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The Brainerd Area Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing is fully staffed by volunteers. Won’t you join us?

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Your generosity helps us thrive. Learn about the many ways you can donate to Let’s Go Fishing!

The Latest News

Don’t miss our Captains Corner” Page for insights on boat operations and helpful tips!

June 30, 2026/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Ron P.

Click on the tab: “Captains Corner” on the top of this webpage for tips and equipment updates:

New Season, New Dock and New Location!

June 1, 2026/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Ron P.

Thanks to Lakeside Simplicity Dock & Marine for your assistance to LGF with the purchase of our NEW DOCK at a new location at Cragun’s Resort! Here’s some pics and a map to our new Cragun’s location. Thank you Dan and Steve for your hard work in getting everything just right for all our 2026 guests on Gull Lake.

Brainerd Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing now has our own ZEFFY Donation Page. Click the link below. NOTE: You do NOT have to donate to Zeffy under the Help keep Zeffy free for Lets Go Fishing, just enter zero or put a lesser amount on that line. AND THANK YOU!!!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/lets-go-fishing-brainerd-lakes-area

LET’S GO FISHING Brainerd Chapter serves our community!

Let’s Go Fishing – Brainerd Lakes (LGF) is a MN based 501c-3 nonprofit organization. Bringing Nature’s Healing and Well-being to our area Seniors, Veterans, Adults with disabilities and Youth by taking them on FREE fishing/boating excursions. All trips have a minimum of two trained volunteers on board to guide the excursion and provide a safe, enjoyable trip. Our pontoon is designed for easy boarding for ambulatory as well as wheelchair bound guests.

We are thankful for many things: the volunteers who give of their time and effort with joy and enthusiasm, and to our Sponsors and Donors for the thoughtful financial support.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals though fishing and boating excursions

that strengthen communities, build relationships and create memories.

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As Let’s Go Fishing continues to provide outings in the Brainerd Lakes Area, we want to thank our devoted volunteers, sponsors, in-kind donors and guests for our successful season last summer. We are looking forward to another fun, heart-warming season.

As in the past, there will be opportunities to schedule trips on Gull Lake, Rice Lake and Bay Lake. LGF Brainerd is now hosting nature excursions from our Rice Lake location, These trips will feature a MN Master Naturalist onboard as we cruise the beautiful Upper Mississippi River. Bring your binoculars and cameras for this nature-filled experience. These excursions will not include fishing time and will be labeled as such.

Our primary client base includes senior residents of care facilities, those living at home with support services, individuals living independently, Veterans and our Youth. There is no cost, free will donations are accepted.

Our strong, committed team of trained volunteer captains and first mates offers our guests the best experience possible, whether fishing or simply cruising. We have received many positive comments and notes of appreciation over the years. Check out the photos of our many smiling faces from trips held during the past few years!

Testimonials

Aug 2025 – The residents had a fabulous time on the pontoon with the LGF volunteer assistance for a great fishing trip. Lots of smiles!

Captain Ron + The first mates Steve and Steve – Thank you for hosting our group of Residents from Country Manor and always making their experience GREAT!I They all said was great fun they had and all the help with the hooks and here is a donation to say Thanks!
Court Manor

“Fantastic fishing trip! Took three Veterans with me and they enjoyed getting out on the water – here’s a donation to support what you do!

Brainerd Weather

Brainerd, US

12:21 pm, Jul 4, 2026

76°F

broken clouds

75 %

1016 mb

5 mph

Wind Gust: 9 mph

Clouds: 76%

Visibility: 6 mi

Sunrise: 5:30 am

Sunset: 9:11 pm