Mike Schwieters, owner of Boyd Lodge in Crosslake, said this past weekend he hadn’t seen such perfect weather for a Minnesota fishing opener since the 1980s, and that he was excited for people to get
As Outdoor News went to press on Tuesday, various state and federal agency firefighting personnel continued to fight three large wildfires burning in St. Louis County that reports indicate had destroyed personal properties in the
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 16, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
The Minnesota DNR is inviting citizens to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge.
“Public input, stakeholder discussions, and conversations with our tribal partners have been critical
It’s 87 degrees in early April near Pine Island, Fla., and veteran fishing guide and charter captain Troy Creasy is enjoying an early-evening splash of bourbon after a long day on the water.
He’s
The lake trout bite has been solid, with good action in 70-120 feet of water.
Unless you’re convinced that to properly catch walleyes in Minnesota, clouds must fill the sky – perhaps offering a light spitting of rain – and waves must rock your craft, you had to thoroughly enjoy
Shallow water and minnows have been key for early season walleyes. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on May 13, 2025.
The go-to method was a jig and a minnow over the side of the boat while anchored up or spot-locked.
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