| The Governor's Fishing Opener has been a major spring event to celebrate the walleye
fishing opener in Minnesota since 1948. Governor Luther
Youngdahl initiated this event. The 1948 opener was a
cooperative tourism promotion event between public officials,
states media and the resorts industry. Each year 2 million
anglers fish Minnesota waters making fishing a major contributor
to the states $10 billion tourism industry. The Minnesota
Governor's fishing opener has more than a half century of
successes, due in large part to the efforts of volunteers in
host communities and the attention given to the event by local,
state, regional and national media. The MN Governor's fishing
opener has become a spring trademark.
This years host - Crane Lake - will continue the tradition of
successful openers. We invite you to spread the word about this
beautiful area of Northern Minnesota. Its beauty, residents and rich
history provide endless stories of interest. Here
are just a few. Enjoy!
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