Rice Lake was the site of the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener. Activites were held May 2 and 3 in and on Rice Lake. Hoops 360 co-hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the thrilling ...

RICE LAKE - Since it was founded by Gov. Warren Knowles in 1966, the Governor's Fishing Opener has done a great job promoting fishing and tourism in Wisconsin. But the 2025 edition in Rice Lake broke ...

The Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener is this weekend with several tours of Barron County attractions today and a VIP banquet tonight, followed by a Shoreline Breakfast and Family Fishing Day ...

DNR fisheries director Justine Hasz displays a muskellunge caught and temporarily held in a tank at Rice Lake as part of educational activities at the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener.

The eight sections of the Rice Lake fishing pier were placed in the water with a front-end loader and attached together on Tuesday, July 12, and will be ready for use later this week. The Brainerd ...

Barron County has been selected as the host, with Rice Lake as the site, of the Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener. The 59th annual event, organized by Travel Northwest Wisconsin, celebrates ...