The walleye opener on Mille Lacs was one for the record books! Our anglers limited out early and the fish are biting aggressively in the shallows.
**Current Conditions**
Water temperature is 48F and warming fast. The walleyes are in their post-spawn recovery mode and feeding heavily on crayfish and baitfish in the shallows.
**Hot Spots**
– South Shore: Shoreline rocks in 4-8 feet holding spawning-related fish
– Graveyard Area: Transition areas producing slot fish
– Spirit Island: Classic opener location producing limits
**Opener Strategies**
Jig and minnow combinations have been the ticket. Chartreuse and fire tiger colors are outperforming natural patterns. Fish slow and methodical.