Anglers in the Park Rapids area are reporting great activity for panfish and pike, while walleye remains good, even though it has slowed from the first ice period. Those catching walleyes have found fish along primary drop offs and points, though anglers catching fewer, but larger fish, are finding them in shallow water vegetation. Time […]
The key word for ice fishing across the state right now is “conditions” Currently the Park Rapids area has favorable conditions for access, and mobility. Lakes currently have very little slush and snow with 11-16” of ice. Vehicle travel is taking place on some lakes, while ATV and snowmobiles are still being used by cautious […]
Ice-Ice-Fishing Lakes in the Park Rapids area are seeing ice angler traffic, but use extreme caution on larger, deep bodies of water that have areas which have only capped over in the past week. Panfish anglers are seeing good activity in shallow to mid depth weeds along drop offs with jigs or crappie minnows. Walleye […]
November 2022 Greeting card moments lie ahead The pace has slowed as we anticipate the approaching holidays. Golden tamaracks ring small lakes and ponds, geese make their noisy overhead passage to warmer places and woodland critters from squirrels to white tailed deer gather and browse ahead of winter. It is our tradition to celebrate two […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
