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Want to fish some of the
best lakes in Minnesota?
Here’s how to find them
BY RACHEL M. ANDERSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
BRAINERD
North
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FISHING
N
ow that temperatures are warming
up, it’s finally time to get back out on
the water to enjoy the best of what
Minnesota has to offer. The state has expansive
wilderness, beautiful scenery, and some of the best
fishing in the country.
Whether you are looking for a great day of family
fun reeling in crappies and perch, or want to test
your skill going after prized fish, such as walleye,
bass, or the northern pike, the state’s waterways
have something for everyone.
Nate Blasing, 42, a fishing guide with the S & W
Guide Service in Brainerd for the past 20 years, is
particularly partial to the waterways of Central
Minnesota. “This is where I grew up and know the
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