As the lakes around the Park Rapids area cool off, a couple of things are happening. Many of the crappies and big ‘Gills are heading into deeper muddy bottomed flats. Look for the fish in the 20-30 ft. range. Use a jig/minnow combo to catch these fish. Bigger Northern pike are beginning to come out […]
We are experiencing a near perfect fall leaf season and with no killing frost yet, wildflowers and garden flowers are still in bloom. Geese and ducks are migrating and often pristine white trumpeter swans can be seen in pairs on lakes and rivers. The harvest is underway in fields of corn, beans, sunflowers and […]
We asked Park Rapids fans on Facebook where they’d recommend grabbing a bite to eat in the Park Rapids and Lake Itasca area. We received lots of responses, supplying us with a fantastic list of eateries and tips, including recommendations on what to order off the menus. Here is part 1 of the must-try restaurants […]
Hello everyone, Happy Fall. Things are changing fast—for the good! From Leech Lake all the way over to Detroit Lakes–that puts Park Rapids in the middle! Panfish are schooling in deeper water. Look for them in the 15-30 ft range. Smallmouth bass are gathering along steep breaks near deep water. Catch them with a crawfish […]
Fall Crappie fishing has kicked in throughout the Park Rapids area. Concentrate on the deeper muddy bottoms in the 19-25 ft range. Use an 1/8 oz jig tipped with a crappie minnow and keep a close eye on your electronics so you know how high off the bottom to keep the jig. Northern Pike can […]
Fishing in the Park Rapids Region is taking a steep turn into Fall patterns—quickly. This is creating heavy schooling of fish. As the waters cool the fishing gets hot. This will continue through October. This is the time of the year to start using big minnows for live bait for walleyes and Pike. Steep drop […]
Never underestimate the beauty of the gradual slide from one season to the next as early fall reveals itself across the north woods. Whether you prefer to just view the changing landscape or take part in one of September’s special events, it’s a show that only arrives once a year. End your summer with a […]
