{"id":56324,"date":"2023-09-30T13:16:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=56324"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:54:58","slug":"minnesota-state-record-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/minnesota-state-record-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota State Record Fish: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 12<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota<\/a> is a freshwater paradise. But more importantly, it’s a dream come true for every avid angler. If you’re wondering why that’s the case, the answer is simple – the entire state is brimming with record-breaking specimens! And no, we aren’t exaggerating. We’re probably selling it short. But we’ll let the Minnesota state record fish speak for themselves. <\/p>

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We could endlessly gush about Minnesota being the ultimate freshwater angling destination, but only facts testify to this. So, in this article, we’ll list the most sought-after fish species in Minnesota and give you an account of how they made the headlines. So without further ado, let’s see what all the hype is about.<\/p>

Biggest Fish Caught in Minnesota by Species<\/h2>

As a freshwater fishing magnate, Minnesota boasts world-famous fish species such as Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish<\/strong>, and Perch<\/strong>. The list goes on and includes local VIPs like Walleye, Pike, Musky,<\/strong> and Sturgeon<\/strong>, too. But be it a local or global favorite (or both), one thing is certain – there isn’t a shortage of brag-worthy catches. <\/p>

To see what Minnesota’s record for each headliner is, click on the species below. Bear in mind that the fish are listed in alphabetical order and not according to the latest record.<\/p>