The same goes for fishing. You need some dedicated time to find the really good spots and how the fish are biting. All in all, this is the best way to explore and learn from canoe country. May. Many birds pass through canoe country on their way north for the summer. Some stay to nest and decorate the tree with their beautiful colors.
Wildflowers begin to poke through the forest floor almost as soon as the snow is gone.
Fishing season opens around mid-May for trout, northern pike, and walleye. Bass fishing seems to pick up later. Trout are in shallow water and easily caught in the first part of the season. Weather is very unpredictable early in the season. Nights can be very cool, and freezing temperatures are possible.