Whoa! It’s finally here: the 2026 Minnesota walleye fishing opener.
Every year is different, which makes it fun and challenging. Ice-out dates, daily temperatures, the spawning schedule, and other unforeseen variables can make it difficult to catch a Mother’s Day meal of fresh walleyes. With a few simple tips in your pocket, however, we’ll find success!
A 10-tip countdown to the Minnesota walleye opener Read More »
Good numbers of steelhead were caught over the last week following a push of fresh fish here.
Michigan Fishing Report – May 6, 2026 Read More »
There’s certain criteria that has to be met in order to crack any list of Top 10 fishing lakes in Otter Tail County. When a given lake makes a top five list in these parts, you know it’s a pretty special fishery.
In reality, no such lists exist, but angler accounts matter, especially in a part of the state where exceptional fishing lakes are easy to find. Multi-species opportunities, quality fish in both numbers and size, year-round fishing success, and excellent habitat would be on such list, if it did exist. Rush Lake meets all that criteria and more.
Walleyes improving, panfish steady on Rush Lake in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County Read More »
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 8, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Busy week for Pierz conservation officer Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events across Minnesota published in the May 8, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
It’s finally here, opener of walleye season in Minnesota.
If you’re like me, you have been anticipating this weekend for a whole year. After what seemed like a cool spring so far, and now with an early opener, I wonder what the bite will be like. I am going to guess those fish should be real close to their spawning grounds.
Pro Tip of the Week: Top tips for May 9th, opening-day walleyes Read More »
Water temperatures are even cooler than last week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on May 6, 2026.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on May 6, 2026 Read More »
Minnesota’s fishing opener arrives on May 9 and along with it comes a great sense of anticipation. When it comes to participation, the opener is a big deal. For many, this is one of the first weekends on open water and the unofficial kick off to the season.
If you’re after walleyes this opener, or spring, here are five tips to finding and catching more.
Five keys to finding and catching more walleyes this spring Read More »
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – commonly known as the “Farm Bill” – cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, April 30 in a 224-200 vote.
It now heads to the U.S. Senate for committee markup, likely to happen around the end of May or early June, per Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.)
Farm Bill clears U.S. House Read More »
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