Chilly start statewide: Opening day saw clear skies but strong winds and colder-than-normal water temperatures, which slowed fishing activity on many lakes. Adapting to conditions: Anglers sought ...

A study done by researchers at Carleton University's Cooke Lab has shed light on a common fishing question: what happens when a pike swims off with your lure? Graduate student Chris Pullen hooked pike ...

Minnesota’s fishing opener is May 9, and like Bri and Jason Columbus, people come from near and far to get in on the action.

"At no time during this process, nor in fact at any time during the eight hours of fishing from dawn to early afternoon that ...

Minnesotans took to waters across the state for what was a sunny, windy and, often, slow start to the 2026 fishing season.