Minnesota

Minnesota's waters hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and lake trout—fish that have shaped how people here eat and gather. Whether you're planning a trip to one of the state's thousands of lakes, learning to fish the Mississippi River, or preparing what you've caught, these articles cover the fish you'll find, the seasons that matter, and the techniques that work in Minnesota's particular waters and weather.

You'll find information about which fish bite when, how to handle the cold months, where different species live in the state's lakes and rivers, and how to cook your catch so it tastes like the place it came from. These guides speak to both people new to fishing Minnesota and those who've been doing it for years.