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Quackaddict9

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First of all is Rainy Lake on Minnesota water or is it Canadain waters? I am kind of confused. Well I have seen/heard some nice crappies pulled out of Rainy Lake. I would like to venture out there some day and try it for some walleyes/crappies. So if you could help me where a place where I could start... I am not looking for your spots, just somewhere where I could start looking around. I'll be happy with a few caught. Thanks if you can help me out. I am going to buy a map but it looks kind of complicated. confused.gif

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I can answer your first question....it's both. The Canada/US border runs through the lake. Someone else will have to help you with the crappie info as I've never ice fished Rainy.

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black bay is pretty much the only place to find crappies on the MN side, otherwise you'll have to cross the border to find 'em. Walleye bite is picking up again on MN side.

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HEY Q 9,

MOST OF RAINY SITS ON THE CANADIAN SIDE, CRAPPIES HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN AMERICAN WATERS IN THE SAND BAY AREA, AMERICAN NARROWS AREA, THE KETTLE FALLS AREA & THE CRIBS AT GRINDSTONE CAN EXCELLENT, BUT YOU HAVE BE THERE AT THE RIGHT TIME, BUT AS THE OTHER POSTS SAY, THE BEST CRAPPIE FISHING IS IN CANADIAN WATERS.

SINCERELY,

FISHMEISTER

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Just to add to what fishmiester said... While most of Rainy is in Canada, its still over 40 miles from one end to the other on the Minnesota side! And most of the Minnesota water is in beautiful Voyageurs National Park. Because the lake is so large, I don't know of one single map that provides much useful detail. I believe there are folding maps that divide most of the Minnesota side onto both sides of the paper.

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Rainy Lake One Stop has great maps of Rainy Lake and they're a sponsor listed under the Rainy River thread. This is a great way to start planning your trip. Be sure to get the laminated maps with multiple pages. They're zoomed in for different sections of the lake and they show depth contours. This map is a must for navigating or fishing Rainy Lake. Even if you have a gps chip these maps are great for getting a big picture of a certain area. It's easier to get a feel for the lake on a larger scale with the laminated maps, I always have one in my boat on Rainy. This map and a gps will get you a long way. I think they go about $30 and I'd think One Stop would put one in the mail for you if you payed shipping.

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I worked at One Stop and I'm sure Doug would be able get you any maps you were interested in. As FullTilt said, maps can give you a great idea of what you're looking for. The flip-thru charts he mentioned are a great way to buy maps, they cover nearly the entire MN side from sand bay to kettle falls.

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alright thanks guys, I'll look into it. Maybe make a trip up there sometime this year soon? thanks again. cool.gif

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