Glen Schmitt

Memorial Day weekend tends to be one of the busiest weekends of fishing in the state of Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the rain that we are seeing on Thursday is much needed and will help make the fish more active and stir up the lakes a bit.

The walleye fishing opener was last Saturday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON Thursday. He says the opener wasn't as good for fishing as past openers in large part due to the weather. The DNR says fishing license sales are up this year by 5% from last year despite the high popularity of fishing last year due to the pandemic.

The Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener takes place Saturday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He has some last minute tips to ensure you have a great opener. Glen suggests getting your live bait the day before and to make sure you have all the tackle you need before your leave for your destination.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says he's already excited and looking forward to the Walleye Fishing opener in just over 2 weeks on Saturday May 15. He has these suggestions to make your experience better when it's time to get out there; make sure your boat is ready, batteries are operating, tackle is fully stocked, jigs, and get your live bait a day or two prior to May 15.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the Minnesota Walleye fishing opener is one month from today on May 15. Schmitt says the reason for the later than normal fishing opener is the fishing opener always need to be 2 weeks away from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. Turkey hunting begins in Minnesota next Wednesday April 14th. Glen says he doesn't think there will be an ammunition shortage for turkey hunting since most hunters won't need much.

Turkey hunting season is April 14 to May 31 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says turkeys have been more prevalent in Central Minnesota over the years and have been active for the past for weeks. Glen expects a good turkey hunting season and for many people to be participating.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says we are trending toward an early ice out. He says the warmer weather, rain and wind have all contributed to the current conditions. He says the ice is out on Rainy River and people are experiencing some of the best walleye fishing all year.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says ice conditions have deteriorated quickly in the past 10 days due to the warmer weather. He says shorelines and boat accesses are seeing less ice or thin ice on many lakes in Central Minnesota.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says with the warmer weather the ice along the lake shores has been affected and public lake access could be a concern for late season ice fishermen and women. Glen says anglers should air on the side of caution in regards to ice conditions and using a 4-wheeler or just walking onto the ice would be a better option if these weather conditions continue.