FISHING IS HEATING UP!

    Fishing in the Park Rapids is heating up! Surface temperatures are rising and so are angler’s expectations. Most lakes do not have docks or porta-jons installed yet, but that will happen over the next few weeks. Since anglers can only target panfish right now, the key is finding small bays, sometimes only large […]

Fishing Report 1/26/2024

Ice conditions in the Park Rapids area are favorable for fishing, but anglers should proceed cautiously given the unique season Mother Nature has presented.  Most lakes have 12-14” of ice and vehicles are beginning to venture out on many lakes. However, visitors should diligently check conditions. Bringing along safety equipment is always best practice.  Walleye […]

Click here for Jason’s report Here is Jason Durham with this weeks fishing report for 12/28/2023 No ice is 100% safe! Be careful and check with Jason or local bait shops for updated conditions before you head out to your favorite lake! FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON […]

Labor Day Weekend 2023 Fishing Report

Happy Labor Day 2023 Fishing Report. Here is Jason Durham with this weeks fishing report. Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend! Watch here! FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON DURHAM OF GO FISH! GUIDE SERVICE AT 218-252-2278 OR VISIT GO-FISH-GUIDES.COM

September 2023 Blog

FALL, GLORIOUS FALL The fall harvest is underway in the woods as squirrels gather acorns and shred pine cones to lay away food for the winter, gardeners gather their produce and farm fields yield potatoes, beans and corn. The northern landscape will soon advance into breathtaking fall colors so take them in on a drive, […]

Fishing Report for Monday, July 17, 2023

Here is Jason Durham and Jason Mitchell Outdoors sharing their bass fishing tips. Watch: Crazy Big Largemouths on Tiny Lake FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL LAKES OR TO SCHEDULE A FISHING EXCURSION, CONTACT JASON DURHAM OF GO FISH! GUIDE SERVICE AT 218-252-2278 OR VISIT GO-FISH-GUIDES.COM

Fishing Report for the week of July 4th!

Here is Jason Durham with his up to date fishing report for the week of July 4th. For information on local lakes or to schedule a fishing excursion, contact Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service at 218-252-2278 or visit go-fish-guides.com

Fishing Report- May 22, 2023

    Last weekend’s 2023 walleye opener was a bit slow for anglers specifically chasing walleye in the Park Rapids area. However, for those willing to concentrate on other species, it was outstanding. What I have learned over the past week is is that the fish are very, very shallow. 1-8 feet has been the […]

Fishing Report 05/04/2023

Time to Celebrate! There’s reason to celebrate, because with a little over a week until the 2023 MN Fishing Opener, most lakes in the Park Rapids area are ice-free! Despite the lakes opening up just a couple days ago, anglers are already venturing out to explore the shallow, warmer water regions in search of panfish. […]

Fishing Report 4/11/2023

The thaw is on in the Park Rapids area! The thaw is on in the Park Rapids area! Travel conditions are changing rapidly daily. Currently, snowmobiles are the best mode of transportation, but ATV travel will be possible within the week. Snow is disappearing quickly and ice cleats should be on your list of safety […]

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