Leech Lake Walleye Opener Report, Part 1

I heard from my neighbor Tom Malay that there were about 20 boats camped out near Second Duck Point all afternoon. Tom has not gone out fishing himself, but said he will get an update from the folks at Birch Ridge Resort and will get back to me in the next couple of days.

Tom said the weather was typical for a Leech Lake walleye opener -- overcast with rain on and off all day, the temperature didn't hit 45 degrees and the winds out of the NW were about 10 mph, enough to create a nice "walleye chop" on the lake.

More reports from the 2009 Minnesota walleye opener on Leech Lake will be posted here in the next few days.

Walleye Opener Weather Trivia

Here's some walleye opener weather trivia for all of you. I'm still waiting to hear reports from my neighbors at Leech Lake. I will post an update as soon as I have one.

Walleye Opener vs. Mother's Day

With a change in the law back in 1989, Minnesota's walleye opener weekend -- nearly a holiday in the state -- is often at odds with Mother's Day plans. For some, that may create a bit of family tension this weekend -- to fish or to celebrate with Mom.