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Walz celebrates MN fishing opener

By Doug Barrett May 14, 2022 | 5:19 PM

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Winnibigoshish.

Walz hooked a 21-inch walleye.  “There’s nothing better than early summer days on the lake in Minnesota – especially when the fish are biting. I hope this year’s Opener encourages people to get out and explore new areas of the state and take part in the wonderful tradition of fishing.”


The Governor and Lieutenant Governor fished with Leech Lake Chairman Faron Jackson, Sr. and guides Tom Neustrom and Rory Haaland.  This weekend follows the first ever State of Minnesota Fishing Summit hosted by MN-FISH, where industry leaders discussed the future of fishing. Governor Walz committed to prioritizing state investments in fishing infrastructure, including hatcheries and public water access.

The Governor’s Fishing Opener has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948. The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota’s $2.4 billion fishing industry, and in recent years, it has served as an iconic kick-off celebration for the summer tourism season. Travel and tourism have traditionally generated approximately $16 billion in leisure and hospitality gross sales in Minnesota annually.

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