Fishing Opener

The weather this weekend for anglers is expected to be cold, especially Saturday morning.  Regardless of the temps outside, the Minnesota DNR says that water temperatures statewide are still below 70 degrees, cold enough to cause the gasp reflex and incapacitate even strong swimmers in less than one minute.

A lot of motorists will be hitting the road this weekend, looking for their next big Minnesota fishing opener success story.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds travelers to plan ahead and use extra care when driving through highway work zones.

Before you head out for the Minnesota fishing opener, make sure you brush up on Minnesota's invasive species laws because, beginning this year, violators who are found guilty of violating those laws will now face more than just a fine.

The Minnesota fishing opener is Saturday so I decided to use my Country Throwback to spotight a Trace Adkins hit with a video that stars our amazing listeners.

I'm sure you have all of your travel plans set for Saturday's Minnesota fishing opener.  Now it's time to focus on what the fishing conditions are going to be like where you will be casting a line.  Luckily, the Minnesota DNR is here to help

The Minnesota fishing opener is this Saturday, May 14, and if you chose to fish within a Minnesota state park, participating in the annual event is free and easy.

As thousands of Minnesotans prepare to head out to the lakes for the 2015 fishing opener, I thought it would be a great time to use the Country Throwback to bring back a video starring some of our great listeners.

Wisconsin was last weekend and this weekend it's the highly anticipated Minnesota fishing opener, and the turnout is expected to be substantial.

May 9 will be here before we know it so now is as good a time as any to predict how the conditions will be for the Minnesota fishing opener.

On you marks, get set, fish!  The Minnesota fishing opening is finally upon us and as you get your lines out, the Minnesota DNR has 10 things you should know about the fishing opener.  From new piers and improved piers, a LakeFinder program, to a Take A Mom Fishing deal, it's all here.  You may want to make this page a favorite to refer back to.

Really the only way to know for sure if ice is going to be off the lakes is to see it up to the minute for yourself.  Temperatures have been warming up, and ice has been deteriorating, but so far, you can see ice on just about all of these webcams.  Take a look for yourself at some of Northern Minnesota's most popular fishing destinations.

Months ago me and some friends made plans to fish the Wisconsin fishing opener.   We kept the date open, got babysitters lined up, bought our licenses and eagerly waited to get back on the water.  However, it was apparent last week that we were going to have to change plans with the bizarre late spring we've had.