hey guys, I am a student soon to be attending school at the U of M. As an avid fisherman, I am looking for somewhere in the Minneapolis area that is fishable (not species specific, but walleye, pike, bluegill, crapie or large mouth preferred over rough fish) and does not require a boat. thanks for the help!
Pool 2 of the Mississippi provied for some good shore fishing, also check the lakes in Southwest. Harriet and Calhoun have produced for many of the members here. Good Luck!
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hey guys, I am a student soon to be attending school at the U of M. As an avid fisherman, I am looking for somewhere in the Minneapolis area that is fishable (not species specific, but walleye, pike, bluegill, crapie or large mouth preferred over rough fish) and does not require a boat. thanks for the help!
Well, BK should be able to point you in the direction of the “rough fish” 
You should get some good help from the others here as well 
Cruise over to Boom Island park, You can bike from Campus. plenty of spots to shore cast, focus on the shoot on the north/east side of the river around Hennepin Island.
Numbers of smaller smallmouth, ocasional walleye and of course cats and rough fish if you target them.
Also plenty of spots from shore between the 2 locks at St Anthony falls.
When I went to the U of M, we shore fished along the Mississippi. We had our best luck around the 94 bridge.
There are plenty of trails and access all along West River Parkway as well, which is really close to the U.
When I was your age my trolling would have been done at Deja Vu or other clubs around the area. 
But, in the long run your idea is better.
Im also a student and Ive found that P2 has been the best for everything so far…Just depends on what you feel like fishing for. Great fishing is closer then you think 
Thanks alot guys! I will keep all of these in mind as school approachs, and give a few of them a try when im in the area this summer!
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If I still in college, I would target bass and musky around Calhoun and Harriet. When the fish arent biting, the gals offer good scenery.
From the looks of that sentence, you SHOULD go back to college! 
Luv ya Dave! 
Caveman only pawn in game of life
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