When is mn fishing opener 2017

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There are several changes in anglers should keep in mind before the start of the fishing season. For married couples buying a combination license, both spouses must now be present at the sales location in person. Previously, one spouse could pick up both fishing licenses. Both spouses must provide and verify their complete customer records on file, which include full names, birth dates and Social Security numbers. DNR: Both spouses must be present for purchase of combination angling, hunting licenses.

Nerbonne said the cooler spring air and water temperatures may also impact where the fish are biting this weekend. The DNR said some lakes may be crowded during the opener, so Minnesotans should consider having a backup location in case boat launches become full. Minnesotans set to cast lines for fishing opener this weekend.

Minnesota anglers are looking forward to the state's fishing opener. But before you read on, why not test your prior knowledge with this quiz :. A U. Fish and Wildlife Service survey showed that walleyes top the list, followed by northern pike and muskies, then panfish, bass, crappies and trout. Here are the stops made by Dayton and his two most-recent predecessors find the full list here :.

The first 10 governor's fishing openers were held on Mille Lacs Lake; the event has returned there three other times, most recently in At least a trace of snow was recorded on the opener at International Falls five times in the past seven decades.

The average fishing opener in Minnesota sees highs in the 60s to near 70 degrees — which is what forecasts are calling for this year. You make MPR News possible.