This year’s opener turned out to be tough fishing due to colder than normal water temperatures. The morning of opener water temp. was 47. Walleye spawning range is 47-51. Crappie will spawn when temps hit 60. The late ice out this year (May 1st)combined with lack of extended warm sunny days since ice out contributed. Several groups of returning fisherman was up for the opener including Mike McCarty and crew from St.Peter. That group put a lot of time on the water and reported tough fishing. One guy in their group ( Rob Jones) did catch a nice 28 inch/8 lb Walleye. 
Weather forecast this week includes temps into the 70s and extended sunshine. This should improve fishing greatly. Crappie Bite at least a week away.
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