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Boat rentals for Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener 2027

May 15

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Statewide lakes (Governor's Opener host city varies) · Minnesota

Starts May 15

Start looking: by Feb 20
Arrive: May 14
Head home: May 16

Minnesota's unofficial state holiday — the walleye opener. Pontoon · ski · jet · houseboat — the view from the water.

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When is Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener 2027?

Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener 2027 runs May 15, 2027 in Statewide lakes (Governor's Opener host city varies), Minnesota. Check the organizer's site for the final schedule before you book.

Which rigs suit Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener?

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Before you rent in Minnesota — key local rules

CDL rules start at 26,001 lbs — below that the standard license applies — MN DVS
Watercraft operator's permit: anyone 12+ born after June 30, 2000 — MN DNR — Boater Education Law
OHV needs MN registration, or a trail pass if it is registered out of state — MN DNR — OHV Registration & Licensing
Minnesota BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — Minnesota Statutes §169A.20

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Minnesota DVS before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).

Minnesota rules · last verified 2026-05-10

State rental tax: 7% · not collected by PickRV
Boater education: Not required by the state
Alcohol aboard: Open container prohibited in cabin

PickRV per-state rules data is being verified for this state — defensible defaults applied

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