Lake Of The Woods
Known as the “Walleye Capital of the World,” this lake has become legendary.
Walleye Devils Lake
North Dakota’s largest natural body of water has roughly quadrupled in size since 1993.
Red River Of The North This area is the country’s go-to spot for massive channel cats.
Catfish
Walleye / Northern Pike
Hayward Lakes Area
Hayward is home to the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and the waters of the Chippewa Flowage host some of the state’s best fishing events.
Muskie / Walleye
Lake Michigan St. Croix River Lake Oahe
The largest of the four Missouri River reservoirs, Lake Oahe is 205 feet at its maximum depth.
This river was designated as a National Scenic Riverway in 1968.
Autumn makes for incredible salmon fishing on Lake Michigan – you can even catch them from shore!
Salmon
Muskie
Lake Winnebago
Walleye
Lake Vermillion
In the 1940s the National Geographic Society declared Lake Vermillion one of the 10 most scenic lakes in the U.S.
Walleye / Northern Pike
Trout Run Creek
This spring-fed creek has plenty of cover, deep pools and undercut banks to support its trout.
Brown Trout
Sturgeon spearing season is short, but it’s not impossible for these prehistoric monsters to hit 150 pounds!
Walleye / Sturgeon (spearing)
• FAVORITE
Body Of Water To Fish – Big Stone Lake (spring), Lake Oahe (summer) and Lake Winnipeg (late winter)
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Place To Shop – Local bait shops; they are the best source for local information.
• WEIRDEST
Thing You’ve Ever Caught On The End Of Your Line – A woman’s swimsuit