The calm waters will change in the summer ahead. The Minnesota DNR reminds boaters to stay "weather aware." Don't go out if ...

The countdown is on! This weekend marks the start of a beloved Minnesota tradition—are you ready to reel in the big one?

- Know before you go. Some trails may open later than normal due to late spring thaw, flooding, and trail maintenance work.

One week ahead of the Governor’s Fishing Opener in Crosslake, Governor Tim Walz picked up his fishing license Thursday, ...

Two moves this week — one by Congress and one by the Trump administration — aim to advance two controversial mining projects ...

In Minnesota, big lakes mean big fish, and lots of them. And big money, too. According to the Department of Natural Resources ...

Here are some nuggets about fishing in Minnesota. Some of the information is from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, conducted by the U.S. Fish and ...

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the state is actually home to 11,842 lakes with a surface area of ...

DNR fisheries staff point to the lakes holding the best numbers of walleye and northern pike in southwest and south-central ...

Minnesota has 11,842 lakes that are 10 or more acres in size, 4,500 of which are considered fishing lakes. There are more than 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams. DNR Commissioner Sarah ...

The purchase price of every fishing license in Minnesota goes into the Department of Natural Resources' Game and Fish Fund, a dedicated account that can only be used for fish, wildlife ...