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Fishing Regulations in Minnesota

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Minnesota.

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Department of Natural Resources manages walleye, northern pike, muskie, and panfish across countless waters. Limits and seasons vary by species and lake, and some waters carry special regulations, so confirm the rules for your spot before you keep a fish.

49 species with limits37 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

North Dakota-Minnesota Border WatersSouth Dakota-Minnesota Border WatersIowa-Minnesota Border WatersCanada-Minnesota Border WatersLake Superior and Tributaries — Below Posted BoundariesSt. Croix River Upstream of Taylors Falls DamLake Superior Tributaries — Above Posted BoundariesMille Lacs Lake (Intensive Management)

Official Minnesota regulations Minnesota license costs

Applies to: Canada-Minnesota Border Waters

Canada-Minnesota Border Waters

Year-round

Daily bag6

Aggregate: 6 combined w/ Smallmouth

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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