Skip to Main Content

Grand Marais, Minnesota: Giant Fish Crashing Through Building

It appears to have dropped like a bomb from the sky, perhaps from the overstuffed gullet of a monster Minnesota pelican?

Beaver House

Address:
78 Broadway, Grand Marais, MN
Directions:
Beaver House. Hwy 61 into town, then turn south on Broadway for two blocks. On the east side.
Hours:
July 2021: Reported returned after repairs. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
218-387-2092
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
Save to My Sights

Visitor Tips and News About Giant Fish Crashing Through Building

Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.

July 2021:

Giant Fish Crashing Through Building

As of 7/11/2021, the fish head is back! Curiously, the fish tail is now missing.

[Karen Hansen, 07/12/2021]
Beaver House Giant Fish

As of June 29 the fish head is still missing from the Beaver House. It's still a building that stands out for the distinctive exterior decor, but if you're only going up to Grand Marais to see the complete fish you'll want to wait a little longer.

[Bryan Thao Worra, 07/08/2021]

Beaver House.

Beaver House: Missing Giant Fish

No longer there.

[MLR, 06/30/2021]

Currently under repair, the giant fish was supposed to return in time for the 2021 summer tourist season. Delay at the fish-crashing-through-building repair shop?

Giant Fish Crashing Through Building

The whole front head part of the fish is missing and only the tail half is there. Not worth seeing.

[PWarren, 04/27/2021]

Currently under repair, the complete fish is supposed to return in time for the 2021 summer tourist season.

Sign: The Fish Head Will Be Back.

Giant Fish Crashing Through Building

The fish is currently missing its head. But, there's a sign in the window letting visitors know it will be back.

[Audra W, 10/27/2020]

A prudent notification to prevent public panic.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Canoehead SignCanoehead Sign, Grand Marais, MN - < 1 mi.
Naniboujou Painted LodgeNaniboujou Painted Lodge, Grand Marais, MN - 14 mi.
Father Baraga's Boat MiracleFather Baraga's Boat Miracle, Schroeder, MN - 30 mi.
In the region:
Large Mechanical Wolf, Bayfield, WI - 70 mi.

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

My Sights on Roadside America

Save Cool Vacation Destinations! ...Try My Sights

Mobile Apps

Roadside America app: iPhone, iPad Roadside America app for iPhone, iPad. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! ...More

Roadside Presidents app: iPhone, iPad Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. POTUS landmarks, oddities. ...More

Minnesota Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

JFK's World Famous Twine Ball, Highland, Wisconsin (Mar 18-24, 2024)

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

More Sightings