Anglers looking for shore fishing spots can enjoy four upgraded piers in northeast Minnesota this open water season. The pier improvements are at these locations:
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, Ironton
- Little Emily Lake, Crow Wing County
- Munger Landing, Duluth
- Wakemup Bay, Cook
Additionally, the DNR is close to finishing upgrades to the fishing pier that was in place on Sand Lake, near Warba, and full installation of the improved pier is scheduled for June.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is committed to ensuring every Minnesotan can enjoy the many outdoor experiences the state has to offer. The DNR maintains more than 200 accessible fishing piers throughout the state in both urban and rural settings. Shore fishing is a great way to try out angling without a boat. All people need is a pole, hook, bait and a little luck. To view all of Minnesota’s shore fishing locations, visit the DNR website.
The upgraded fishing piers are funded by Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences), a one-time investment of $150 million to help ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests enjoy a world-class recreation system. To learn more about this initiative, head to the Get Out MORE webpage on the DNR website.