Back Close
How to Fish
Saltwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing
Boating
How to Catch Fish How to Tie Fishing Knots Fishing Gear and Tackle How to Fish with Lures How to Fish with Live Bait Fishing Safety Fishing Tips When to Fish Types of Fishing Fishing Terms Fishing and Conservation Fishing Resources View All
When to Saltwater Fish Saltwater Bait and Lures Saltwater Fishing Tackle Types of Saltwater Fishing Saltwater Fishing Gear Saltwater Fish Species Saltwater Fishing FAQ View All
Best Freshwater Fishing When to Freshwater Fish Freshwater Bait and Lures Learn About Freshwater Fish Species Best Freshwater Fishing Gear Freshwater Fishing FAQ View All
Fly Fishing Basics Fly Fishing Flies Fly Fishing Gear Fly Casting View All
Ice Fishing Basics Ice Fishing Gear Ice Fishing Techniques View All
Boating Basics How to Boat Boating and Water Safety Choose Your Boat Use our Boat Explorer Tool Get on the Water View All
Fish Species
Smallmouth Bass
Coho Salmon
Walleye
View All
Take Me Fishing Blog

Conservation Celebrated on National Hunting and Fishing Day

Read Article

Take Them Fishing on National Grandparents Day 2023

Read Article
View Blog
View All in learn to fish & boat

Select a state to find fishing and boating information:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Get A Fishing License

Get started fishing today, purchase your fishing license online, check regulations and more.

Register A Boat

Register your boat today. Learn how to register your vessel, boating laws and more.

Home > Minnesota > Fishing

Fishing in Minnesota

Minnesota offers great fishing opportunities for all anglers with more than 158 fish species; 5,493 lakes, and approximately 15,000 miles of streams of cold and warm water.

Find Fishing Spots Near You

View Map
View Local Fishing Reports
FIND A FISHING CHARTER NEAR YOU

Get a Minnesota Fishing License

Get Licensed

Top Fishing Spots in Minnesota

East Moore Lake
Best Place to Fish & Boat
East Moore is a great destination for catching black bullhead, bluegill, and channel catfish. East Moore is an accessible destination for family fishing fun.
Lake Itasca
Best Place to Fish & Boat
With more than 100 lakes, this angler’s paradise is also a popular campground.
Barbour Lake
Good for fishing in Barbour Lake for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill and sauger.
Photo of Lake Superior Minnesota

5 Tips for Winter Trout Fishing in the Great Lakes

Read More
father and son fishing in Minnesota walleye

3 Species for Fall Fishing in Minnesota

Read More
Potential world record muskie in Minnesota

Potential world record muskie in Minnesota

Read More
See All Fishing Articles

Common Catches in Minnesota

Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family. Black crappies can be found in large ponds and shallow areas of lakes.
Green Sunfish
Green Sunfish
The green sunfish is a panfish with white, flaky flesh.
Yellow Bullhead
Yellow Bullhead
Even though the yellow bullhead is smaller in size compared to the other bullheads, it is a scrappy fighter and popular with anglers.
Walleye
Walleye
The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.
Go To Fish Identifier

Minnesota Fishing Tips And Information

How to Fly Fish: A Beginner's Guide

How to Fly Fish

This unique entry among fishing methods is easy to learn. Learn how to start fly fishing.

Learn More
Tips & Tricks on How to Ice Fish

How to Ice Fish

This is a cold weather fishing method where anglers go fishing during the winter months.

Learn More
Lakes & Ponds for Freshwater Fishing

Fishing Lakes and Ponds

Learn the importance of structures for the best freshwater fishing in lakes and ponds.

Learn More

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter with interesting blogs about fishing and boating. Get fishing tips and tricks and read personal stories from anglers who live and breathe fishing and boating. Learn new fishing skills, boating resources, fishing etiquette, conservation and more.

Please complete the following fields to subscribe to our newsletter.

SUBSCRIBERS PREFERENCES

What information would you like?

Submit
RBFF
Vamos A Pescar
Takemefishing.org
©2023 RBFF. Take Me Fishing™ is a trademark of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.All Rights Reserved Sport Fish Restoration

Best Place to Fish & Boat

This body of water has been selected as a great place to fish and boat with your family and friends because it offers incredible fishing areas, family-friendly amenities, and beautiful landscapes to enjoy a day out on the water.