Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes and offers some of the best fishing in North America. Alexandria, Minnesota, is in keeping with that tradition. Dozens of fishing guides will show you where and how to catch trophy walleye when lakes begin to ice over for the winter.
The best ice fishing is at the start of the season. As winter months progress, the oxygen levels in the water drops, giving fisherman fewer catches, according to Fishing Minnesota.
Lakes in the Alexandria area that are good for ice fishing are the 2,500-acre Lake Carlos, 2,371-acre Lake Mary, 137-acre Lake Agnes, 184-acre Burgen Lake and the 1,744-acre Lake Le Homme Dieu.
The Alexandria, Minnesota, area has many species of fish. The majority of guided fishing tours in this area is for walleye or panfish, according to Agape Fishing Guides, a local fishing guide service.
Alexandria hosts an ice fishing tournament each year called the Viking Sportsman Tournament. It is the second-largest ice fishing tournament in Minnesota, according to the tournament's official website.
Alexandria residents often place ice houses on area lakes during the winter months. They can be hauled off when the ice is no longer safe and placed back on the lake the next winter.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hosts an annual "Take a kid ice-fishing" clinic. The focus is on getting children involved in an outdoor activity and promoting safety on the ice.
