(Lake City, MN) — It was announced on Tuesday that Lake City in southeast Minnesota will host the 2024 Governor’s Fishing Opener in May.
The Governor’s Fishing Opener has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948.
The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota’s recreation industry, and in recent years has served as a kick-off celebration for the summer tourism season. Lake City, nestled on the shores of Lake Pepin, offers 85 different species of fish populating the waters.
Anglers from all over travel to this scenic area, known for its abundant walleye, sauger, pike, perch, and white bass populations. Anglers contribute around 4.4 billion dollars to the state’s economy.