The reason we travel to Northern Minnesota to fish stream trout through the ice is for the experience and the solitude. Although we could have easily kept limits of trout, we only kept a few rainbows around 20″ and let everything else go. The lakes were empty of people and we really felt alone out there. Some lakes were completely untouched and we were the first to break trail. Sure, you could go to some other ‘trouty’ destinations where you have chances at much larger fish with cityscapes in the background or on the horizon – but you just can’t beat the wild scenery of the North and having an entire lake to yourself, wondering what might come swimming through your hole in the ice.
A thick male brook trout in full colors.
Getting after it.
The Trout-Ski
Ski-doo Troutski
A steamy rainbow trout just pulled out of the ice hole.
Another fat and colorful male brookie.
Gunther watches.
Looks like a fun trip