In Minnesota’s fishing waters, any fishing enthusiast can catch northern pike, trout, salmon, crappy, small and large mouth bass, sunfish and more. Minnesota features excellent walleye fishing and noted as the best in the nation due to its northern situation. During winter months, Minnesota’s ice fishing is fantastic and there are many spots to fish outdoors. Minnesota is dotted and in fact, virtually covered with lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. The state provides over 10,000 lakes and most provide some fishing opportunities.