The Minnesota fishing opener for 2025 is on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Quick Scoop

  • The statewide season for walleye, northern pike, and sauger opens on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
  • You can legally start fishing at 12:01 a.m. on that date.
  • The 2025 Governor’s Fishing Opener events are scheduled in the Crosslake area on May 9–10, 2025.

Why that date?

  • Minnesota’s opener for these species is set as the Saturday two weeks before Memorial Day weekend , which lands on May 10 in 2025.
  • Multiple event and guide pages for the 2025 opener all list May 10, 2025, confirming the date.

Quick planning tips

  • Make sure your Minnesota fishing license is valid before heading out; anglers 16 and older must have one.
  • Check the latest Minnesota DNR regulations for any special rules on your chosen lake or species.

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