In the years since, I've caught thousands of walleye using soft plastic lures. Since the early '70s, the amount of soft plastic lures available to walleye anglers has risen astronomically.

Fishing in shallow water with soft plastics like a Wacky Worm or slow-moving swimbait has been great. Walleyes have been coming boatside with crawler harness trolling in the 6-8 feet of water.

Shore walleye anglers using red, soft plastics were successful under both the pedestrian walkway and the drawbridge by the DNR field office. Boat anglers were drifting nightcrawler harnesses ...

Lakes and streams around the state remain the place to be for anglers and others seeking relief from warm temperatures.

PAUL — Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake will be able to keep five walleyes, with only one walleye over 17 inches allowed, during the 2025 open-water season that opens Saturday, May 10.

Nov. 4—ST. PAUL — The walleye limit for Upper Red Lake will decrease from the five allowed during open water season to four this winter, while the Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit will remain at ...