Minnesota, The Land of 10,000 Lakes. If we’re not the number one fishing state in the country, who is?
Well, according to researchers at gambling.com, Louisiana is the best state in America for them. .
The research team looked at things like water area, number of fishing licenses sold, fishing license costs, charter and guide costs, and fishing equipment and bait sales to come up with annual rankings.
Top 10 States for Fishing in 2023
- Louisiana
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Oklahoma
- Maine
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
- Alaska
- Georgia
- Ohio
As far as our other two neighbors go, North Dakota is 13th and Iowa is 33rd.
Ten Most Common Fish Caught in Minnesota
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
- muskellunge
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Yellow Perch
- Bluegill
- Crappie
- Sunfish
- Rock Bass
A Minnesota resident adult fishing license for 2023 will cost you $25. For a non-resident, the same annual license costs $51. After that, there are a ton of different options, combos, and scenarios that can be added to the base license. You can get all the information from the Minnesota DNR here.
The Ten Worst States for Fishing in 2023
- #41 – Maryland
- #42 – Indiana
- #43 – Texas
- #44 – Virginia
- #45 – New Hampshire
- #46 – New Jersey
- #47 – Nevada
- #48 – Kansas
- #49 – California
- #50 – Connecticut
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more than half a million Minnesotans will buy a resident fishing license this year.
