
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.