Every fishing tale needs a great setting, and Rainy Lake offers the perfect north woods backdrop for an unbeatable trip. If you’re anxious to get back on the water, we don’t blame you. For fishing fanatics, the words, “Where’d my bobber go?” carry special meaning, and setting the hook on a big one never gets old. While there are over 10,000 lakes in Minnesota to choose from, there is only one Rainy Lake. A world-class fishing experience is right in your backyard, and it’s time to find out what makes it great.
Like any good story, your fishing trip should start off with the right background information. Rainy Lake is one of the best-kept fishing secrets in the United States, and the anglers who know about it tend to keep their lips sealed. Most Minnesota lakes have a few “fishing spots” where boats end up practically on top of each other for the chance at a bite or two. Rainy Lake is the polar opposite – you’ll often find peaceful solitude and more fish than you can count. You might even spend a day or two meeting more fish than people. You’ll be smiling ear-to-ear when you anchor at little-known hotspots for fish.
Rainy Lake offers a true fisherman’s dream vacation – without the need for a passport. Trophy fish live below these placid waters – so keep the net close by – you’ll need it. It’s tough to go hungry when you’re reeling in walleye, smallmouth, crappie and northern pike that you can enjoy right on your houseboat. Make sure you have space on your wall at home, just in case you end up mounting one of these beasts.
Although you’ll have much of the lake to yourself, you don’t have to go it alone. We provide fishing guides for guests, so you can have a Rainy Lake expert onboard your boat. Our helpful guides direct you to hidden lake formations and offer bait and technique advice. When it’s all said and done, you’ll feel like a pro yourself. A busy day on the lake is bound to make you tired, but luckily, you don’t have to go far to rest. A cozy houseboat, such as our Kempton Cruiser is the perfect place to dream about the next day of fishing. Your fishing tale is waiting to happen on Rainy Lake this summer – so why wait?