fishing

Family and fishing are big at the Kitchi Landing Resort south of Blackduck, which was once operated by Val Engelman's great-grandfather as Hagen's Resort.

Open water fishing season is here in Northern Minnesota! We want to hear your memorable fishing experiences for our Question of the Week.

Events culminated in the governor launching from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cross Lake Recreation Area, along with all four Minnesota Legislature leaders from both parties.

With Minnesota banning imports of live minnows and commercial minnow raising operations few, live bait for the $4 billion fishing industry largely relies on wild harvest.

Fishing is a $4 billion industry in the state of Minnesota. With a good crop of minnows this spring after last year's shortage, Northern Minnesotans in the bait industry share their views and concerns with KAXE's Larissa Donovan.

Walleye fishing opener 2025 is here in Minnesota! Veteran fishing guide Jeff Sundin shares what anglers need to know — from lake ice-out updates to bait supply tips, fishing tactics and reminders about boat landing etiquette and DNR rules.

The Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge is also in its third year for opening fishing weekend, May 10-11, 2025.

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.