There are several ways to get the most enjoyment out the thousand lakes to choose from in Minnesota. Some of the top Minnesota lakes to fish in are Lake of the Woods, Lake Millie Lacs, Leech Lake, Lake Vermilion, Lake Minnetonka, Cass Lake, and Detroit Lake. Other popular types of sport fish to catch in several of the lakes in the state are muskie and pike. Minnesota lakes are also renowned for their walleye and trout fishing. Lake Superior is also known for an excellent supply of coho and king salmon. Both lakes have species of yellow perch, walleye, black crappie, northern pike, bluegill, rock bass and largemouth bass. Lake Superior and Lake Itasca are able to be fished year-round, including ice-fishing in the winter. Out-of-state visitors will need a Minnesota fishing license.
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Both lakes are naturally formed glacial lakes known for excellent free fishing for residents of the state. Minnesota is also home to Lake Itasca, the source and beginning of the Mississippi River. Minnesota's northeast is bordered by the Great Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a popular destination for both canoeing and fishing and is one of the most visited wildernesses in the United States. Most of these lakes are located in Northern Minnesota which also features the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a 1,090,000-acre wilderness area within the Superior National Forest. Minnesota also has 34,167 miles of rivers and streams. In fact, cartographers have identified 28,176 different lakes, ponds and wetlands in the entire state, however 6,572 are so small they don't have recorded names. Minnesota is known to be the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", however there are actually about 11,842 lakes in the state.