When LeRoy Chiovitte of Hermantown died three years ago, he left no specific plans for the record fish he caught during the opening weekend of the 1979 fishing season. But now it has a new home.
Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the largest walleye he's ever caught is 32-incher and he's caught many in that 30-inch range. He says that size of fish doesn't come around every day. Glen says the state record will probably never be broken. It was caught on the gun flint trail on the Sea Gull River in the 1970s and was 17 pounds and 6 ounces.
Northland fishing guides offer opening-day advice
Some of the area s best guides weigh in on where and how to fish on Minnesota s May 15 walleye opener. 5:00 am, May 8, 2021 ×
Justin Wiese, of Wheezy Outdoors Guide Service based in Remer, with a big walleye caught on the Rainy River. He and his wife, AliceKae, are among our group of guides offering opening day advice for anglers. (Contributed photo)
Advice is cheap, and in this case it s free. But if you are a Minnesota walleye angler, this may be the best free advice you’ve ever received.
The News Tribune asked 10 northern Minnesota fishing guides to offer a tip or two for anglers heading out on the May 15 Minnesota fishing opener.