Explore Baudette, Minnesota

Baudette, the Walleye Capital of the World, is located just south of Lake of the Woods on State Highways 11 and 172. It is also located near Zippel Bay State Park and Beltrami Island State Forest. Baudette is an attractive community in an area known for its year round fishing and many outdoor activities. Baudette is home to many fine businesses, Specialty shops, restaurants, motels and resorts with facilities to serve you when you are in the region. One attraction in Baudette is Willie the Walleye. He turned 40 years old in 1999 and each June the City of Baudette celebrates his birthday.

When you visit Lake of the Woods you are about as far North as you can get and still be in the continental U.S. Located North of the 48th parallel and away from urban light & air pollution, Minnesota's True North offers a panoramic view of the Aurora Borealis or Northern lights. They can be a virtual light show on practically any clear evening.