This area of Minnesota is unlike any other area of Minnesota for it boasts having the only water-based National Park in the National Park System and Lake Kabetogama is the largest of the lakes completely 
within the boundaries of the park. The DNR lists Kabetogama as one of Minnesota’s top 10 walleye lakes.

Governor Tim Pawlenty displays the northern pike caught at the 2009 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on White Bear Lake as First Lady Mary Pawlenty looks on.

ST. PAUL, MN (May 9, 2009) – Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that Kabetogama Lake will be the site of 2010 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. The 62nd annual kickoff of the fishing season will be held May 14 and15, 2010. Governor Pawlenty made the announcement at this year’s event at White Bear Lake.

Kabetogama Lake is located in Northeast Minnesota and is one of four lakes that make up Voyageurs National Park. Situated on the U.S.-Canadian border, Kabetogama Lake has miles of pristine undeveloped shoreline and 25,000 acres of water.

“Kabetogama Lake is a choice location for the Opener with its great fishing and rich history of voyageurs and fur traders”, said John Edman, director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state agency that coordinates the event. “The Lake Kabetogama and Ash River Trail area provides a traditional family-owned resort community experience and showcases one of the gems of Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park.”

The event was last held in this area in 1982 with Governor Al Quie.

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. It also provides the host community with an opportunity to highlight local fishing and other recreational activities and attractions.

More information can be found at: www.mngovernorsopener.com.

About Explore Minnesota Tourism

As the state’s tourism office, Explore Minnesota Tourism pursues an entrepreneurial approach, leveraging the state’s tourism investment with increased involvement by the private sector. A council of representatives from the state’s tourism industry strongly connects Explore Minnesota Tourism with tourism businesses and organizations.

Tourism is an $11 billion industry in Minnesota, a key sector of the state’s economy. The leisure and hospitality industry, a major provider of tourism services, employs more than 248,000Minnesotans. More information can be found at www.exploreminnesota.com.

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