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Rainy Lake is a freshwater lake straddling the border between Minnesota, United States, and Ontario, Canada. Covering an area of approximately 894 square kilometers, it serves as a major gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. A portion of its southern shore lies within Voyageurs National Park, making it a popular destination for boating and fishing. The lake drains westward into the Lake of the Woods via the Rainy River.
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Rainy Lake ranks #67 of 214 in the Lake ranking, behind Lake Onega, ahead of Lake Inari.
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Where is Rainy Lake located?
Rainy Lake is a massive freshwater lake straddling the international border between Minnesota, United States, and Ontario, Canada. It covers an area of approximately 894 square kilometers.
What major wilderness areas are near Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake serves as a major gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the US and Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. These interconnected regions are famous worldwide for their pristine, motor-free canoeing routes.
What is the fishing like on Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake is a premier destination for anglers, famous for its outstanding walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing. The lake hosts dozens of annual fishing tournaments, drawing competitors from across North America.
What historical sites are on Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake is home to the historic Voyageurs National Park on the US side, which preserves the water routes once used by French-Canadian fur traders. The area features ancient Indigenous pictographs painted on sheer cliff faces.
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