The mighty Mississippi river / Lake Pepin has a fish with your name on it, so let Dutch's Fishing Guide Service help you catch it! Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, and more could be biting, depending on when you go.
"We had a great day! We didn’t catch a many fish as we wanted, but he told us that the bite hadn’t been very good all summer." — Hannah,
Kujawa Outdoors runs angling trips out of Lake City and the surrounding towns along the Mississippi River and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. Come spend a day, Walleye fishing on the Mississippi River and beautiful Lake Pepin.
"Joe is very knowledgable at catching walleyes. we ran planer boards and crankbaits." — Sue,
MedCity Adventures Guide Service is your ticket to the stunning waters of Southeastern Minnesota.
"Our family had a wonderful time Ice Fishing with Captain Spencer & Jason!" — Katherine,
Discover the abundant fishing opportunities around Rochester, Minnesota, where anglers find diverse species across rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Nestled near the Mississippi River and surrounded by fertile waterways like Lake Zumbro and Silver Creek, the region offers year-round adventures. Target trophy largemouth bass at Foster Arend Lake, crappie and bluegill at Chester Woods, or walleye and northern pike in deeper channels. Ice fishing thrives in winter at spots like Lake Zumbro Park, while designated trout streams such as Trout Run Creek provide fly-fishing excitement.
Rochester fishing charters open access to prime locations including Myre-Big Island State Park's Albert Lea Lake and Merrick State Park's Mississippi backwaters. Explore the Root River for smallmouth bass or Silver Lake for family-friendly shore angling. With habitats ranging from weedy shallows to river currents, Rochester delivers consistent action for every angler—whether chasing panfish with kids or battling hard-fighting pike. Experience Minnesota's famed fisheries through guided expertise and unforgettable catches.
