Public Invited to Comment on Special Fishing Regulations
During a series of public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about fishing regulations that are in place or are newly proposed for 15 lakes and one trout stream, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR has scheduled 13 meetings across the state in coming weeks to review regulations that […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Fishing Report 08.13.18
Capt. Josh lets us know what’s biting and how to reel them in! We have been hammering the Walleyes all week. Lindy rigs and crawlers at the lake basins 30-40 ft deep. A red #2 hook is a good bet. Crappies remain strong in the shallow weed beds at 6-10 ft using a jig and […]
Legends & Logging Days Schedule
Here it is, the event schedule for Legends & Logging Days! There is still space in our Sip & Paint with Nate, Lumber Jack & Jill and Cornhole Tournament events. Click the link to for prizes, rules and how to sign up. Admission to Legends & Logging Days is $5, kids 12 and under are […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 08.02.18
Fishing has been super in the Park Rapids area. Many good catches of Walleye and Crappie have been had by my clients all day long. Crappies are just off the weed lines in 12-15 ft of water and can be caught slowly trolling small white jigs tipped with a minnow. The Walleyes are being caught […]
Festivals Fill August Weekends with Fun
Communities are celebrating their culture and heritage on weekends throughout August. In between, you can go fishing, take a kayak around the lake, go tubing down a river, pitch a tent under the pines, stay off line for a few days or shop where you don’t have to stand in line. Whatever you choose, it’s […]
More Deer Licenses Available This Year
The Minnesota DNR just announced that more deer licenses will be available this year. More specifics from the Department of Natural Resources July 30th press release: Licenses available Aug. 1; deadline to apply for antlerless permits is Sept. 6 Additional deer hunting opportunities will be available this fall because numbers continue to rebound across the […]
Volunteers Needed for Legends & Logging Days
The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteer to help with Legends and Logging Days to be held August 9 through August 11, 2018. This iconic community event is an opportunity to meet and network with other volunteers. Please follow the link below to sign-up to volunteer. All volunteers will receive […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 07.25.18
Where are fish hiding? Capt. Josh knows! Big bluegill and bass are hitting plastics worked along the inside weed edges in the 5-10 ft range. 1/16 oz tube jigs for the panfish and 1/4 oz swim baits for the bass. Walleyes can be caught in the lake basins in the 20-40 ft range using bottom […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 07.20.18
Park rapids fishing is on fire. Explosive smallmouth Bass fishing on rock piles or points using tube jigs in 8-13 ft of water. Walleyes are cruising deep jumps in the 20-35 ft range. Try a crawler spinner combo. Pike are in the cabbage hitting chartreuse spinner baits retrieved or trolled just below the surface. Big […]
How to Have a Legendary Summer
Legends & Logging Days is 4 days of summer fun August 9-12 that you’ll find nowhere else. End the summer with something worth remembering by getting in on the action. The full event schedule is on the way, these are just the events that require RSVP. Register yourself or your team for these epic events at the links […]