Rainy Lake Guiding

05/08/2026

Taylor and Jason Mitchel outdoors are always fun to chat with!

Happy Fishing opener to all!

New JMO Podcast is live!

Bruce Jean from Mille Lacs Lake Guiding & Rainy Lake Guiding joins the show to chat about all things Minnesota fishing opener. His 30+ years of guiding and tournament fishing makes for a very informative and insightful podcast. Thanks again Bruce👊

04/08/2026

Rainy Lake - the place to be!

Mom was right, I have a face for radio. 😊

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www.voyageursnationalparktour.com

That's when ice out finally happens in the northern part of the state, and the Rainy Lake area begins to shine. Kelli chatted with local guides who shared tips to help you make the most of your trip up there.

04/07/2026

ICE OUT 2026? (Fun comments wanted)

On April 3, we measured 35” of solid clear ice.

In the comment section below, guess the date you think ice out will be declared on Rainy lake.

All correct guesses will be entered in a drawing to win a Rainy Lake Guiding yeti mug!

Earliest recorded was April 6, 2012
Latest recorded was May 22, 1950
Data collecting started in 1930

All guesses must be submitted by midnight on Friday April 10 midnight.

04/05/2026

Outdoor News - Rainy River Run!

Happy Easter

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03/31/2026

42” and 39.5” of pure power!!

The Snot-Rockets are on fire!

33” of solid clear ice.

March 31, 2026

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03/28/2026

The 2026 Battleship!!

Rays sport and marine Bemidji
Mercury Marine
Lund Boats
Thunderbird Lodge
Reeds Sporting Goods
Trimlight
Funeral Home Loans

03/26/2026

-always fun chatting w Kev!

ON THE LATEST PBCO PODCAST, presented by Lund Boats: HARDWATER TO HARD COURTS--
We talk all things Bruce Jean...Hardwater fishing on Mille Lacs and Rainy; The Rainy River Run; Sturgeon; Tour Guiding; Costa Rica Rooster Fishing; and even refereeing. In fact we even have an Officiating Oriented Fast Five. Another great reason to listen to the podcast. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, or just click HERE: https://art19.com/shows/paul-bunyan-country-outdoors?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxiRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGaFNLY2pZYVFEM1VxQmg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjuV9SDFcsYbAu0c-MSmo7-W46ZsGeQkpYgxRF-bCTj3bg7vYnKnl8rm1j58_aem_jM3dCaCECqkm5GMd17eU8Q

03/25/2026

March 24, 2026. Birchdale Update

20” walleyes are biting!!


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03/18/2026

Looking to enjoy a docktail on Rainy Lake without worrying about navigating the lake yourself?

Hop aboard and we’ll take you resort to resort, hitting all the best hangouts, then cruise you back as the sun sets over the water.

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03/09/2026

March 9,2026!

Who’s ready for open water?