Fishing opener…Zero to do about politics… huh.. just like Mille Lacs 
As far the DNR teaching about the ecology of a lake, maybe they can explain no ice fishing pressure this year on Mille Lacs and why after decades of their “management” the harvest of walleye is 0 per person. If they can explain that in 5th Grade terms, I am all ears.
Fishing opener…Zero to do about politics… huh.. just like Mille Lacs
As far the DNR teaching about the ecology of a lake, maybe they can explain no ice fishing pressure this year on Mille Lacs and why after decades of their “management” the harvest of walleye is 0 per person.
All I hear you do is complain about anything and everything. What are your solutions to bridge your discontent?
What are your solutions to bridge your discontent?
Not to speak for Big_g because he does a fine job of that himself, but how about starting with some transparency with how they arrive at such decisions?
Thanks for your efforts, I’ve guided for 2 Governors Fishing Openers both were a lot of fn to attend and have seen first hand the hard work members of the host community do to show off their area.
You were correct to call out the comments and the authors. They can do better I’ve seen it.
Back on track here…….
Lake Superior.
St Louis river will be pretty crazy so I’ll stay out on the lake for hopefully early season shallow water trout and salmon.
Can always give the harbor a few trolling passes on the way in to try and pick off an eye or two.
I’m with Jimmy. I am not a Walz guy either but the Governors MN Fishing Opener is a long time tradition. If you don’t like it, cool. If you don’t like it because you don’t like the current party in office, cool.
I’d hate to see it go to the way side just because someone was butt hurt about a politician going fishing. It could be a lot worse. At least he promotes fishing and hunting in our state.
Damned be the day I asked someone in my boat what political affiliation they were. I worry about fishing when I’m in my boat.
The solution is to be transparent about why the walleye limit is zero on Mille Lacs…. after a non-existent ice fishing season in 2023-2024. Was that not clear in my comment above ? That would go a long ways in satisfying my curiosity on why the resorts and tourism will be suffering through a dismal opener and summer after one of the most dismal winter seasons in my memory, but hey, at least Lake City is making some $$$.
The Governors Opener has ZERO to do about politics it would actually make you ponder your own demeanor.
Let’s just rip
This Governor has made the Governor’s Fishing opener political in many ways, feel free to go back and look. No one is ripping on Lake City or the, hopefully, awesome community spirit associated with and raised by the events around this fishing opener.
But to expect no pushback on Tyrant Timmy, who while we speak, leads the party that has kept Mille Lacs basically closed for harvest for a decade, is in process of trying to give away 300k acres of public land, and give away and close access to Upper Red Lake for all residents of MN, he can take a long walk on a short dock. And that is probably too kind towards him imo.
But to expect no pushback on Tyrant Timmy, who while we speak, leads the party that has kept Mille Lacs basically closed for harvest for a decade, is in process of trying to give away 300k acres of public land, and give away and close access to Upper Red Lake for all residents of MN, he can take a long walk on a short dock. And that is probably too kind towards him imo.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Walz 
I’m with Jimmy. I am not a Walz guy either but the Governors MN Fishing Opener is a long time tradition. If you don’t like it, cool. If you don’t like it because you don’t like the current party in office, cool.
I’d hate to see it go to the way side just because someone was butt hurt about a politician going fishing. It could be a lot worse. At least he promotes fishing and hunting in our state.
Damned be the day I asked someone in my boat what political affiliation they were. I worry about fishing when I’m in my boat.
Gim……i do generally agree with your statements here…..but tell me why he has cancelled some of the openers….no other Governors to my recollection ever did. Even to the point where the MDHA wont support his openers!!!
i do agree with what the others are saying ALOT about the putz. but geez this want meant to go all political…… 
but i did it too!!!!! 
A post about where people are headed for the fishing opener and there is more political post about the opener instead of answers.
This site is getting so sad.
Mille Lacs then Leech. Carry on with the dumb political banter.
My MN Opener is on Lake Pepin and looking forward to teaching and sharing great memories with a guest.
I hope this isn’t too political but my kid has a hockey tournament and my lower unit is in the shop. Odds of wetting a line that weekend are somewhat slim.
Carry on though. I don’t mind hearing more about rocks and cows especially if there’s agates in there somewhere.
Booze it up on Friday night as usual. Sleep in a bit on Saturday, maybe hit the water by 10am or so.
Don’t get the midnight thing??….I’d be wrecked for the rest of the weekend..
Booze it up on Friday night as usual. Sleep in a bit on Saturday, maybe hit the water by 10am or so.
Don’t get the midnight thing??….I’d be wrecked for the rest of the weekend..
I only need a nap to recoup so it’s a no Brainer, I operate all times of the day and night so fishing at midnight with no crowd and being done by the time the crowd shows up is perfect. Then go nap for 2 hours and go back out for the evening
Booze it up on Friday night as usual. Sleep in a bit on Saturday, maybe hit the water by 10am or so.
Don’t get the midnight thing??….I’d be wrecked for the rest of the weekend..
Its easier when you cut the boozing 
Lake City is a beautiful community that’s got motivated people who invest in their schools, riverfront, downtown, etc. I’m in no way discounting that. I’m sure their opener will be organized and a site to see for many, just not me.
Full disclosure: It wouldn’t matter who the governor is/was, I go fishing now to get away from people not be around more. That’s just a personal preference thing. So back to the original question, I’ll be on Pool 5 for a bit in the morning, then probably planting trees and tending to field roads.
Its easier when you cut the boozing
Yes sir makes life much easier
Minnewaska, Reno or Mille Lacs. I’ll see what the weather is and make a game time decision.
DT
I live on Mille Lacs and as a kid I would be standing on the end of the dock throwing a Lazy Ike at……earlier than legal but I was 11. Morning I’d pile into the F7 Alumacraft, fire up the 10hp Evinrude and head out to rock piles.
As cold as it is forecast I might get my dock in before May 11.
Just not as anxious as before.
My usual Mille Lacs from shore at midnight. Then hit the Grumpy Old Man Hole, and say hello to the usual crew. May or may not take the boat out after that depending on the weather.
Might fish the Mississippi River opening weekend around Elk River here. Heading north the Wednesday after opener. Either Outing MN or Lake Vermillion, haven’t decided yet.
Its easier when you cut the boozing
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Bite your tongue Mister!
I am leaning towards leech this year. Maybe fish OT on Sunday.
Well Said!!!! Big Werm..
EPG nuttin wrong with having a few 
St. Cloud area. Not sure morning plan yet, maybe river. Hit up Rice in evening.
Even though it’s generally a poor opening lake, probably hit Miltona with my grandson in honor of all the openers there with my dad, then fish around home (Brainerd area) after the weekend crowds thin out.
Its easier when you cut the boozing
Yes sir makes life much easier
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