December 17, 2010 Explore Minnesota Fishing Report The ice fishing season has begun, and so will Explore Minnesota Fishing Reports next week!
Ice is rapidly developing on lakes throughout the state, and anglers are beginning to venture out for hard water angling. The Explore Minnesota Fishing Report will resume next week, with information on where to drill holes for the most ice fishing action!
Please note that ice is still forming, and some ice remains unstable in areas where heavy snow cover has inhibited ice development. As always, please check with local bait shops and resorts for the most current conditions before venturing out. The contacts below can help you get in touch with the right people. And, we have recently updated our website at Explore Minnesota Tourism - check it out and see all that Minnesota has to offer. Happy Holidays from Explore Minnesota Tourism!
Northeast Minnesota
International Falls -Rainy Lake & the Rainy River
1-800-325-5766;
www.rainylake.orgKabetogama
1-800-524-9085;
www.kabetogama.comEly
1-800-777-7281;
www.ely.orgCook/Tower - Lake Vermilion
1-800-648-5897;
www.lakevermilionresorts.comCook County: Lutsen-Tofte, Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail, and Grand Portage
www.VisitCookCounty.comGrand Rapids
www.visitgrandrapids.comNorthwest Minnesota
Baudette -Lake of the Woods & the Rainy River
1-800-382-FISH;
www.lakeofthewoodsmn.comBemidji
1-800-458-2223;
www.visitbemidji.comWalker - Leech Lake
1-800-833-1118;
www.leech-lake.comCass Lake/ Deer River - Winnibigoshish & Cutfoot Sioux lakes
1-800-356-8615;
www.casslake.comPark Rapids
1-800-247-0054;
www.parkrapids.comDetroit Lakes
1-800-542-3992;
www.visitdetroitlakes.comCentral Region
Otter Tail Lakes Area
1-800-423-4571;
www.ottertailcountry.comMiltona
1-877-833-2350;
www.VisitLakeMiltona.comPine River area lakes
1-800-728-6926;
www.pinerivermn.comWhitefish Chain of Lakes area
www.whitefish.orgBrainerd Lakes Area
1-800-450-2838;
www.explorebrainerdlakes.comIsle/Onamia -Lake Mille Lacs
1-888-350-2692;
www.millelacs.comWillmar
1-800-845-8747;
www.seeyouinwillmar.comTwin Cities Greater Metropolitan vicinity
Northeast Metro/Chisago Lakes Area
651/257-1177;
www.chisagolakeschamber.comWhite Bear Lake Area Lakes
651/653-5122;
www.ExploreWhiteBear.orgWaconia
952/442-5812;
www.destinationwaconia.orgSouthern Minnesota
Lake City -Lake Pepin/Pool #4 Mississippi River
1-877-525-3248;
www.lakecitymn.orgFaribault Area Lakes
1-800-658-2354;
www.visitfaribault.comAlbert Lea
1-800-345-8414;
www.albertleatourism.orgFairmont Area Lakes
1-800-657-3280;
www.fairmontcvb.comOrtonville -Big Stone Lake
1-800-568-5722;
www.bigstonelake.com "The information in this report is provided courtesy of community organizations throughout Minnesota. This report is brought to you by Explore Minnesota Tourism."