May 10—BEMIDJI — Fishing piers and boat ramps were buzzing with excitement at the crack of dawn on Saturday as Bemidji-area anglers got out on the water to participate in the Minnesota fishing opener.

In Minnesota, big lakes mean big fish, and lots of them. And big money, too. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the state’s 10 largest inland lakes feature a combined surface area of ...

BRAINERD — Anglers heading out for the Minnesota fishing opener this weekend would do well to pack their rain gear. Rain and strong winds are in the forecast for the fishing opener, which kicks off at ...

BAUDETTE, Minn. – If the walleyes didn’t cooperate on this sunny Saturday morning, the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 fishing season, it certainly wouldn’t be because of the weather. Morning temps in ...