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Trophy Bluegill Fishing In Alexandria MN

By / March 5, 2015

I’m sure many of you are ready for winter to be over, but as we all know it won’t be for some time yet. Like it or not, we potentially […]

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2015 Ice Fishing Challenge Pictures and Results

By James Feist / February 19, 2015

  The Ice Fishing Challenge in Alexandria was a success once again! Tons of people came out to enjoy good company with friends and family, and of course, trying their […]

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January Alexandria Fishing Report

By / January 11, 2015

Now this is what I call some serious ice making weather!  In sub-zero temps like this, it’s common to add ½ to 1 inch of new ice per day.  On every lake I’ve checked there […]

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Catch Big Fish and Big Prizes at the Ice Fishing Challenge

By James Feist / January 7, 2015

Here in Minnesota we embrace the winter. It holds lots of beauty along with providing plenty of outdoor recreation and fun. Luckily for the Alexandria area there are things to […]

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New Year’s Celebrations to bid 2014 Farewell

By James Feist / December 23, 2014

As another year comes to an end, we are prompted to take a look back as another calendar benchmark passes on by. The year 2014 in Alexandria was certainly a […]

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Mild Temperatures and Fishing Frozen Lakes

By / December 19, 2014

 During last week’s warm up we lost the couple inches of snow we did have along with a couple inches of ice. This made for a slippery wet surface on […]

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Our Winter Guide for a Winter Get-Away!

By James Feist / December 8, 2014

There are hundreds of reasons the Alexandria area is a great place to visit in the winter. Hundreds of lakes to fish? We have it! Hundreds of fish to catch? […]

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December 2014 ice report

December 2014 Ice Fishing Report

By / December 1, 2014

  The ice in the Alexandria area remains to be in excellent condition.  There is very little snow on the ice so with the cold temps the ice is gaining […]

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First Frozen Lakes

By / November 18, 2014

I don’t think anyone thought winter was going to hit us this quick, but it’s definitely here!  Only two weeks ago we were fishing on open water and now most […]

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First Frozen Lakes

By / November 18, 2014

I don’t think anyone thought winter was going to hit us this quick, but it’s definitely here!  Only two weeks ago we were fishing on open water and now most […]

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Turn that Winter Frown, Upside Down!

By James Feist / November 10, 2014

Here in Minnesota, it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Yep, I’m talking about winter. Sure, the Alexandria lakes area is AMAZING in the summer. Hundreds of lakes to enjoy, […]

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Warm Weather and Fall Fishing

By / October 27, 2014

  The last few weeks have made this October the warmest I can remember. As enjoyable as the weather was, it was bittersweet for me.  The warm sunny days kept […]

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Spooktacular Halloween Happenings in Alexandria

By James Feist / October 22, 2014

It’s that time of year again! Ghosts and goblins begin to run amok in celebration of the end of harvest and the shortening of daylight, which installs the seasonal chill. […]

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Lake Carlos State park in the fall

Excellent Fall Colors at Lake Carlos State Park

By James Feist / September 30, 2014

Considering all the lakes and trees around Alexandria, it’s difficult to say exactly where the best fall colors are located around the area. However, after visiting Lake Carlos State park […]

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Paddling the Chain of Lakes in a Canoe

By James Feist / September 25, 2014

In case you didn’t know, there are about 351 lakes around Alexandria in Douglas County. If that isn’t awesome enough, over a dozen of these lakes around the city are […]

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Discounts on an Autumn Golf Get-Away

By James Feist / September 22, 2014

Whether you call it Autumn or Fall, one thing is certain…..it’s here! The autumn months are very popular times to get outdoors and have some fun. It might be because […]

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Picnic in a Park….anyone? (with Fall Color Update)

By James Feist / September 16, 2014

There is something to be said about enjoying a nice meal with nice people. It’s almost a guaranteed good time.  The food tastes good, the conversation is intriguing….. what could […]

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The Beginnings of Autumn Beauty (with Fall Color Update)

By James Feist / September 2, 2014

Now that Labor Day is over and school is in session for most of the country, there is concrete certainty for the arrival of autumn. Although the official beginning of […]

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A Beautiful Central Lakes Trail Bike Ride

By James Feist / August 22, 2014

If you’ve ever explored the Central Lakes Trail around Alexandria, it’s no secret how many opportunities for adventure it holds. Spanning 55 miles from Fergus Falls, through Alexandria and to […]

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