Fishing Report 10/20/22
Fall definitely has it all when it comes to fishing in the Park Rapids area! Water temps have dropped into the low to mid 50’s and the fish are VERY active. Walleye anglers are having one of the best opportunities to consistently catch fish and anglers are seeing the best success in the 18-24ft with […]
Fall Family Fun at Pike’s Corn Maze
A Shrpa Collab What to Bring Weather Appropriate Clothes Money for Admission ($8/person cash or check only) Comfortable Shoes What to Expect After a quick (their service is super speedy!), stop at Great Northern Cafe and take the whole family for a fun-filled adventure to Pike’s Corn Maze, located only a few miles from Park […]
Wild West Weekend at Carters’ Fall Festival
A Shrpa Collaboration What to Bring Weather Appropriate Clothing Comfy Shoes What to Expect A quick drive from Park Rapids will bring you to the beautiful Carter family farm for their annual Fall Festival! This adventure highlights the biggest attractions at the festival: Music and fun in the Corn Crib, the Wild West […]
Sights and Sounds of Lake Itasca
a shrpa collaboration What to Bring Weather Appropriate Clothing Camera Bike (If you want to bike the Wilderness Loop) Destinations click here to see an in-depth look! What to Expect Start your adventure with a scenic drive through Itasca State Park’s Wilderness Loop, where you will be greeted with scenic vistas and tree-lined roads […]
Spend the Day Exploring the Lake Country Scenic Byway
A Shrpa Collaboration What to Bring Camera Snacks Road Trip Music Weather Appropriate Clothing Lake Country Scenic Byway Map Destinations click here for an in-depth look! What to Expect This adventure will take you from the sweeping views of Big Detroit Lake to downtown Park Rapids along the beautiful Lake Country Scenic Byway. […]
Fishing Report 9-30-2022
Many lakes have turned over and the fish are well into their fall routine. Water temperatures in the Park Rapids area have dropped to the low 60’s. Many lakes have turned over and the fish are well into their fall routine. Walleye fishing has been good, primarily using minnows and glide baits in 18-26 feet […]
October Blog
October 2022 Migrate north for fall fun and adventure Fall colors have not peaked yet so there’s still time to head north to explore the country roads, trails and lakes and enjoy the views. When temperatures shift, fog veils the picturesque landscape of stacked bales of hay and wetlands. Some hunters have headed to the […]
Fishing Report 9/16/2022
September and October are some of the absolute best months of the year to catch fish of any species in the Park Rapids area. With cooler nighttime temperatures and declining water temperatures, the fish are feeling winter on the horizon and are starting to feed heavily. Most notable are the bass. As the earth cools […]
Fall Color Finder
Come back each week to see what’s changing in the Park Rapids Lakes Area & Itasca State Park this Fall season! Fall Color Finder
Fishing Report 9/2/2022
Labor Day weekend is going to be HOT for fishing in the Park Rapids area! Panfish, bass, northern pike and muskie have all been very active recently. Although walleye activity isn’t comparable to the earlier part of the season, walleyes are still being caught and now is the time when trophy walleyes are more […]