The Edge of the Wilderness Resort Area is located near Grand Rapids Minnesota.

Minnesota Fishing Resorts with Walleye, Muskie, Northern, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish at the Edge of the Wilderness Resort Area.
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Where in the World is the Edge of the Wilderness Area?


 Come Fish Minnesota's
Edge of the Wilderness Resort Area

We make it easy to catch the lunkers!  The "Edge" is home to more than half of Itasca County's 1400+ lakes and some of the best Minnesota Fishing Resorts in the state.  With all that water here you know the lakes are teeming with lunkers lurking in the depths - waiting for you to outfox them.

Family fishing vacations are popular at the Edge of the Wilderness Resort Area.
Family fishing vacations are very popular here.

Many of the lakes within the "Edge" are spring fed and stocked regularly by the Minnesota DNR with walleye, muskie or trout. 

A wide variety of Minnesota gamefish inhabit the lakes and rivers here. These include Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Black and White Crappie, Bluegill, Sunfish, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Bullhead.

Many of the resorts here can provide you with fishing guide service.  Just ask your hosts about it when you are making your lodging reservation.

Important 2008 Dates

Walleye & Northern - May 10, 2008
Bass - May 24, 2008
Muskie - June 7, 2008

This 42-inch Muskie was caught and released on North Star Lake.
The Edge of the Wilderness Area is well known for it's great fishing.  This 42-inch Muskie was caught and released on North Star Lake.

This Lunker Walleye was caught on Hatch Lake.
A Nice Walleye From Hatch Lake!

These two nice bass were caught on Big Turtle Lake.
A Successful Bass Hunt On Big Turtle Lake!

Helpful Fishing Links

2008 Minnesota Fishing Regulations

Non-Resident Fishing Licenses

Resident Fishing Licenses

State Record Fish

Please keep only enough fish that you will use, and practice Catch & Release. The future of good fishing depends upon your sportsmanship.
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