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Fishing Report – Fishing Opener 2020

Its going to be a great opener in the Park Rapids area! The crappies are starting to invade the shallows and the walleyes are done spawning so they will be on the chomp as well.  For the crappies find warm water and bring some bobbers, #6 hooks, and crappie minnows.  For the sunfish—the same but […]

Blog – Fishing is not cancelled

Fishing is not cancelled The outdoors is a sanctuary for those of us fortunate enough to live in homes with yards, gardens, trees and lakes. The ice has gone out, loons are back, trees are budding and a warm spell has allowed spring rituals like raking and washing windows to begin. Most local events that […]

Fishing Report 2-4-20

Fishing is good—if you can reach the fish.  Deep snow, slush, and some water mixed in as well is making it difficult to travel on many of the area lakes.  However, there are still lakes that are accessible.  Crappie action has been good in the main lake “deep holes”. Fish are suspending 20-25 ft. down […]

February 2020 Embrace the Bold North

Need an excuse to head north? With Valentine’s Day, a three-day weekend and snow depths up to our eyeballs, it’s a great time to visit.   Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails will take you places you might never find in the summer time – and there are no mosquitoes. Or explore the forest […]

Ice Fishing Report

As the ice thickens from as low as 4” up to 8” on area lakes, hopefully the slush will go away! For now, foot traffic, small ATV’s, and portable shelters will get you to the fish—which are being caught plenty close to shore. Find still healthy weeds in the 6-10ft range and you will find […]

PRDBA photo contest winners

PRDBA photo contest winners announced Winners of the summer-fall Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) photo contest are Debbie Center of Nevis, Tracy Lund of Akeley, Christopher Pattock of Tempe, AZ and Barbra Wicks of Park Rapids. A record 66 entries were received in the PRDBA’s 19th contest. Center’s photo, Somewhere Under the Rainbow, won […]

Heart of the Holidays plus more festive events!

A rundown of Heart of the Holidays events this year. Click the links below the list for more information and more events all around the area!       Nov 9 The Big November Craft & Vendor Show  8th Annual Hunting Opener Vendor & Craft Show Nov 15-Dec 13 KK Radio Network Christmas Cash Giveaway […]

Fishing Report Tip

Since the open water fishing has about come to a halt due to early staged of freeze up and the deer hunting season, I will provide fishing tips until the first safe ice fishing report is generated. So you tie on a new ice jig—tungsten, lead, tiny hook and all—whatever. You go to the “honey […]

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