DNR urges anglers to fish close to home for fishing opener
Minnesota DNR Reports
May 6, 2020
New ‘close-to-home’ guidelines minimize potential virus transmission.
Minnesota fishing opener
Breaking BWCAW ice for opener lake trout
Spencer Shaver
May 14, 2019
The author learns that targeting ice-out lake trout sometimes requires navigating through North Country icebergs, but fresh lake trout fillets make it all worthwhile.
Open-water walleye tips for the opener
Site Staff
April 26, 2019
Monitor water temperatures closely and bring live bait, especially leeches and shiners, to connect with Minnesota’s favorite sportfish on May 11 and beyond.
Quest for fishing: experiment to discover the better presentation
Tim Lesmeister
May 16, 2018
Whether you’re fishing off a continental shelf for swordfish, swinging for river steelhead, or slip-bobbering for opener walleyes, always be ready to switch things up.
Amid perfect conditions, a perfect storm on Lake of the Woods for the fishing opener?
Site Staff
May 12, 2017
All signs point to a strong Minnesota fishing opener on the popular and highly regarded walleye fishery.
Minnesota fishing opener: Don’t forget about the pike
Site Staff
May 12, 2017
Walleyes get all the attention on ‘The Opener’ — and in general in the state — but those who do chase northern pike could be rewarded nicely for their efforts.
Fishing opener 2017 Q&A: Seven excellent open-water walleye questions
Site Staff
May 10, 2017
Minnesota’s inland waters walleye fishing season begins this Saturday, May 13. Follow T3’s advice for top walleye success this weekend and beyond.
Shore fishing on the opener? Minnesota DNR visuals to get you in the mood (video)
Minnesota DNR Reports
May 8, 2017
Will you be shore fishing on the Minnesota fishing opener? Regardless, a video from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to help get you in the mood for fishing Minnesota’s epic annual event.
A Minnesota fishing opener state of mind (video)
Minnesota DNR Reports
May 8, 2017
Video from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to get anglers in the mood for the upcoming state open-water fishing opener on Saturday, May 13. Not that most Minnesota anglers need any help.
