskie regulations.
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