Lakes Area.net Nothing ends winter like bending a fishing rod.
Nothing ends winter like bending a fishing rod.
After months and months of collecting dust in closets, Minnesota's fishing rods are finding their way back into the light of day. And they're bending. Stream trout season is open. Soon, walleye will be fair game across the state. It's been a long, tough winter for thousands of Minnesotans who can't wait to get back to open water.