Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on May 20, 2026
Outdoor News
May 20, 2026
Strong winds continue to limit fishing opportunities. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on May 20, 2026.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: State parks and trails offer opportunities over Memorial Day Weekend
Staff and News Reports
May 20, 2026
The Minnesota DNR is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system as well as tips on how to safely plan your trips. The DNR’s summer activities guide is a great place to
Minnesota Senate removes funding for Boundary Waters group following logo controversy
Justin Runberg
May 20, 2026
Minnesota lawmakers approved funding recommendations from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for projects across the state – except one.
Senators passed an amendment stripping Friends of the Boundary Waters of this year’s funding
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Fixing North Dakota’s draconian regulations for nonresident hunters: Here’s an idea…
Minnesota Letters To The Editor
May 20, 2026
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 22, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
New Minnesota muskie plan puts an emphasis on bettering existing fisheries
Justin Runberg
May 20, 2026
A new long-range state muskellunge plan will shift focus from finding new muskie waters to improving existing fisheries.
The Minnesota DNR says the plan will help guide the agency until 2040 through a series
Despite dip from 2025, Minnesota turkey hunters on pace for top-three harvest
Eric Morken
May 20, 2026
Minnesota’s turkey harvest through Monday of this week is down almost 12% from the same time last year, but hunters are still on pace to kill the third most birds in state history this spring.<br
MN Daily Update: Restrictions lifted on hunting in national parks, wilderness areas
Outdoor News
May 20, 2026
The Associated Press reported last week that the Trump administration is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and wilderness areas. Listen here for details.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 19, 2026
Site Staff
May 19, 2026
Water temperatures are still in the mid-40s, and the majority of walleye anglers are getting it done with a jig and minnow.
Legacy funding bill passes on final day of Minnesota’s ’26 session
Justin Runberg
May 19, 2026
Minnesota legislators passed the Legacy funding bill in both chambers over the weekend as the session wrapped up on Sunday.
Lawmakers reached an agreement Friday on a $191 million appropriations bill that many Capitol
