# Minnesota Fishing General **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/minnesota-fishing-forum/minnesota-fishing-general/191.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Minnesota Fishing General category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-minnesota-fishing-general-category/193)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-minnesota-fishing-general-category/193 "2026-02-17T11:35:02Z")
Minnesota Fishing Reports & Regional Discussions. Click Here- Minnesota Fishing Trips. --- ## [Minnesota Ice 2022](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/minnesota-ice-2022/323060)
**Author:** [@MNIceNut](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/MNIceNut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/minnesota-ice-2022/323060 "2022-02-22T01:32:49Z")
How’s the season been? Feel like it’s been getting slower every year for a good 10 years. Used to be able to go to metro lakes and whack quality panfish, pulling walleye through the same holes. Those spots are now sprawl… --- ## [New state record muskie caught on Monday](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-state-record-muskie-caught-on-monday/322647)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-state-record-muskie-caught-on-monday/322647 "2021-11-25T20:55:02Z")
It was almost 56 lbs and almost 58" long, it was caught on Lake Mille Lacs, here is a link to the article: --- ## [STATE NAME MODERATOR WANTED ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-name-moderator-wanted/285006)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-name-moderator-wanted/285006 "2017-06-05T01:45:16Z")
STATE NAME MODERATOR WANTED BFT MODERATOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES: Registered (and active) BFT Message Board member in good standing Residence in state or area to be moderated. Good background in fishing,… --- ## [DECEMBER FISHING REPORT CONTEST ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/december-fishing-report-contest/256112)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/december-fishing-report-contest/256112 "2015-12-04T04:09:59Z")
DECEMBER FISHING REPORT CONTEST For the next 3 weeks in December we will be having 3-one week long contests. Each week there will be 2 winners and they will receive a Free t-shirt for the best, most informative, most in… --- ## [PHOTO CONTEST ON THE WALL OF FAME ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/photo-contest-on-the-wall-of-fame/255134)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/photo-contest-on-the-wall-of-fame/255134 "2015-11-14T17:33:12Z")
PHOTO CONTEST ON THE WALL OF FAME November 15, 2015 to November 30th, 2015 5pm Pacific Time How to enter: Post a photo on the wall of fame page between Nov 15-Nov.30th 2015. Go to Wall of Fame and then add photo. Or us… --- ## [ROD AND REEL GIVEAWAY!!!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-giveaway/253821)
**Author:** [@bobbybigfish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bobbybigfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-giveaway/253821 "2015-10-21T00:53:08Z")
Rod and Reel Give-Away! Is open to all members The prize! • Shimano Sedona C3000 spinning reel. 8 ball bearings, aluminum ported spool with power handle. • 7Ft 3in med/light 2 piece graphite carbon composite rod with… --- ## [no recent posts](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/no-recent-posts/234290)
**Author:** [@triton21](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/triton21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/no-recent-posts/234290 "2015-08-30T12:45:47Z")
I am originally from MN and am a contributor to the site on the Utah forum. I travel back to MN at least once a year to fish with the family and have not seen any recent reports. Ice off should be coming soon for you all… --- ## [Vote for Your Ultimate Fishing Town](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219876)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219876 "2013-04-17T22:20:27Z")
Do you live in the Ultimate Fishing Town? Your community could win a $25,000 donation or one of eight regional prizes and be featured on WFN! Vote for Your Town Now Click Here --- ## [Lake of the Woods Fishing Report/Ice Report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report-ice-report/212815)
**Author:** [@LOWLiz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/LOWLiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report-ice-report/212815 "2012-11-19T19:27:10Z")
The weather was beautiful this week (if you prefer open water fishing)! We hit the fifties Sunday, and this brought out a few more anglers. There were a number of trucks and trailers at the landings getting in some la… --- ## [Lake of the Woods Fishing Report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report/212350)
**Author:** [@LOWLiz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/LOWLiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report/212350 "2012-11-06T21:34:31Z")
Fishing reports were few and far between as many anglers are out deer hunting. The soft water season is winding down with a few anglers still after those walleyes. There is still good fishing to be had near Clementson … --- ## [Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 10/22](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report-10-22/211747)
**Author:** [@LOWLiz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/LOWLiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-report-10-22/211747 "2012-10-22T18:25:06Z")
“Great Fall fishing”. Even with the recent rainy weather, the fish are still biting and there are limits coming in. Rainy River fishing continues to pick up as the shiners are on the run. From Four Mile Bay to the air… --- ## [Lake of the Woods Fishing is on!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-is-on/211476)
**Author:** [@LOWLiz](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/LOWLiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-of-the-woods-fishing-is-on/211476 "2012-10-16T16:51:47Z")
“Fall fishing remains strong!” The big storm from last week that blew through here, stirred up the water and made fishing a bit more difficult. But Lake of the Woods isn’t called the “Walleye Capital of the World” for no… --- ## [hi all](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hi-all/209035)
**Author:** [@rpcampy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/rpcampy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hi-all/209035 "2012-08-17T14:47:04Z")
\[;)\]hi all, i am rpcampy and i love to fish anything that swims. i call minnesota lakes my home with mille lacs lake my favorite. --- ## [Up And Coming Bait Shop!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/up-and-coming-bait-shop/208311)
**Author:** [@BestBetInc](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BestBetInc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/up-and-coming-bait-shop/208311 "2012-08-02T01:37:16Z")
\*\* \[indent\]\[b\]\[#000000\]\[#000000\] \[#000000\]\[#000000\]\[#000000\]\[#000000\]If you want the freshest & highest quality waxworms available up to 1¼ long and at prices as low as $15.00 per 1000 ($3.75 per cup of 250 with up to… --- ## [june bass fishing central MN](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/june-bass-fishing-central-mn/205211)
**Author:** [@Javelin18](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Javelin18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/june-bass-fishing-central-mn/205211 "2012-06-11T03:37:29Z")
So what lakes are hot right now? i know the opener for bass is this weekend and am lving Utah for a 6 week fishing trip. I will be based out of Elk River and dont mind traveling. shot me a PM if you dont want to post. An… --- ## [Fishing before opener?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-before-opener/201386)
**Author:** [@JohnnyP](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JohnnyP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-before-opener/201386 "2012-03-19T19:43:10Z")
Are you allowed to fish in MN before the opener once the lakes thaw if you catch & release? With such an early spring this year & the lakes just about there I can’t wait much longer! --- ## [Fishing before opener?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-before-opener/201389)
**Author:** [@JohnnyP](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JohnnyP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-before-opener/201389 "2012-03-17T18:26:40Z")
Are you allowed to fish in MN before the opener once the lakes thaw if you catch & release? With such an early spring this year & the lakes just about there I can’t wait much longer! \[:/\] --- ## [Hi!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hi/200202)
**Author:** [@Jakatie](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Jakatie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hi/200202 "2012-02-23T15:43:45Z")
I am new here. I am just getting into fishing and all it has to offer. I live in northern MN, so can anyone tell me where there is a good lake to fish at. Looking for walleye, and northern. Thanks --- ## [Need An Ice Guide](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-an-ice-guide/197221)
**Author:** [@rgreenland](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/rgreenland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-an-ice-guide/197221 "2011-12-25T17:04:38Z")
I will be visiting the state in the next few weeks and will need a guide for ice fishing. Any info avail would be appreciated.. Rob --- ## [I'm new and I can't live without fishing.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/im-new-and-i-cant-live-without-fishing/196970)
**Author:** [@squeedly](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/squeedly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/im-new-and-i-cant-live-without-fishing/196970 "2011-12-20T16:33:46Z")
Hello everyone, I am a fishing fanatic. I am possible addicted to fishing. I love to fish for Bass, Walleye, Northern, and panfish/sunfish in that order. I only keep walleye for food and that is rare. I catch and relea… --- ## [Thowing a cast net video](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thowing-a-cast-net-video/196016)
**Author:** [@Hobieadventures](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Hobieadventures)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thowing-a-cast-net-video/196016 "2011-11-28T05:14:51Z")
I hope it help enjoy --- ## [Leech Lake Perch Fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/leech-lake-perch-fishing/194214)
**Author:** [@PerchSlayer93](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/PerchSlayer93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/leech-lake-perch-fishing/194214 "2011-10-10T23:30:22Z")
We went to Leech Lake to fish and here is what we did. --- ## [new](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new/191467)
**Author:** [@FishfinderPro](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishfinderPro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new/191467 "2011-08-03T01:10:42Z")
hey everyone. just joined the site, saying hi! --- ## [FISHING IS ON FIREEEEE!!!!!!!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-is-on-fireeeee/189931)
**Author:** [@TREVORCOLE](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TREVORCOLE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-is-on-fireeeee/189931 "2011-07-03T04:39:09Z")
check out this video of some summer bass’n, be sure to comment, like and subscribe, thxs \[fishin\] --- ## [summer bass'n](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/summer-bassn/189930)
**Author:** [@TREVORCOLE](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TREVORCOLE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/summer-bassn/189930 "2011-07-03T04:38:17Z")
check out this video of some summer bass’n, be sure to comment, like and subscribe, thxs \[fishin\] --- ## [Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183679)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183679 "2011-03-09T22:43:52Z")
Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone We are polling our members to see who if any want to veiw our site with out advertisments on the pages. We are looking at making it aviailable in subscription format to cover the cost … --- ## [BFT in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 2011](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-in-entrepreneur-magazine-march-2011/182933)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-in-entrepreneur-magazine-march-2011/182933 "2011-02-22T20:07:37Z")
BigFishTackle.Com and the Mobile Phone Version BigFishTackle.Mobi are featured in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 2011, Please check it out and click the facebook “like” and “share” links at the top of the article, and for… --- ## [Mn. 2011 Winter trout, White Water area](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mn-2011-winter-trout-white-water-area/182652)
**Author:** [@spindoctor](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/spindoctor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mn-2011-winter-trout-white-water-area/182652 "2011-02-17T00:02:52Z")
After a month of often subzero and always below freezing weather, we finally got a series of days where the temperature has been high enough to keep the ice build-up on the rod tip to a minimum. And not a day too soon… --- ## [discount tackle shop](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/discount-tackle-shop/182073)
**Author:** [@crappielegend](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/crappielegend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/discount-tackle-shop/182073 "2011-02-04T06:31:57Z")
hi my name is mike and my dads name is charles we run a great discount tackle shop in streator,il we sell all fishing sinkers all sizes our splitshots are 50 in a bag for two dollars i forgot to mention that everything i… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/minnesota-fishing-forum/minnesota-fishing-general/191.md?page=1)