Hello fellow anglers - I have the opportunity to train at the Mayo Clinic for residency. Fishing is an important part of my life, and it certainly plays a factor when choosing program location (would like to bring the ranger). Minnesota sounds like it has a lot to offer in terms of fishing. Big smallmouth guy, grew up on the south shore on Lake Ontario.
What is around in terms of smallmouth? Looks like Lake Pepin is kind of close to Rochester? What is the drive like to Mille Lacs? Would greatly appreciate any info on the area.