(KNSI) – Trout anglers looking to get out have their first chance this weekend, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a new tool to help people find a spot.
Stream trout fishing opens statewide on Saturday, April 17, with opportunities in Stearns and Benton County.
Some places to fish locally include Cold Spring Creek, Johnson Creek, Little Rock Creek, Luxemburg Creek, and Willow Creek.
Anglers have a new StreamFinder tool to find places to fish, and the DNR says there are quality fishing opportunities in every region of the state.
StreamFinder provides anglers with a description, species list, regulations, and access information for trout streams throughout Minnesota. Anglers also will find helpful learning guides and fishing tips tailored to each of Minnesota’s six trout fishing regions.
Brook trout and splake fishing also open April 17 on Lake Superior and its tributary streams.
“Minnesota has some excellent trout fishing, and anglers help pay for trout habitat and access improvements with their fishing licenses and trout stamps,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “If you haven’t given trout fishing a try, it can be a relaxing, challenging, and exciting way to fish. And you don’t need a boat to fish for trout.”
Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced trout angler, the DNR has further information on Minnesota’s trout streams and lakes available on its website.
Minnesota has roughly 3,800 miles of designated trout streams.
Anglers fishing on designated trout waters must have a trout stamp validation in addition to an angling license.
For more information, click here.
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