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Fishing outlook favorable across northwest Minnesota going into May 15 walleye opener Minnesota statute sets the fishing opener as two Saturdays before the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, which this year is Saturday, May 29. This year s fishing opener is the latest it can be, and the opening weekend doesn t coincide with Mother’s Day, as it does most years. 7:45 am, May 11, 2021 × Lake of the Woods again will be a popular destination for this year s Minnesota Fishing Opener, but the Rainy River may still come into play, as well, depending on how many of walleyes that spawn in the river have trickled back to the lake. Saturday, May 15, is opening day. (Photo/ Brad Dokken, Grand Forks Herald) ....
Fishing outlook favorable across northwest Minnesota going into May 15 walleye opener Minnesota statute sets the fishing opener as two Saturdays before the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, which this year is Saturday, May 29. This year s fishing opener is the latest it can be, and the opening weekend doesn t coincide with Mother’s Day, as it does most years. 7:30 am, May 8, 2021 × Lake of the Woods again will be a popular destination for this year s Minnesota Fishing Opener, but the Rainy River may still come into play, as well, depending on how many of walleyes that spawn in the river have trickled back to the lake. Saturday, May 15, is opening day. (Photo/ Brad Dokken, Grand Forks Herald) ....
Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO Dec 31, 2020 12:18 PM Ice continues to develop rapidly due to more seasonable temperatures. Please remember that ice is never 100% safe and ice conditions can change daily. Anyone choosing to head out should check the ice often. Learn more about ice safety. For rules, regulations and other helpful information on fishing in Minnesota, consult the DNR’s Fish Minnesota web page. Anglers are asked to fish lakes and rivers close to home, and practice social distancing. Learn more about safer ways to travel at Explore Minnesota’s COVID-19 Information page. Happy New Year from Explore Minnesota! ....
Northwest Region Baudette - Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River Good numbers of walleye and sauger are being taken from the south end of Lake of the Woods. Resorts have set their fish houses over productive depths of 20 to 27 feet of water. Using a jigging line, and dead-stick a live minnow on a second line. For the jigging line, use jigging spoons with a minnow head or minnow tail. Ideal colors are gold, glow, glow red and pink. Some jumbo perch, large northern pike and eelpout are adding to the fun. In fact, one angler caught an eelpout this week that weighed just over 17 pounds. The Minnesota State Eelpout Record weighed 19.67 pounds, and was also taken on Lake of the Woods. ....