Fishing Opener

You can buy a lifetime license here in Minnesota.

Are you a mom in Minnesota? Not only can you fish for free, but you can also win some prizes. Here's how it works.

This weekend marks one of the most important holidays on any Minnesotan's calendar: the fishing opener! This year's opener is one week later than years past, which hopefully means better weather and hungrier fish!

Late ice-out around Minnesota has some wondering if they'll be able to hit their favorite lake for fishing opener, in just a couple of weeks.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is already making his plans for fishing opener 2023 with the announcement of the location of the yearly Governor’s Fishing Opener, which is assuming of course that he's still the Governor.

Check your boat before you hit the water this weekend. There are new regulations that you may not be up to date with.

Details about the 2022 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener event have been announced.

This year will be the first ever statewide fishing derby during the Minnesota fishing opener.

Because Memorial Day falls on May 31, the latest day it can be, the Minnesota fishing opener will be later than normal. However, Minnesota moms can fish earlier.