For more than 75 years, Cragun’s Resort has been a beloved Minnesota vacation destination for friends, couples and families all over the Midwest—especially folks from Chicago. Chicagoans find their way to the Brainerd Lakes Area each year to experience what “Up North”—or as we like to say, “Up Nort”—really feels like in Minnesota. But those [...
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A record number of teams, 134, fished Gull Lake during the eighth annual MN Fishing Challenge, a multi-species fishing tournament, June 4. The 2-person teams found most fish shallow, and every team caught fish on Gull Lake near Brainerd. The teams raised a quarter million dollars to support MN Adult & Teen Challenge drug and […]
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Spring fishing opener weekend is almost here. And Cragun’s Resort can be your Minnesota fishing trip destination—for the whole family. Located on beautiful Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN, Cragun’s Resort has been a Minnesota fishing trip destination for more than 75 years. But the fantastic fishing isn’t the only perk. The amenities, dining and long [...
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Walleye are one of the most sought-after types of Minnesota fish because they are delicious to eat but difficult to catch. Guests of Cragun’s Resort are lucky to have the opportunity of fishing in the walleye-rich waters of Gull Lake. However, bounty doesn’t equal success, and fishermen know how challenging it is to catch walleye who ar...
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Minnesota fishing is the best there is. The fish are varied and challenging enough for any angler. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about Minnesota fish. 1. This is the most sought after Minnesota fish. The state record for this fish is 17 pounds, 8 ounces. a. Perch b. Northern Pike […]
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Maine is famous for its lobster, Alaska is known for its salmon, and in Minnesota we have walleye. Not only are walleye tasty, they’re also challenging and fun to fish for. If you enjoy fishing for walleye in particular, it’s time to invest in a walleye fishing rod. Walleye fishing rods are different than other […]
Read More »Photo taken in 1941 of the original lodge at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake Gull Lake is home to the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener this weekend. Read about the history of Gull Lake including Dutch Cragun starting his career selling worms in this Star Tribune article. For the complete article in today’s Star Tribune, click […...
Read More »Ah, summer. What a beautiful season here in Northern Minnesota! When was the last time you took the family on a good old-fashioned fishing trip? The Gull Lake chain is one of Minnesota’s best fishing spots for walleye, bass, pike, crappie and muskie, featured on shows such as “Good Fishin” and home to some of […]
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