The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA): Although motorized boats are not permitted in the BWCA, over 1,000 miles of canoe routes provide access to some of the best fishing in Minnesota. Game species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, whitefish and lake trout. For more information, visit www.bwca.cc/.

Lake Vermillion: In the 1940's, the National Geographic Society declared Lake Vermilion as one of the top ten most scenic lakes in the United States. Since then, its 40,000 acres of water, 365 islands and 1,200 miles of shoreline have continued to attract fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts to Minnesota's beautiful Arrowhead region. Learn more online at www.lakevermilion.com/.