Fishing Opener
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MINNESOTA FISHING OPENER In Minnesota, this weekend is almost like a holiday. Anglers are giddy with excitement. Even the grocery stores are full of fishermen and women gearing up with supplies and provisions for camping in the Boundary Waters. Minnesota anglers consider the fishing opener - when walleyes (Minnesota's State Fish), northern pike and bass become legal game on the state's inland waters-one of the defining moments of the year. Minnesota's general fishing opener is the Saturday two weeks before Memorial Day weekend. This date was chosen because it allows most walleyes to spawn before being caught by anglers, it ensures that the opener is on a weekend, when most anglers can fish and this date ensures two full weekends for anglers and businesses before the Memorial Day weekend. WALLEYE FISHING Minnesota walleyes spawn in spring (at about 48-52 degree water temp.) and when they have the option will choose to migrate from the lake up into feeder streams to spawn. If this option is not available they seek out shallow bars or shoals with clean bottom surfaces near deep water. This toothy fish will eat virtually anything it can catch and get in its mouth. They prefer small fish but will eat crustaceans, worms, and insects. They tend to be somewhat wary and prefer the safety of deeper darker (low light) water. Try fishing for walleye from a few hours before sundown to a couple hours after dark, particularly during the heat of summer. Walleye fishing in the Boundary Waters can be a little more challenging in one sense as fishing a nice walleye chop (that's outfitter talk for wind) from a canoe isn't always as easy as from a boat, but the wilderness quality fishing available in the Boundary Waters more than makes up for the extra effort and occasional challenge. The state record walleye came from the Boundary Waters in 1979 . . . a 17 lb 9 oz giant! For you smallmouth and largemouth bass nuts . . . remember that the bass season opens early (same as walleyes) in Northeast Minnesota, unlike the rest of the state.
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PERMIT INFORMATION
 PERMIT INFORMATION Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The lottery is over we can now reserve your permits directly.
Quetico Park Permits are issued on a first come first served basis exactly 5 months to the day before your desired start day. This year the park will open May 20th, 2011. Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. If you are going into Quetico Park, be prepared to have the names of all group members to list on your permit. Also a brief description of your tents and canoes (for search and rescue purposes) also to be listed on your permit. Update: as of last July, camping fees for entering at Prairie Portage are $21.50 for adults and $8.50 per youth (per night) |
UPCOMING DATES
 Mark the following dates on your calander: Important Dates:
Minnesota Fishing Opener, May 14th
Ontario Walleye Opener, May 21st
Quetico Park Opens, May 20th
(contact us for pre-season Quetico trip information) |
SPECIAL PROMOTION
SPECIAL PROMOTION
Because it was so popular last month we are extending our offer for a couple more weeks.
We are offering a day of FREE CANOE RENTAL when you rent a canoe for 5 days. A 6th day at no charge when you rent for 5 days.
*Offer applies to regular rates only. Does not apply to youth groups rates.
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