minnesota fishing opener

May 1, 2019

Many of the ice-out dates are just around the corner, along with the fishing opener weekend! There are 14 lakes in the Minnesota Northwoods, so you can take your pick to find the perfect lake for your perfect opening day! Outside of the standard regulations, some of our lakes have their own special fishing regulations. Big…

May 11, 2017

Do you have your Minnesota fishing license yet? Don’t wait a minute longer – the Minnesota fishing opener is this weekend, Saturday, May 13th! It’s shaping up to be a nice weekend with highs projected in the high 60’s to low 70’s and sunshine, you don’t want to miss this. The tackle box is cleaned…

April 16, 2017

A First-Timer’s Guide to Fishing With Children Catch a fish for a kid and entertain him for a day. Teach a kid to fish and you’ll make memories to last a lifetime. In Minnesota, fishing is a tradition that spans generations. But in this technology age, fewer children are catching the fishing fever. Here are…

April 9, 2017

Since the lakes around Minnesota Northwoods are among the last ones in the country to thaw, we’ve only got one thing on our minds. FISHING, of course! Spring is one of the best times of the year to fish for most species. Fish work up a big appetite following the long winter and rigors of…

April 3, 2017

“The best moments are when younger kids get the experience of catching their first big fish and seeing their excitment!” Building memories to last a lifetime is what the Minnesota Northwoods experience is all about. Get hooked on fishing with us this spring and summer! We’ve got 10,000 lakes to make 10,000 memories! So… what memories…

March 21, 2017

If you listen closely you’ll hear it. It’s the steady drip of melting snow trickling down icicles from the cabin rooftops. It’s the tinkling of thousands of shards of lake ice pushing against each other, bringing the frozen lakes back to life. It’s the sound of gentle rain promoting new green life where once was…

March 13, 2017

Northern Minnesota offers great fishing for anglers of all skill levels. Seasoned fishermen can catch a wide variety of species, from walleye to largemouth bass, and kids fishing for the first time can learn quickly and safely on one of the many Minnesota fishing lakes the area has to offer. When planning for your fishing…

January 11, 2017

Outside the snow is falling, covering the earth with a fresh, frigid white blanket. The forest critters have taken cover or flown south to warmer climates. The lakes are frozen and the wind is howling outside the windows. It’s January in the Minnesota Northwoods. The days are consecutively getting longer, and although it’s been a…