When people in Minnesota hear about the fishing season, their first thoughts will often be of walleye, pike, bass, or even sturgeon and catfish. But for anglers in Northwest Minnesota one fish that’s often overlooked is lake & river trout. Nathan Olson of the DNR Fisheries Division reminds anglers that there are some limited opportunities…
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The Minnesota Fishing season is now in full swing, and while we may be in the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota also has approximately 69,000 thousand miles of rivers and streams that also offer great opportunities for anglers. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says area anglers shouldn’t overlook lakes, as many offer…
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The 2026 fishing season is officially underway, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding anglers about Minnesota’s motorboat operation laws. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains. If you don’t have an operator’s permit Tadman says to get one through the DNR as you could receive a citation if you’re caught operating a boat without…
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We’re about a month into the 2025 fishing season, and anglers across the region are reporting mixed success. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries office tells us how the season has gone, and how the “weird” weather has affected things. More information, and materials about fishing in Minnesota can be seen on the Minnesota…
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