Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame Hours
Hours
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Admission
Family (2 Adults & Kids under 17)-$25
Adults---------------------------------------$10
Students (6 - 17)--------------------------$5
Children (5 & Under)-----------------Free
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We Invite You...
to visit the museum with your family and/or to arrange a guided tour for larger groups.
On behalf of the Founders and Board of Directors, we express our sincere gratitude for your interest in the museum and education center.
Fishing Hall of Fame of MN Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony Tickets Now available
Event takes place on Friday, September 26, 2025 - At Rice Creek Hunting, Rec. and Event Center 16543 Game Farm Road, Little Falls. Doors Open at 4:30PM.
Social 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Dinner at 5:30PM
See the enshrinement of Jimmy Bell, Don Pursch, Jon Thelen, Nesheim Bait, and Ray's Sport and Marine into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame! Limited number of tickets available.
Adults: $50 & Children under 16: $20
🎣 Nominate a Legend for the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame! 🏆
Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on fishing in Minnesota?
We’re now accepting nominations for induction into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame — a place that honors the anglers, guides, industry leaders, conservationists, and organizations who have shaped and elevated the sport we all love.
🏅 Nominees should have demonstrated significant contributions to Minnesota’s fishing heritage, whether through innovation, education, leadership, conservation, or dedication to the fishing community. Must be 50 years of age or older and lived in the State of Minnesota for 25 years. Please print the form and email it and all of the required information to mnfm@mnfishingmuseum.com
🕛 Deadline to submit nominations is midnight on July 31st.
Nominations received after that date will be considered for the following year.
📩 Submit your nomination and help us recognize the individuals and organizations who have helped build Minnesota’s fishing legacy.
Let’s honor the legends who’ve cast a lasting line in Minnesota history!
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PRESERVING & PROMOTING MINNESOTA’S FISHING HERITAGE
When It Comes to Fishing, Minnesota Is In A Class All Its Own
The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) is a place where angling memories come alive and stories are told of days gone by. The collection of over 20,000 artifacts related to Minnesota fishing is beautifully displayed and lovingly maintained at 304 West Broadway in Little Falls, Minnesota.
The Museum…
The Minnesota Fishing Museum is not "just a collection of old fishing items," but rather a collection of historical possessions that belonged to individuals from across Minnesota who were (and are) a part of the history of freshwater fishing in our state. The museum holds a priceless collection of fishing-related antiques and memorabilia tracking the heritage of freshwater angling in Minnesota.
Presently the Minnesota Fishing Museum displays over 20,000 fishing-related artifacts. A log cabin set recreates an old time fish camp at the lake. A large diorama depicts a typical spearing dark house on a frozen lake, complete with a Northern Pike moving in to be taken. Numerous displays showcase the artifacts found in many anglers’ tackle boxes throughout the years. Motors dating from 1902 are displayed throughout. The aquarium with live native fish is the focal point for learning and just relaxing. The Minnesota record fish display inspires anglers to catch "the big one."
Master Angler Program
ELIGIBILITY
The Master Angler Program is open to all licensed anglers in Minnesota. Nonresident anglers with an appropriate Minnesota license are also eligible to participate. There are separate divisions for adults and youth anglers. Before you apply to be a Master Angler, please review the program rules and qualification chart.
QUALIFICATION
Minnesota Angler Awards are made available on an annual basis according to the calendar year January 1 through December 31. Deadline for application is April 30th of the following year.
CATEGORIES
The program has three award categories; Master Angler, Expert Angler, and Grand Master. Anglers must qualify at the Master Angler level before becoming eligible for Expert Angler status, and finally the Grand Master award.
Master Angler: Open to any legal angler who has released or harvested one qualifying fish.
Expert Angler: Open to any legal angler who has released or harvested three trophy fish. Each fish must be a different species and must be caught in the same year. Entries for the each fish must be submitted separately using the application form.
Grand Master: Open to any legal angler who has released or harvested five trophy fish. Each fish must be a different species and must be caught in the same year. Entries for the each fish must be submitted separately using the application form.
RECOGNITION
Qualifying entries will receive:
A listing with their photo on the Master Anglers page of the MN Fishing Hall of Fame website and the hall of fame Facebook page.
A browser-generated certificate commemorating the achievement of each catch.
Hall of Fame Nominations
One can make a significant impact on the lives of many without ever being well known. It is important to honor all of those who had a great influence on the great sport of fishing, whether famous or not. Corporate advances tend to be much more visible to us. For it’s their products that shape the evolution of the sport of fishing.
