While fishing in Minnesota usually requires a license, on these special days you can fish “for free” – AKA without a fishing license! Minnesota is a top fishing destination, and for good reason! Our ...

Minnesota's icy chill is reshaping weekend fishing plans. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News shares tips for staying safe while ...

Winter fishing season is in full swing with the Ultimate Panfish League, highlighting local anglers battling it out on Lake ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend begins Friday, June 6, and continues through Sunday, June 8. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota residents can fish without ...

Cold weather continues to keep folks off the lakes. Here's a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Jan. 28, 2026.

ST. PAUL — The governor’s office on Thursday, Jan. 2, announced that the 77th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 9-10 will be held in Crosslake. “I am thrilled to bring the longtime tradition ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Kids across Minnesota are hoping to reel in a big catch this weekend. It’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, Minnesota ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on a Fishing For Life Holes 4 Heroes ice fishing tournament ...

Feb. 1—LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2025. Inductees in the Individual Legends category are Jimmy Bell, Don Pursch and Jon Thelen. In ...

Jan. 15—LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — Four individuals and three organizations will be enshrined by the Fishing Hall of Fame of Minnesota in 2024, the organization said in a press release. Inductees in the ...

Jan. 2—ST. PAUL — The governor's office on Thursday, Jan. 2, announced that the 77th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener on May 9-10 will be held in Crosslake. "I am thrilled to bring the longtime ...

From June 6 to 8, Minnesota residents are able to fish without a license if they bring a kid age 15 or younger fishing. Take a Kid Fishing weekend is part of Great Outdoors Month in June. Children 15 ...