minnesota fishing opener

It won't snow for the Minnesota Fishing Opener, but it will be windy and chilly with wake-up temperatures stuck in the 40s. The good news: most of the rain should pass to our south and west on Saturday. Choppy on your favorite lake, but at least you won't get soaked.

Late ice-out around Minnesota has some wondering if they'll be able to hit their favorite lake for fishing opener, in just a couple of weeks.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is already making his plans for fishing opener 2023 with the announcement of the location of the yearly Governor’s Fishing Opener, which is assuming of course that he's still the Governor.

Not only is it important to follow the steps laid out by the DNR to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, Minnesota state law states that it must be done.

Over 30 percent of boating fatalities in Minnesota happen in cold water with a victim not wearing a life jacket and it can happen faster than you think.

It's been a cold winter, and a cold spring. Our ice out date for lakes will likely be later than average.

At long last, the Minnesota fishing opener arrives this weekend and while anglers will experience warmer temperatures, the water will still be dangerously cold.

The Minnesota DNR wants everyone to be aware of northern pike regulations and they remind us that they can be good to eat. Here's how to filet them.

Minnesota Fishing Openers are super exciting, but also can be a bit sketchy.

The Minnesota fishing opener is this weekend and the Minnesota State Patrol wants everyone to go home with a prize walleye caught close to home, but not a ticket.

Minnesota Opener is this weekend, and anglers are hopefully waiting for ice to clear.  We've gathered some reports and some sources of information for you this morning.  Looks promising that fishing opener will happen!