2024 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener
May 9 - 11, 2024  ·  Lake City, MN

For questions or concerns, please contact Nicole Lalum via phone/text at 218-232-0883 or nicole.lalum@state.mn.us.

There will be no onsite registration.

We hope you will join us for the 76th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener. This year's event will take place May 9-11, 2024 in and around Lake City.

The annual Governor's Fishing Opener highlights the importance of the fishing tradition in Minnesota and its importance to the state's outdoor and tourism economy. We look forward to gathering with you and wetting a line, celebrating our state's great outdoors and recreation opportunities, as well as supporting small and local businesses across our state.

Agenda
Thursday, May 9
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: City Hall Ballroom | 205 W Center St. | Lake City, MN 55041
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: VFW Auxiliary Post #8729 | 115 N Franklin St. | Lake City, MN 55041
Friday, May 10
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Lake City Yacht Club | 201 S Franklin St. | Lake City, MN 55041
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: City Hall Ballroom | 205 W Center St. | Lake City, MN 55041
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Ohuta Beach Park | Lake City, MN 55041
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Lake City Marina Pier, 201 | S Franklin St. | Lake City, MN 55041
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Various
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Location: Lake City Boat Club & Rentals | 211 N Lakeshore Dr. | Lake City, MN 55041
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: City Hall Ballroom | 205 W Center St. | Lake City, MN 55041
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Ohuta Beach Park | Lake City, MN 55041
Saturday, May 11
5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Lake Pepin | Lake City, MN 55041
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Lake City Marina | 201 S Franklin St. | Lake City, MN 55041
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lake City Sportsmans Club | 2200 S Oak St. | Lake City, MN 55041
Sponsors
Golden Walleye
Silver Walleye
Northern Pike