fishing

In spring, eggs have been collected at Cut Foot Sioux walleye spawning site in Deer River, MN, since the 1920s. Fertilized eggs are transported throughout the state.

Spring is a transition time for anglers in Minnesota. Jeff Sundin breaks down recent meetings and conversations about regulations, forward-facing sonar, bait shortages and more.

Plus: The Minnesota DNR set a five-fish bag limit for Upper Red Lake walleye this summer; and a state watchdog says bipartisan fraud control efforts at the Minnesota Capitol appear promising.

Within the five-fish limit that begins May 10, 2025, one walleye over 17 inches is allowed.

The Minnesota DNR reminds residents not to interfere with tribal members' inherent rights to spear and net for fish in the ceded territory of the 1837 Treaty of St. Peter.

This week, the Early Bird Fishing Guide talked about spring ice fishing, ice-out predictions and the MN-FISH Angler's Summit happening March 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids.

One bill would make fishing licenses free for seniors, while the other would reduce the cost from the normal price of $25 to a discounted $15 for those 65 and older.

Jeff Sundin is a Northern MN fishing guide who joins the KAXE Morning Show Thursday mornings at 6:20 a.m. This week, he talked about fishing licenses, walleye ice season and getting shelters off area lakes.

The Department of Natural Resources said the changes do not have any conservation threats and would reduce hooking mortality.

Gov. Tim Walz's office highlighted the area's fishing, outdoor recreation and resort community in its announcement.