May 2—Every year since 1986 — good weather and bad — Tim Lyon has tested the waters of Lake of the Woods or Rainy River on the Minnesota Fishing Opener. A charter boat driver for Ballard's Resort on ...

In much of Walleye Country, walleyes are moving from their spring hangouts to their summer locations. This movement usually lasts a couple of weeks. While they’re moving away from their spawning areas ...

When asked about the most appealing aspect of walleye fishing, many anglers would respond to its quality as table fare. I’d counter that the species adaptability to exist in many environments demands ...

A three-man walleye limit in the cooler (18 walleyes) while fishing from Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie near Westfield is becoming a regular event for anglers who are prepared to fish in the dark.

Over Memorial Day weekend, in between stints of steadily catching walleyes on Red Lake, there was this: "Lines in. Everyone, hurry up, reel your lines in," ordered Grand Rapids Area fishing guide ...

In many states, statewide walleye seasons close in spring to protect spawning fish. But in many locales, walleye season never closes on major rivers, creating popular fisheries. Spring walleye runs ...

The warm water fishing season officially kicks off Thursday, May 1, and runs through March 15, 2026. Anglers can harvest northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskie, and everybody’s favorite filet, walleye.

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is set by statute to open the Saturday two weeks before the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, which this year is May 24. They call it the Minnesota Fishing Opener, but ...