 Minnesota's fishing opener made for busy lakes over the weekend and preliminary reports show that the conditions for walleye were excellent and this week's Northwood's adventure, our Josh Peterson, went out on the water and got some fishing tips from the experts. It's known as an unofficial Minnesota holiday. The walleye fishing opener brought anglers out in full force over the weekend. Ever since 12.01 a.m. Saturday morning, a steady stream of boats filled with anglers have made their way out onto area lakes to catch their limit. Around the north country, walleye fishing is said to be excellent, fishing guides credit early ice out and warm weather for the opening weekend's success. Most guys I talked to limited outer had a phenomenal bite. Yep, caught 10, 15, 20 walleyes and they are pulling them out of the weeds and they're also pulling them on the bottom of the brake lines. Fishing guides around the area say that the walleye are scattered in area lakes mostly because of the fluctuation in our warm and cold weather conditions. However, if you're looking to fill your limit, it's recommended to stay close to shore shoreline breaks. Stay off the mid lake structure right now. The rock pile grassy. You know, there'll be fish on there, but the majority of the fish are going to be up where the shiners are spawning and where the water temps are a little warmer stills. But to catch your limit of walleye, you need to have the right gear and bait. Just ask Logan who has been out fishing since early Saturday. He says a shiner and a jig is ideal in these conditions. We're using jigs and shiners. I've been using the blue one. Then we've been fishing from a little bit deeper and shallower with the shiners. We're going to break on the shoreline. However, shiners are hard to come by this year because of the growing regulation regarding the harvesting of the minnow from lakes with aquatic invasive species. But if you're able to get your hands on the bait, it's considered ideal this time of year. Oh, I'm a jig and shinery eye right now for the first two weeks. I love minnows. While many anglers fish from a boat, fishing from the shoreline or dock can be just as good, especially with the current conditions. I think people wanted to get out and enjoy a great bite right now and now's the time to do it. Get out and you don't even have to be in a boat. You know, if you find a spot along shore, these DNR has casting docks or fishing docks, fish are there for them. With the walleye fishing season officially underway, area guides say that just about every lake should be excellent for fishing. With this week's Northwoods Adventure, Imba Midgee, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.