| Rainy Lake is one of the premiere lakes of | | | | fishery. There are a lot of fish as well as many |
| Minnesota. The lake is actually located on the | | | | quality-sized fish. You can also catch northern pike |
| border of Minnesota and Canada near International | | | | and crappie on this lake. Fishermen have lots of |
| Falls, Minnesota. This lake is a popular fishing and | | | | success with jigs, crankbaits and minnow-shaped |
| boating destination and the area is just beautiful. | | | | baits. In many areas, you will catch smallmouth |
| The lake is part of Voyageur's National Park, | | | | bass and walleye in the same spots and lures that |
| which is Minnesota's only national park. | | | | resemble a bait fish will give you the best chance |
| Voyageur's National Park is a huge park with | | | | of catching both species. |
| 218,054 total acres. 134,265 acres are of land and | | | | Because Rainy Lake is a popular vacation |
| 83,789 acres are of water. The park gives you | | | | destination, you will have plenty of options for |
| an opportunity to see wolves, moose, black bear, | | | | finding a place to stay on the lake. There are |
| white-tailed deer, bald eagles and loons. With all of | | | | numerous cottages, motels and resorts that can |
| the wildlife and the undeveloped shorelines, you will | | | | accommodate you on your trip. Many of the |
| definitely feel like you are on a vacation. Rainy | | | | resorts have boat rentals available for you or |
| Lake and the Voyageurs National Park is a great | | | | included in your lodging package. You can also find |
| vacation destination. | | | | plenty of knowledgeable fishing guides that can |
| Let's talk about the fishing on Rainy Lake. | | | | help make your trip a memorable one. |
| Thousands of anglers come here every year to | | | | For more information on the fishing resorts, |
| fish for walleye and smallmouth bass. Rainy Lake | | | | guides and more, take a look at our Rainy Lake |
| has an outstanding walleye and smallmouth bass | | | | fishing page. |