The beautiful Park Rapids area is alive and full of activity during the wintertime, and 2018 is no exception. Visit Park Rapids and nearby Itasca State Park for these events and activities this season: USXC Snowmobile Race: Park Rapids Heartland 200—January 20 & 21, 2018 The Park Rapids USXC Snowmobile Race consists of 2 one-day […]
Finally a true cold snap to help make some safe ice! Nothing has changed much fishing wise since last week nor will anglers see any true heavy changes in the next couple of weeks other than better ice conditions. While most of the smaller lakes are walkable and even able to support smaller atvs, the […]
The small lakes are finally frozen over for the most part. The ice is not consistent or what I would consider safe. In a week or so, that should be a different story. However, with a little scouting and some common sense, some decent ice for walking on and some active fish through the ice […]
Ice fishing is coming to an end quickly. For me, it’s been a great productive ice fishing season. Tons of fish have been caught, pictures taken, memories made for countless guests. In a couple weeks, the open water guide season will start and I will again be working the 75 hour a week grind until […]
Not much has changed since last week—except the ice conditions. Schools of bluegills and crappies can be found in the shallows just under the remaining ice. Depths of 3-8 ft are common. On the other hand, there are big schools of pan fish suspended just out over the deep water near the spawning grounds. They […]
Panfish, Panfish, Panfish. Shallow water ice fishing has been good and really good when the weather warm up and melting occurs. Along with the longer days comes the natural triggers of insect activity and baitfish moving shallow to eat—and the bluegills and crappies follow. Sight fishing in 2-7 ft of water is the main stay. […]
Now that fall is upon us it is time to get excited about the changing leaves, the crisp smells in the air and the excitement that comes next: Minnesota winters. Many people shudder at the thought of below-zero temperatures, but Minnesotans relish it. Whether it brings the thrill of the catch in a fish […]
March 2010 Vacation plans start here Winter’s winding down, but usually Mother Nature doesn’t get the memo and delivers snow, snow and more snow and with it the opportunity to ride or ski groomed trails through the frozen forest. At least during the first part of March and maybe longer, the ice is still safe […]
January 2010 Celebrate winter We have 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails through the woods. Snow conditions are excellent with a 12 to 14″ base. Cross country skiing is great at Soaring Eagle Ski Trail and Itasca State Park. Both have warming facilities. Ice on our lakes is 12 to 14″ thick so ice fishing […]
