Pawlenty catches 4-pound pike at Governor’s Fishing Opener

05/13/2007

WALKER, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Pawlenty had a good day of fishing at the Governor's Fishing Opener Saturday on Leech Lake.

Pawlenty caught his first fish — a 4-pound northern pike — off Stony Point, in the northwest part of the lake near Walker just after 8 a.m., the governor's office said.

Pawlenty ended up reeling in two northerns, two walleye and a perch before heading in for a shore lunch.

First lady Mary Pawlenty caught three walleye and two perch while Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau caught three walleye and nine perch.

Guide Chip Leer was the Pawlentys' fishing host.

Saturday was the start of Minnesota's walleye, sauger and northern pike season.