Minnesota is one of the best, if not the best freshwater fishing state in the country. With over 5,400 fishable lakes and 15,000 miles of fishable streams, fisherman will never run out of places to explore. While walleye is the most sought after fish in the state, there are 158 species of fish found in Minnesota lakes. The state boasts excellent fishing for northern pike, muskie, several varies of both trout and bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, salmon, herring, and lake whitefish.

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