Minnesota Fishing News

Minneapolis, Minn. - It may be rhinestone-studded, but Janet Parker has her second top-ten finish under her belt in the 2011 Bassmaster Central Opens. That puts this chick-that-can-fish in second place for Angler of the Year and in serious contention for an Elite series invitation next year. Who knows-perhaps even Angler of Year and a Bassmaster Classic invitation are within reach. The industry is abuzz. If she can do well at Table Rock, the Elite series spot will be hers. "Earning a spot at that level is quite an accomplishment for anybody," said Jimmy Houston, when asked about Parker's standings. "The fish don't know who is on the end of the line: skinny or fat, black or white, male or female. This is totally about her ability."

Excelsior, Minnesota--- The Stillwater team caught the heaviest basket of fish in the October 6 Save the TaTas™ fishing competition on Lake Minnetonka. Together, both the Stillwater and Excelsior communities raised over $2,000 to help with research and awareness regarding breast cancer through the Save the TaTas foundation. In that way, both towns with their "Ladies Night Out" events that celebrated the pink cause, won.

Oct. 12, 2011-Minnetonka, MN- After an exciting season spanning three divisions, seven states and millions of acres of prime walleye water, all eyes will be on Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, for the grand finale of the Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit season- the 2011 World Walleye Championship.

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Liddle Marketing Company is pleased to provide a way for anglers to ramp up their walleye fishing knowledge and skill from the very best-All-Stars in fact. The All-Star Walleye School is slated for Sunday, August 28th through Wednesday, August 31st on the spectacular walleye fishery in north central Minnesota-Leech Lake, recently showcased with a National Guard FLW Walleye Tour tournament stop. Spend two-and-a-half days for a game-changing experience with All-Star anglers like Mark Courts, Paul Meleen and Kevin McQuoid. Students will learn more in this close-knit setting than they can imagine; getting both on-the-water and indoor classroom time. Attendees will have plenty of chance to offer up very specific questions as well as drill-down on techniques that are on their list.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a new online interactive map to help people explore the Minnesota State Water Trail system, which offers 4,400 miles for canoeing, kayaking, boating and camping along rivers and in Lake Superior.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Cabela's in Rogers, Minn., on April 29th - May 1st. With 60-feet of fun and activities, the Experience Trailer brings fishing education to all levels and skill sets of anglers.

A two-day, fishing-rod-building workshop will be offered at Lake Carlos State Park near Alexandria on April 15-16. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

To protect fish spawning areas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun to close certain portions of a number of Minnesota waters to fishing. The closings are routine and based on local conditions.

Only small portions of some Cook County lakes and streams along the Minnesota-Ontario border that traditionally hold concentrations of spawning walleye will be closed to fishing during the early part of the upcoming season, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Only small portions of some Cook County lakes and streams along the Minnesota-Ontario border that traditionally hold concentrations of spawning walleye will be closed to fishing during the early part of the upcoming season, according to the Department of Natural Resources.