World-Class Fishing on North Star Lake

North Star Lake is a pristine 1,024 acre lake with a maximum depth of 90 feet and DNR-rated clarity of 13 feet. Located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest North Star Lake offers challenging fishing and abundant recreation amidst breathtaking scenery.

With 15 miles of shoreline and many points, secluded bays and underwater reefs North Star Lake is a fisherman's heaven. Many anglers find it hard to resist the lure of the muskie! North Star Lake has a well-known reputation for its trophy muskie fishing as well as its walleye fishing. Northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and perch are also abundant.

Walleye fishing on North Star Lake!! North Star Lake Resort, located on the east shore of North Star Lake, offers conveniences such as a cement boat launch, live bait, tackle, gas and oil sales as well as boat and motor rental. Our fish cleaning facility is modern and clean and is a great place to swap fish stories and tricks of the trade. Cottage rental includes either dock space for your boat or free use of one of our boats. We ask that you reserve your free boats in advance.

Whether you fish, water ski or comb the beach and shoreline for treasures - we think you will find North Star Lake the vacation destination for you!

We've included some informational links below for more information on North Star Lake and fishing in Minnesota:

2011 Fishing Opener Calendar

Walleye & Northern Pike: May 14, 2011
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: May 28, 2011
Muskie: June 4, 2011

North Star Lake Map (350 kb .pdf file)

DNR's North Star Lake Survey
DNR's Water Clarity Report on North Star Lake
DNR's Water Quality Report on North Star Lake

2010 Fishing Regulations (.pdf file)

Resident Fishing Licenses
Non-resident Fishing Licenses

How to Tie a Palomar Knot
or click the image for more info. on tying knots

Interesting Links:

How Much Does Your Musky Way? - A New Weight Chart

Walleye, Northern, Bass and Bluegill Weight Calculator

Guided Fishing Trips

Minnesota Fishing Guides - Tom Neustrom, Grand Rapids MN

Tom Neustrom - Full-service Minnesota Fishing Guide and Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Legendary Guide.

Plan your next guided fishing trip with a professional fishing guide from the Minnesota Fishing Pros.

Please call today to make plans for your Minnesota fishing vacation on North Star Lake!

Dan and Carol Koenig
North Star Lake Resort
PO Box 128
Marcell, MN 56657
218-832-3131
1-800-356-6784
Email: vacation@northstarlakeresort.com