The muskie fishing season kicks off this Saturday, June 5, and anglers are eager to head out and catch a trophy-size fish!
Overall, fishing has been great for a variety of species, and the bite will continually improve as temperatures rise during the month of June. Speaking of rising temperatures, the entire state should be mostly sunny with highs in the 90s over the next few days — have a great weekend!
Minnesota fishing opener dates for the 2021-2022 fishing season for most inland waters are as follows. Stream trout: April 17; walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass (catch-and-release) and lake trout: May 15; muskie: June 5. The fishing season for crappies, sunnies, perch and catfish is continuous. Before dropping a line, brush up on Minnesota’s rules, regulations and other helpful information for fishing.
Northeast RegionWalleye action has been great. Jigs and minnows continue to work well, but leeches and crawlers on a slip sinker rig are taking over as top producers. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent and will continually heat up as temperatures rise. Get more details about fishing conditions in Northeast Minnesota. |
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Northwest RegionWalleye can be found near new weed growth on the shallow flats, breaks and shoreline drop-offs. Jigs or live bait rigs tipped with a minnow, leech or plastic tail have been effective. This week’s warm temperatures should push walleye to deeper waters. Bass are hitting plastics in the shallows. Most crappies and bluegills are in and around the emerging weeds. Get more details about fishing conditions in Northwest Minnesota. |
Central Region
Fishing has been great for a variety of species. The walleye are active, especially early and late in the day. Leeches cast on jigs or set under slip bobbers are now the most productive presentations. Crappies are in their post-spawn feeding frenzy. Bass and northern pike action has been amazing.
Get more details about fishing conditions in Central Minnesota.
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