BAUDETTE, Minn. – If the walleyes didn’t cooperate on this sunny Saturday morning, the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 fishing season, it certainly wouldn’t be because of the weather. Morning temps in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nov. 8—BAUDETTE, Minn. — Walleye catches were below historic averages during the annual fall fisheries assessment on Lake of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 14—They may not always bite, but populations of "eater-size" walleyes and saugers in Lake of the Woods look good going into ...

They call it the Minnesota Fishing Opener, but up here on Lake of the Woods – and thousands of other lakes across the state, I dare say – it’s the walleye that reigns supreme. Fishing guide Travis ...

He booked a “fish both” package on Lake of Woods with thoughts of dialing up a 10-pound trophy walleye. This trip included lodging accommodation, fully guided fishing, meals, beverage and the works.

The survey tallied an average of 15.5 walleyes and 16 saugers per gill net. That’s down slightly from the historic average of 16.6 walleyes per net, but above the historic sauger average of 15.3.