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The Big Fish

Bena, Minnesota
The Big Fish in Bena, Minnesota
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size65 ft long
Built1958
TypeGiant animals

A 65-foot-long muskie built in 1958 as the Big Muskie Drive-In restaurant, with red eyes once made from Coca-Cola signs. It sits a few miles west of Bena near Lake Winnibigoshish and appears on a postcard in the opening credits of National Lampoon's Vacation.

Where is The Big Fish?

The Big Fish is in Bena, Minnesota. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is The Big Fish?

The Big Fish is in Bena, Minnesota. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is The Big Fish?

65 ft long.

When was The Big Fish built?

The Big Fish dates from 1958.

What other giant roadside attractions are near The Big Fish?

The closest on our map are Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji (about 33 miles away as the crow flies), Paul Bunyan (Akeley) in Akeley (about 34 miles away as the crow flies), Nevis Tiger Muskie in Nevis (about 40 miles away as the crow flies).

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