DNR: Fishing season remains open despite coronavirus

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed the fishing season remains open as of March 26, 2020 despite the coronavirus outbreak.

You can find a full list of fishing seasons and the regulations on their website.

The trout opener is scheduled for April 18, 2020. 

The walleye, sauger and northern pike opener is scheduled for May 9, 2020.

 The muskellunge opener is scheduled for June 6, 2020.

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The state of Minnesota has set up a hotline for general questions about coronavirus at 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903, available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

More information on the coronavirus: 

• Facts not fear: What the Midwest should know about coronavirus

• Current number of presumptive coronavirus cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin

• Coronavirus-related cancellations, postponements and impacts in the Twin Cities

• Here are the common symptoms of coronavirus

• What are the 'underlying conditions' that make coronavirus more serious?