Fishing Opener

While the fishing season is year-round, we are especially excited to welcome May, the general inland fishing opener!

Here are some other dates that we thought might be helpful:

• General Inland Fishing: May 3, 2025 (5 a.m.) – Oct. 15, 2025
• Largemouth Bass Northern Zone Harvest: May 3, 2025 – March 1, 2026
• Northern Pike: May 3, 2025 – March 1, 2026
• Walleye: May 3, 2025 – March 1, 2026
• Free Fishing Weekend: June 7-8, 2025 and Jan. 17-18, 2026
• Musky Northern Zone Harvest: May 24, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025
• Smallmouth Bass Northern Zone Harvest:June 21, 2025 – March 1, 2026

A full list may be found on the DNR’s website.