Guide To Great Trout Fishing Locations In Minnesota

All about fishing for rainbow, brook, brown and lake trout in local lakes and streams.

Trout Waters

There is lots of water in MN with trout of one kind or another. Many of the rivers and streams have trout as do Lake of the Woods and Lake Superior.

Click the images and links above for species details.

Select the best trout lures and baits

Trout spinners, crankbaits and jerkbaits work well for shallow, reasonably active fish. Salmon eggs, worms and prepared baits will work at virtually all depths.

Minnesota State Record Trout

The state record rainbow trout was caught from the Devil Track River.

The state record brook trout was taken out of the Pigeon River.

The state record brown trout came from Lake Superior.

The state record lake trout was caught in Lake Superior.

The state record tiger trout, 2 lbs 9 oz, was taken out of Mill Creek.

Minnesota practices several trout management programs including stocking of trout in a variety of Minnesota fishing waters. Visit the Minnesota Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources website for additional information on trout and trout stocking schedules in Minnesota.

Watch trout fishing videos to see trout anglers in action.

The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Browns are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts.

Additional trout information

Trout Conservation
Trout Unlimited

Trout locations and info, by state.