
Thoughts about the fishing opener
The good news is that the best fishing is yet to come. Continued warmth will get those walleyes and crappies active in shallow water, and Memorial Day weekend could bring the best fishing of the

The good news is that the best fishing is yet to come. Continued warmth will get those walleyes and crappies active in shallow water, and Memorial Day weekend could bring the best fishing of the

But game plan is always subject to change based on information from other anglers.

The panfish bite was better than the previous week, but still isn’t consistently good in most parts of the state. Until it remains bright and warm for an extended stretch of days, this pattern will

Finally some warm weather and consistent water temps. Amazing what one night of stable water temps does to the bite. Exciting time of year and some very fun patterns.

The spring crappie transition, from deep wintering holes, all the way up to the shallow shoreline spawning areas they use later in spring as well as location, presentation and some hot baits you can use

Once you get the hang of the swimbait, it will change the way you fish.

An eye-opening look at the ’eye opener.

When it comes to finding walleyes on the Minnesota fishing opener, it can be difficult for a lot of anglers because no one has been able to get on the water and develop a pattern.

Minnesota River is a top-drawer walleye fishery as well, albeit an off-the-radar and largely unheralded one. And it’s especially good during the spring and fall.
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