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6264.0400 DESIGNATED SPECIAL MANAGEMENT WATERS.

Subpart 1.

[Repealed, 28 SR 629]

Subp. 2.

Catch-and-release fishing on trout streams.

While on or fishing in the following waters, angling for trout shall be limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for trout shall be legal during the open season for trout in inland streams. Legal methods for taking trout are limited to artificial lures and flies.

Name Location County
A. Kedron Creek T.104, R.13, S.36 from the confluence with Bear Creek upstream approximately 1.1 miles to the permanent source - entire stream Fillmore
B. Root River, South Fork T.102, R.8, S.17,18,19 and R.9, S.24,25,26, from the County Road 12 crossing in T.102, R.8, S.17, upstream approximately 7.7 miles to the permanent source (large springs) in T.102, R.9, S.26 Fillmore
C. Whitewater River, Middle Branch T.107, R.10, S.19,20,30 and R.11, S.24,25,26,35 and T.106, R.11, S.2,3,10, from the posted boundary at the point where a state park trail crosses the stream in the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 S.19, T.107, R.10, upstream approximately 9.2 miles to the source in the SW 1/4 NE 1/4, S.10, T.106, R.11 Olmsted and Winona

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 39 SR 5]

Subp. 4.

Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries special management regulations.

A.

While a person is on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake or its associated tributaries to the posted boundaries, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

B.

The possession limit for smallmouth bass is one. While a person is on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake or its associated tributaries to the posted boundaries, all smallmouth bass in possession must be 21 inches or greater in length. All smallmouth bass less than 21 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water.

C.

Mille Lacs Lake is closed to the taking of fish between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily during the period commencing at 10 p.m. on the Monday following the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and ending at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, four weeks after the date of commencement. During the closure, no person shall be on the waters of Mille Lacs Lake while having in possession any equipment whereby fish may be taken. Spearing is prohibited from December 1 through April 30. A person may not have a spear in possession while on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake during this period.

D.

The commissioner may modify seasons and limits under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.027, subdivision 13, or sections 97A.0451 to 97A.0459, to accommodate tribal declarations for fish harvest in the 1837 Ceded Territory in compliance with the court ruling in Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa v. Minnesota, 119 S.Ct. 1187 (1999). Changes shall be posted at water access sites and the Department of Natural Resources website.

E.

While a person is on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake or its associated tributaries to the posted boundaries, the possession and daily limit for Northern cisco (tullibee) is ten fish.

F.

Fish that are taken by angling and not immediately released into the water after capture are considered to be in possession and part of the bag limit. Once a fish has been reduced to possession, culling or live-well sorting (the act of exchanging one fish for another) is not allowed.

G.

This subpart applies to the following waters.

Name Location County
(1) Mille Lacs T.42-45, R.25-28, S.Various Aitkin, Mille Lacs
(2) Borden Creek T.44, R.25, S.5 Aitkin
(3) Seastade Creek T.45, R.26, S.22 Aitkin
(4) Marmon (Twenty) Creek T.45, R.25, S.32 Aitkin
(5) Grave Creek T.45, R.25, S.8 Aitkin
(6) Peterson Creek T.43, R.25, S.5 Mille Lacs
(7) Thains River (Malone Creek) T.42, R.25, S.2 Mille Lacs
(8) West Sucker Creek T.42, R.25, S.18 Mille Lacs
(9) South Sucker Creek T.42, R.25, S.18 Mille Lacs
(10) Garrison (Borden) Creek T.44, R.28, S.12 Crow Wing
(11) Seguchie Creek T.44, R.28, S.36 Crow Wing
(12) Reddy Creek T.45, R.26, S.23 Aitkin
(13) Whitefish Creek T.43, R.27, S.7 Mille Lacs
(14) Seventeen Creek T.44, R.25, S.17,18,29 Aitkin
(15) Cedar Creek T.43, R.25, S.15 Mille Lacs
(16) McCleans Creek T.45, R.27, S.34 Aitkin
(17) unnamed T.43, R.25, S.8 Mille Lacs
(18) unnamed T.42, R.26, S.11 Mille Lacs
(19) unnamed T.42, R.26, S.22 Mille Lacs
(20) unnamed T.43, R.27, S.8 Mille Lacs
(21) unnamed T.43, R.27, S.6 Mille Lacs
(22) unnamed T.43, R.27, S.21 Mille Lacs
(23) unnamed T.44, R.27, S.31 Crow Wing
(24) unnamed T.44, R.28, S.36 Crow Wing
(25) unnamed T.44, R.27, S.4 Aitkin
(26) unnamed T.45, R.27, S.25 Aitkin
(27) unnamed T.44, R.25, S.29 Aitkin
(28) unnamed T.44, R.25, S.31,32 Aitkin
(29) unnamed T.44, R.28, S.24 Crow Wing
(30) unnamed T.44, R.28, S.13 Crow Wing
(31) Rum River Outlet T.43, R.27, S.33 Mille Lacs

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 29 SR 876]

Subp. 6.

Zumbro River special regulations.

While on or fishing in these waters, angling for smallmouth bass is limited to catch and release only, whereby any smallmouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for smallmouth bass is legal during the open season for that species in inland waters. It is unlawful for anyone to have in possession, regardless of where taken, any smallmouth bass while on or fishing in these waters.

Name Location County
Zumbro River T.109, R.13W, S.6; T.110, R.13W, S.31; T.110, R.14W, S.36; T.109, R.14W., S.1,2, 10,11,15,22,27, from the U.S. Highway 63 bridge at Zumbro Falls upstream approximately 12 miles to Zumbro Lake Dam including the plunge pool Wabasha

Subp. 7.

Foster Arend Lake trout regulations.

The season for trout in Foster Arend Lake is open continuously. Effective March 17, 1997, the possession limit for trout taken from Foster Arend Lake is three and a person's possession limit may not include more than one trout over 16 inches.

Name Location County
Foster Arend Lake T.107, R.14, S.14,23 Olmsted

Subp. 8.

Spearing restrictions.

A person may not take fish by spearing and may not possess a spear while on or fishing in the following lake.

Name Location County
Baby T.140,141, R.29, S.4,5,8,9,17 Cass

Subp. 9.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1208]

Subp. 10.

[Repealed, 28 SR 1011]

Subp. 11.

[Repealed, 24 SR 1186]

Subp. 12.

Minnesota River, Minnehaha Creek, and Mississippi River Pool Two.

While on or fishing in the following waters, angling for walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass shall be limited to catch and release only, whereby any walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, or largemouth bass must be returned immediately to the water. Catch-and-release angling for walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass shall be legal continuously, year round. It shall be unlawful for anyone to have in possession or under control, regardless of where taken, any walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, or largemouth bass, while being on or fishing in these waters.

Name Location County
A. Minnesota River T.28, R.23, S.Various downstream from Mendota Bridge Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey
B. Minnehaha Creek T.28, R.23, S.17,18 downstream from Minnehaha Falls Hennepin
C. Mississippi River Pool Two T.26,27,28,115, R.17, 18,21,22,23, S.Various between the Hastings and Ford Dams, including all backwater and connecting waters except: Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington
(1) Crosby Lake T.28, R.23, S.14,15, 22,23 Ramsey
(2) Pickerel Lake T.28, R.23, S.12,13,14 Dakota, Ramsey
(3) Upper Lake T.28, R.23, S.22 Ramsey
(4) Little Pig's Eye Lake T.28, R.22, S.23 Ramsey
(5) unnamed (North Star 23 Steel) lake T.28, R.22, S.14 Ramsey

Subp. 13.

Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass catch-and-release regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in these waters, angling for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass is limited to catch and release only, whereby any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for largemouth bass or smallmouth bass is legal during the open season for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in inland waters. It is unlawful for anyone to have in possession, regardless of where taken, any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass while on or fishing in these waters.

Name Location County
A. Clear Lake T.107, R.22, S.4,5,8,9,16,17 Waseca
B. Jane T.29, R.21, S.9,10 Washington
C. Minnewashta T.116, R.23, S.4,5,8,9 Carver

Subp. 14.

Largemouth bass catch-and-release regulations.

While on or fishing in the following waters, angling for largemouth bass is limited to catch and release only. Any largemouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for largemouth bass is legal only during the open season for largemouth bass in inland waters. It is unlawful for anyone to have in possession, regardless of where taken, any largemouth bass while on or fishing in the following waters.

Name Location County
A. Crooked Lake T.31,32, R.24, S.4,33 Anoka
B. DeMontreville Lake T.29, R.21, S.4, 5,9 Washington
C. Olson Lake T.29, R.21, S.8,9 Washington

Subp. 15.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 16.

[Repealed, 42 SR 1015]

Subp. 17.

Cedar Lake walleye and northern pike regulations.

While on or fishing in the following waters, the daily and possession limit for walleye is two and for northern pike is three. While on or fishing in these waters, all northern pike in possession must be 26 inches or less in length. All northern pike greater than 26 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Cedar Lake T.127N, R.31W, S.7, 18; T.127N, R.32W, S.13 Morrison, Todd

Subp. 18.

Walleye 18- to 24-inch protected slot limit.

All walleye in possession while on or fishing in the following waters must be less than 18 inches in length or greater than 24 inches in length. All walleye that are 18 to 24 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Knife T.40,41, R.23,24, S.Various Kanabec

Subp. 19.

Northern pike 24-inch to 36-inch protected slot limit.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Alexander T.131,132, R.30, 31, S.Various Morrison
B. Ash T.66, R.20, S.7-9,17,18 St. Louis
C. Basswood T.64,65, R.10,11, S.Various Lake
D. Big Mantrap T.141,142, R.33,34, S.Various Hubbard
E. Birch Lake Reservoir T.61, R.11, 12, S.Various St. Louis
F. Blueberry T.138, R.35, S.2,3,10,11 Wadena
G. Center, North T.34, R.20, S.15, 21,22,27,28,34 Chisago
H. Center, South T.33,34, R.20, S.2,3,4,9,10,34,35 Chisago
I. Child T.140, R.29, S.9,10,15,16 Cass
J. Farm T.62,63, R.11, S.3,4,26-29,32-35 Lake
K. Fish Trap T.132, R.31, S.28-33 Morrison
L. Floyd, Little T.139, R.41, S.2,3,10,11 Becker
M. Garden T.63, R.11, S.20-22,27-30 Lake
N. George T.143, R.34, S.15,16,21,22,27 Hubbard
O. Girl T.140,141, R.28, S.3,4,32,33,34 Cass
P. Island T.150, R.28, S.3-5,8-10,15,16,19-21 Itasca
Q. Knife T.40,41, R.23,24, S.Various Kanabec
R. Little Boy T.140, R.28, S. Various Cass
S. Little Woman T.140, R.29, S.15 Cass
T. Long T.128, R.30,32, S.16,17,20,21,28 Todd
U. Minnie Belle T.118, R.31, S.11,14 Meeker
V. Mission, Lower T.135,136, R.27, S.4,5,8,9,33 Crow Wing
W. Mission, Upper T.135,136, R.27, S.3,4,27,28,33,34 Crow Wing
X. Shamineau T.123, R.31, S.8-10,15-18 Morrison
Y. South Farm T.62,63, R.11, S.1,2,3,35,36 Lake
Z. White Iron T.62,63, R.11,12, S.Various St. Louis
AA. Balsam and connected Haskell, and Scrapper Lakes T.58,59, R.24, S.Various Itasca
BB. Medicine T.149, R.32, S.Various Beltrami
CC. North Twin T.148, R.31, S.Various Beltrami
DD. Coon-Sandwick T.60,61, R.25, S.Various Itasca
EE. Rachel, Little Rachel T.127, R.39, S.Various Douglas
FF. Crow Wing, 8th T.140, R.32,33, S.1,6,7,12 Hubbard
GG. Crow Wing, 9th T.140,141, R.32, S.6,31,32 Hubbard
HH. Crow Wing, 10th T.141, R.32, S.28,29,32 Hubbard
II. Mitchell T.138, R.27, S.11-14 Crow Wing

Subp. 20.

Northern pike 30-inch minimum size limit.

All northern pike in possession while on or fishing in the following waters must be 30 inches or greater in length. All northern pike that are less than 30 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit is one.

Name Location County
St. Olaf Lake T.105, R.22, S.13 Waseca

Subp. 21.

[Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 22.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 23.

Walleye 16-inch minimum size.

All walleye in possession while on or fishing in the following waters must be 16 inches or greater in length. Walleye less than 16 inches must be returned to the water immediately.

Name Location County
Waconia T.116, R.24,25, S.Various Carver

Subp. 24.

Largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye regulations.

While on or fishing in the following waters, the daily and possession limit for largemouth bass is one, for northern pike is three, and for walleye is two. While on or fishing in these waters, all northern pike in possession must be 26 inches or less in length. All northern pike greater than 26 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Bass Lake T.128, R.32, S.9 Todd

Subp. 25.

Largemouth bass and northern pike regulations.

While on or fishing in the following waters, angling for largemouth bass is limited to catch and release only, whereby any largemouth bass must be immediately returned to the water. All northern pike in possession while on or fishing in the following waters must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Ann T.116, R.23, S.10,11 Carver

Subp. 26.

[Repealed, 34 SR 1165]

Subp. 27.

[Repealed, L 2015 1Sp4 art 5 s 34]

Subp. 28.

[Repealed, L 2015 1Sp4 art 5 s 34]

Subp. 29.

[Repealed, 43 SR 989]

Subp. 30.

Walleye minimum size.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 17 inches or greater in length. All walleye less than 17 inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Green Lake T.33, R.20,21, S.Various Chisago

Subp. 31.

Smallmouth bass regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Flour T.64, R.1W, S.1,2,11,12 T.64, R.1E, S.5,6 Cook
B. Hungry Jack T.64,65, R.1W, S.2-4,35 Cook
C. Two Island T.62, R.1W, S.3-5,8,9 Cook
D. Turtle T.59,60, R.26,27, S.Various Itasca
E. Clitherall T.132, R.39,40, S.Various Otter Tail

Subp. 32.

Lake sturgeon restrictions.

As described in part 6262.1000 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 97A.551 and 97C.087, a special fish management tag is required to harvest lake sturgeon. Notwithstanding part 6266.0700, subpart 2, item B, the following seasons and possession limits apply to all Minnesota-Canadian border waters and associated tributary streams. A person may possess only one lake sturgeon per license year. Lake sturgeon may be harvested from April 24 to May 7 or July 1 to September 30. All lake sturgeon in possession while on or fishing in the above listed waters must be 45 inches to 50 inches in length, inclusive, or greater than 75 inches in length. All lake sturgeon that are less than 45 inches in length or that are more than 50 inches but not more than 75 inches in length, must be immediately returned to the water. From May 8 to May 15 and October 1 to April 23, angling for lake sturgeon is limited to catch and release only. During catch-and-release seasons all sturgeon must be immediately released back into the water.

Subp. 33.

Lake of the Woods and Rainy River; walleye and sauger.

A.

Notwithstanding part 6266.0700, subpart 2, item A, the seasons and possession limits for walleye and sauger in the aggregate as specified in this subpart apply to the specified portions of Lake of the Woods and Rainy River and to the tributaries listed in part 6266.0700, subpart 1, items R and KK. Except as further restricted in item D, a person may have only four walleye from these water bodies in possession, regardless of whether they are taken from Lake of the Woods or Rainy River.

B.

From the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to November 30, the daily and possession limits for Lake of the Woods are as follows: six in the aggregate and not more than one walleye over 28.0 inches. All walleye in possession must be less than 19.5 inches in length or greater than 28.0 inches in length. All walleye that are 19.5 to 28.0 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

C.

Except as provided in item D, from December 1 to April 14, the daily and possession limits for Lake of the Woods are as follows: six in the aggregate and not more than one walleye over 28.0 inches. All walleye in possession must be less than 19.5 inches in length or greater than 28.0 inches in length. All walleye that are 19.5 to 28.0 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

D.

From March 1 to April 14, while a person is on or angling in Four Mile Bay of Lake of the Woods and Rainy River, angling for walleye and sauger is limited to catch and release only, whereby any walleye or sauger caught must be immediately returned to the water.

E.

From the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the last day in February, the daily and possession limits for Rainy River are as follows: six in the aggregate and not more than one walleye over 28.0 inches. All walleye in possession must be less than 19.5 inches in length or greater than 28.0 inches in length. All walleye that are 19.5 to 28.0 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
(1) Lake of the Woods including Four Mile Bay T.162-168, R.32-37, S.Various Lake of the Woods, Roseau
(2) Rainy River From the Boise Cascade Dam in International Falls T.71, R.24, S.27 downstream to the U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse at Wheeler's Point T.162, R.31, S.19 Lake of the Woods, Koochiching

Subp. 34.

[Repealed, 32 SR 1039]

Subp. 35.

Catch-and-release trout fishing.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, angling for trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for trout is legal during the open season for trout in inland streams. All legal methods of taking trout are allowed.

Name Location County
A. Belle Creek T.113, R.16, S.34,35 and T.112, R.16, S.3,4,9,16, from the confluence with the Cannon River in S.35, T.113, R.16, upstream approximately 7.3 miles to the posted boundary where the stream crosses State Highway 19 in S.16, T.112, R.16 Goodhue
B. Root River, Middle Branch T.104, R.11, S.17,18,19,20 and R.12, S.23,24,26,27, 33,34,35 and T.103, R.12, S.4,8,9, from the confluence with the Root River, North Branch upstream approximately 12.5 miles to the confluence of Spring Valley Creek and Deer Creek in S.9, T.103, R.12 Fillmore
C. Zumbro River, North Fork T.110, R.15, S.33,34,35,36 and R.14, S.31 and T.109, R.14, S.6,7,8,9,10 and R.15, S.1,2 from the confluence with the Zumbro River in S.10, T.109, R.14, upstream approximately 11.9 miles to the posted boundary where the stream crosses Goodhue County Hwy 10 Goodhue and Wabasha

Subp. 36.

Protected slot limits on trout streams; no bait restriction.

While on or fishing in the following waters, all trout in possession must be less than 12 inches in length or greater than 16 inches in length. All trout that are 12 to 16 inches in length, inclusive, must be returned to the water immediately. A person's possession limit may not include more than one trout over 16 inches in length. All legal methods of taking trout are allowed.

Name Location County
A. Beaver Creek East T.102, R.6, S.5,6,8,17 from the confluence with Beaver Creek in S.5, T.102, R.6, upstream approximately 2.3 miles to the source in S.17, T.102, R.6 Houston
B. Forestville Creek (North Branch Creek) T.102, R.12, S.13,14,15 from the confluence with South Branch Root River in S.13, T.102, R.12, upstream approximately 2.6 miles to the source in S.15, T.102, R.12 Fillmore
C. Mahoods Creek T.103, R.12, S.20 from the confluence with Spring Valley Creek upstream approximately 0.2 miles to the source Fillmore
D. Root River, South Branch T.102, R.11, S.7,18 and R.12, S.13,23,24 from the posted boundary located in the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S.7, T.102 R.11, upstream approximately 4.8 miles to the posted boundary in the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S.23, T.102, R.12 Fillmore
E. Spring Valley Creek T.103, R.12, S.8,17,18,19,20 from the confluence with Deer Creek in S.9, T.103, R.12, upstream approximately 6.8 miles to the posted boundary at the intersection of Fillmore Township Road 359 Fillmore
F. West Indian Creek T.109, R.11, S.16,17,21 from Wabasha County Road 4 crossing in S.16, T.109, R.11, Highland Township, upstream approximately 3.3 miles to the source Wabasha
G. Wisel Creek T.102, R.8, S.19,20,29,30, 31,32 and T.101, R.8, S.5,6 from the confluence with South Fork Root River in S.19, T.102, R.8, upstream approximately 8.6 miles to permanent source in S.6, T.101, R.8 Fillmore

Subp. 37.

Protected slot limits on trout streams; artificial lures and flies.

While on or fishing in the following waters, all trout in possession must be less than 12 inches in length or greater than 16 inches in length. All trout that are 12 to 16 inches in length, inclusive, must be returned to the water immediately. A person's possession limit may not include more than one trout over 16 inches in length. Legal methods for taking trout are limited to artificial lures and flies.

Name Location County
A. Canfield Creek (South Branch Creek) T.102, R.12, S.24,25 from the confluence with South Branch Root River in S.24, T.102, R.12, upstream approximately 1.6 miles to the permanent source Fillmore
B. Garvin Brook T.107, R.8, S.33,34 and T.106, R.8, S.4,5,8 from the posted boundary at the intersection of Highway 14 upstream approximately 5.0 miles to the posted boundary at the confluence with Peterson Creek in S.8, T.106, R.8 Winona
C. Gribben Creek T.103, R.9, S.9,16,21,27,28 from the confluence with the Root River in S.9, T.103, R.9 upstream 3.9 miles to the permanent source Fillmore
D. Hay Creek T.112, R.15, S.23,24,26,27 from the posted boundary at the point where Hay Creek crosses the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 section line in S.24, T.112, R.15, upstream approximately 4.0 miles to the posted boundary in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 S.27, T.112, R.15 Goodhue
E. Logan Creek T.107, R.11, S.3 from the confluence with the North Branch Whitewater River in S.3, T.107, R.11, upstream approximately 0.9 miles to the permanent source Olmsted
F. Trout Run Creek T.104, R.10, S.4,5,8,9,16,17,20,21 and T.105, R.10, S.18,19,30,31,32 from the confluence with the North Branch Root River upstream approximately 13.3 miles to the source - entire stream Fillmore
G. Whitewater River, North Branch T.108, R.11, S.31,32,33,34 and T.107, R.11, S.1,2,3 and R.10, S.6,7 from the posted boundary at the second low-water crossing in S.6, T.107, R.10, upstream from Elba where state land begins going upstream approximately 12.1 miles to Wabasha County Road 4 crossing Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona

Subp. 38.

Minimum size limits on brook trout streams.

While on or fishing the following waters, all brook trout in possession must be 12 inches or greater in length. All brook trout less than 12 inches in length must be returned to the water immediately. A person's possession limit may not include more than one brook trout over 12 inches in length. Legal methods for taking trout are limited to artificial lures and flies.

Name Location County
Trout Valley Creek T.109, R.9, S.31 and T.108, R.9, S.5,8,17,20 from the confluence with the Whitewater River S.31, T.109, R.9, upstream approximately 7.2 miles to the permanent source Wabasha and Winona

Subp. 39.

Camp Creek; open water season.

While on or fishing the following waters, angling for trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for trout is legal during the open season for trout in inland streams. Legal methods for taking trout are limited to artificial lures and flies. Notwithstanding this subpart, on the third Saturday in May only, when angling for trout on the posted area portion of the creek in S.8 of T.102, R.10, general statewide regulations apply, including all legal methods for taking trout.

Name Location County
Camp Creek T.102, R.10, S.5,8,16,17 from the posted boundary in the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 S.5, T.102, R.10, upstream approximately 2.7 miles to a point that is posted at the second Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail bridge in S.17 Fillmore

Subp. 40.

Walleye 17-inch to 26-inch protected slot.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 17 inches in length or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 17 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may include not more than one walleye over 26 inches.

Name Location County
A. Island T.150, R.28, S.3-5, 8-10,15-17,20,21 Itasca
B. Garden Reservoir T.63, R.11, S.20-22,27-30 Lake
C. Farm T.62,63, R.11, S.3,4,26-29, 32-35 Lake
D. North Branch Kawishiwi River T.63, R.10,11, S.25,26,28,29,30 Lake
E. South Farm T.62,63, R.11, S.1,2,3,35,36 Lake
F. White Iron T.62,63, R.11,12, S.Various St. Louis
G. Popple River T.148, R.27, S.19,20, from the outlet of Round Lake downstream to the State Highway 46 bridge Itasca

Subp. 41.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass 12-inch maximum size limit.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches in length. All largemouth and smallmouth bass 12 inches and greater in length must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. Lake Hubert T.135, R.28,29, S.18,19,24,25,30 Crow Wing
B. Moose Lake T.128, R.32, S.15,22 Todd
C. Chisago Lake T.33, R.20, S.5-8,17 Chisago
D. South Lindstrom T.33,34, R.20, S.4,5,32,33 Chisago

Subp. 42.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass 12-inch maximum size limit and one over 20 inches.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth and smallmouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit may include not more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass in the aggregate over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Agnes T.128, R.37, S.18 Douglas
B. Henry T.128, R.37, S.7,18 Douglas

Subp. 43.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 44.

Crappie ten-inch minimum size.

While on or angling in the following waters, all crappie in possession must be ten inches or greater in length. All crappie less than ten inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. Stuart T.132,133, R.39, S.Various Otter Tail
B. Spider T.141, R.33, S.22,27,28,33,34 Hubbard

Subp. 45.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 46.

Walleye protected slot and crappie minimum size.

While on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 17 inches in length or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 17 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one walleye over 26 inches in length. All crappie in possession while on or fishing in these waters must be 11 inches or greater in length. All crappie less than 11 inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. North Lida Lake T.135,136, R.42, S.32,33 Otter Tail
B. South Lida Lake T.136, R.42, S.32,33 Otter Tail
C. Venstrom Lake T.135, R.42, S.5,8 Otter Tail
D. Mud Lake T.136, R.42, S.17 Otter Tail

Subp. 47.

Northeast trophy trout waters.

Angling for trout is legal during the open season for trout in inland lakes. While on or angling in the following waters, angling for trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout must be immediately returned to the water. Only artificial lures and flies with a single hook are allowed for taking fish. No bait may be used or possessed while fishing on the following waters. The following waters are closed to winter fishing.

Name Location County
A. Thompson Lake T.62, R.1, S.19,20,29,30 Cook
B. Thrush Lake T.63, R.1, S.31 Cook
C. Turnip Lake T.64, R.1, S.24 Cook

Subp. 48.

Walleye restricted possession limits.

While on or angling in the following waters, the daily and possession limit for walleye is four fish. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one walleye over 20 inches.

Name Location County
Lac qui Parle Lake T.118-120, R.41,42,43, S.Various upstream to Marsh Lake Dam, including the Watson Sag (Chippewa River diversion) upstream to the diversion dam Lac qui Parle, Chippewa

Subp. 49.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 50.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 51.

Leech Lake walleye restrictions.

While on or angling in the following waters, a person's possession and daily limit for walleye is four fish. The possession and daily limit may not include more than one walleye over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Leech Lake T.141-144, R.28-32, S.Various Cass and Hubbard

Subp. 52.

[Repealed, 39 SR 1257]

Subp. 53.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 54.

Vermilion Lake walleye size restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 20 inches or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 20 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's walleye possession and daily limit taken from, while on, or angling in the following waters, including those taken from other waters, is four, and must not include more than one walleye over 26 inches in length. Notwithstanding the possession limits provided by part 6262.0200, subpart 1, item G, subitem (4), while a person is on or fishing in the following waters, the possession limits for northern pike provided by part 6262.0200, subpart 1, item G, subitem (1), apply.

Name Location County
Lake Vermilion T.61-63, R.14-18, S.Various St. Louis

Subp. 55.

Lake of the Woods and Rainy River; northern pike.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 30 inches or greater than 40 inches in length. All northern pike that are 30 to 40 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession and daily limit for northern pike is three, and must not include more than one northern pike over 40 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Lake of the Woods T.162-168, R.32-37, S.Various Lake of the Woods
B. Rainy River T.162, R.31, S.19 from the U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse at Wheeler's Point upstream to the Boise Cascade Dam in T.71, R.24, S.27 Lake of the Woods, Koochiching
C. Winter Road River T.161, R.31, S.20 mouth upstream to the State Highway 172 bridge Lake of the Woods
D. Baudette River T.161, R.31, S.2 mouth upstream to the State Highway 11 bridge Lake of the Woods
E. Warroad River T.163, R.36, S.28 mouth upstream to the State Highway 11 bridge Roseau
F. Hooper Creek T.161, R.31, S.18 mouth upstream to State Highway 172 bridge Lake of the Woods
G. Kelly Creek T.161, R.31, S.28 mouth upstream to State Highway 172 bridge Lake of the Woods
H. Rapid River T.160, R.30, S.12 mouth upstream to State Highway 11 bridge Lake of the Woods
I. Silver Creek T.160, R.30, S.10 mouth upstream to State Highway 11 bridge Lake of the Woods
J. Wabanica Creek T.161, R.32, S.12 mouth upstream to State Highway 172 bridge Lake of the Woods
K. Swift Ditch T.162, R.35, S.6 mouth upstream to County Road 12 culvert Roseau
L. Bostic Creek T.162, R.32, S.21 mouth upstream to County Road 8 bridge Lake of the Woods
M. Black River T.158, R.25, S.11-12 mouth upstream to State Highway 11 bridge Koochiching
N. Big Fork River T.70, R.26, S.32 mouth upstream to State Highway 11 bridge Koochiching
O. Little Fork River T.70, R.25, S.29 mouth upstream to State Highway 11 bridge Koochiching

Subp. 56.

Brook trout catch-and-release waters.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for brook trout is legal during the open season for trout in inland waters. Angling for brook trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any brook trout must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Stoney Brook T.135, R.29, S.5,8,9 from the mouth at Gull Lake in S.8,9, R.29, T.135 upstream to the County Road 29 crossing in S.5, R.29, T.135 Cass

Subp. 57.

Red Wing Pottery Pond special regulations.

The season for trout in Red Wing Pottery Pond is open continuously. While a person is on or angling in the following waters, a person's daily and possession limit for trout is three and must not include more than one trout over 16 inches.

Name Location County
Red Wing Pottery Pond T.113, R.15, S.25 Goodhue

Subp. 58.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 59.

Upper Red Lake and listed tributaries.

A.

While a person is on or fishing in the waters listed under item C:

(1)

the daily and possession limit for northern pike is three fish, of which not more than one northern pike shall be over 40 inches in length; and

(2) all northern pike in possession must be less than 30 inches in length or greater than 40 inches in length. All northern pike that are 30 to 40 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

B.

While a person is on or fishing in the waters listed under item C:

(1)

the daily and possession limit for walleye is two fish, of which not more than one walleye shall be over 26 inches in length;

(2)

all walleye in possession must be less than 17 inches or greater than 26 inches in length;

(3)

all walleye that are 17 inches to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water; and

(4)

a person's statewide bag limit shall not include more than two walleye taken from Upper Red Lake and the tributaries listed under item C.

C.

This subpart applies to the following waters:

Name Location County
(1) Upper Red Lake (outside Red Lake Indian Reservation) T.153, R.31,32, S. Various; T.154, R.30-32, S. Various; T.155, R.30-32, S. Various Beltrami
(2) Shotley Brook (from Hwy. 72 west to Upper Red Lake) T.153, R.31, S.10,11,13,14,24; T.153, R.30, S.19-22 Beltrami
(3) Tamarack River (from the Beltrami County line west to Upper Red Lake) T.154, R.30, S.8-10,11-13,15-17 Beltrami

Subp. 60.

[Repealed, 42 SR 1015]

Subp. 61.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 62.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 63.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 64.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 65.

Reduced walleye possession limit.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, the daily and possession limit for walleye is three.

Name Location County
A. Mule Lake T.140, R.28,29, S.19,20,25,29,30,31,36 Cass
B. Green Lake T.121, R.34, S.36 Kandiyohi
C. Horseshoe Lake T.49, R.23, S.23,24 Aitkin
D. Minnewawa Lake T.49, R.23, S.20,21,23,26,27,28,29,32,33,34 Aitkin

Subp. 66.

Walleye 17-inch minimum size limit.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 17 inches or greater in length. Walleye less than 17 inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. Goose Lake T.36,37, R.22, S.3,4,9,10,15,34 Chisago
B. Mandall T.36, R.22, S.15,16,21,22 Chisago
C. Rabour T.36, R.22, S.21,22 Chisago

Subp. 67.

[Repealed, 34 SR 1165]

Subp. 68.

Muskellunge catch-and-release regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, angling for muskellunge is limited to catch and release only, whereby any muskellunge caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for muskellunge is legal during the open season for muskellunge in inland waters. It is unlawful for anyone to have in possession, regardless of where taken, any muskellunge while on or fishing in the following waters.

Name Location County
A. Mississippi River from Blandin Dam downstream to Coon Rapids Dam T.31-55, R.21-32, S.Various Itasca, Aitkin, Crow Wing, Morrison, Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Hennepin
B. Prairie River, from the Prairie Lake Dam downstream to the Mississippi River T.55,56, R.25, S.2,3,11, 14,23,26,34 Itasca

Subp. 69.

[Repealed, 36 SR 436]

Subp. 70.

[Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 71.

East and West Rush Lakes northern pike size restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 26 inches in length or greater than 40 inches in length. All northern pike that are 26 to 40 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 40 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. East Rush T.37, R.21,22, S.Various Chisago
B. West Rush T.37, R.21,22, S.Various Chisago

Subp. 72.

Wabedo Lake northern pike size restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Wabedo T.140, R.28, S.Various Cass

Subp. 73.

Woman Lake northern pike size restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Woman T.140,141, R.28,29, S.Various Cass

Subp. 74.

North Star and Little North Star Lakes northern pike size restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
North Star (including Little North Star and other unnamed connected waters) T.58,59, R.26, S.4,5,20,28,29,32,33 Itasca

Subp. 75.

[Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 76.

Spider Lake northern pike size restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Spider T.58, R.25,26, S.7,18,19,24,25,30,36 Itasca

Subp. 77.

Mink and Somers Lakes special regulations.

A.

While a person is on or fishing in the waters listed in item B:

(1)

all walleye in possession must be 17 inches or greater in length. Walleye less than 17 inches must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit is three;

(2)

all largemouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit may include not more than one largemouth bass over 20 inches in length;

(3)

all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit may include not more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length; and

(4)

possession or use of live minnows, excluding leeches, as bait is prohibited. Processed minnows in a dried, frozen, or pickled condition are allowed.

B.

This subpart applies to the following waters:

Name Location County
(1) Mink Lake T.121, R.27, S.23-25 Wright
(2) Somers Lake T.121, R.27, S.24-25 Wright

Subp. 78.

Otter Tail River smallmouth bass catch-and-release regulation.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for smallmouth bass is limited to catch and release only, whereby any smallmouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Otter Tail River T.132, R.45, S.26, from the Wilkin County Road 19 crossing to the Friberg Dam in T.134, R.42, S.31, including the Orwell, Dayton Hollow, Pisgah, Central, and Diversion impoundments, T.132, R.45, S.25,26,35,36, and T.132-134, R.42-44, S.Various; and from the Hubbel Pond Dam in Hubbel Wildlife Management Area to Otter Tail County Road 51, T.137-138, R.39,40, S.Various, including Mud Lake, T.137, R.39, S.34,35; Rice Lake, T.137, R.40, S.14,23; and Town Lake, T.138, R.40, S.27, 28, 34, 35 Becker, Otter Tail, Wilken

Subp. 79.

Little Toad Lake northern pike regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession and daily limit may include not more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Little Toad T.139, R.39, S.23,24,25,26 Becker

Subp. 80.

Maud and Eunice Lakes bass regulations.

A.

While a person is on or fishing in the waters listed in item B, all largemouth and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit may include not more than one largemouth or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

B.

This subpart applies to the following waters:

Name Location County
(1) Maud T.138, R.42, S.21,22,27,28 Becker
(2) Eunice T.138, R.42, S.26,27,34 Becker

Subp. 81.

Little Cormorant Lake walleye regulations.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 17 inches or greater in length. Walleye less than 17 inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Little Cormorant T.138, 139, R.42, S.Various Becker

Subp. 82.

Middle Lake largemouth bass regulation.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession and daily limit may include not more than one largemouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Middle T.131, R.40, S.9,16 Otter Tail

Subp. 83.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 84.

[Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 85.

St. Louis River muskellunge 50-inch minimum size limit on the Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary waters.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all muskellunge in possession must be 50 inches or greater in length. All muskellunge less than 50 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
St. Louis River All those portions of the St. Louis River, including St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay, as far as the same lie along the boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin downstream to an imaginary line drawn between the northwest bank of the Nemadji River where it forms a junction with Superior Bay and the southwest bank of the Superior entry channel where it forms a junction with Superior Bay St. Louis

Subp. 86.

[Repealed, 43 SR 989]

Subp. 87.

Mississippi River and associated tributaries smallmouth bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the Mississippi River or its associated tributaries listed in this subpart to the posted boundaries, the daily and possession limit for smallmouth bass is three. Daily and possession limit may not include more than one smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length. While on or angling in the following waters, all smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All smallmouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. Mississippi River From the St. Cloud Dam (T.124N, R.28W, S.13 and T.35N, R.31W, S.1) downstream to the mouth of the Crow River (T.121N, R.23W, S.36 and T.32N, R.26W, S.24) near Dayton Sherburne, Wright, Stearns
B. Crow River T.121, R.23, S.36 Hennepin, Wright
C. Elk River T.32N, R.26, S.4,33 Sherburne
D. Otter Creek T.121, R.25, S.3 Wright
E. Silver Creek T.122, R.29, S.15 Wright
F. Fish Creek T.122, R.26, S.7 Wright
G. Clearwater River T.123, R.27, S.35 Wright, Stearns
H. Plum Creek T.123, R.27, S.28 Stearns
I. Johnson Creek T.123, R.27, S.7 Stearns

Subp. 88.

[Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 89.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 90.

Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River lake sturgeon regulations.

As described in part 6262.1000 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 97A.551 and 97C.087, a special fish management tag is required to harvest lake sturgeon. Notwithstanding part 6266.0500, subpart 3, the following seasons and possession limits apply to all waters of Lake St. Croix and the St. Croix River of the Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary waters between Prescott and Taylor's Falls Dam. Lake sturgeon may be harvested from the first Saturday in September to September 30. While a person is on or angling in these waters, all lake sturgeon in possession must be 60 inches or greater in length. All lake sturgeon less than 60 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water. A person may possess only one lake sturgeon per calendar year. From October 1 to October 15, angling for lake sturgeon is limited to catch and release only. During the catch-and-release season, all lake sturgeon caught must be immediately released.

Subp. 91.

Coon Lake walleye regulations.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 17 inches or greater in length. All walleye less than 17 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Coon Lake T.33, R.23, S. Various Anoka

Subp. 92.

Little McDonald Lake and Kerbs Lake walleye regulation.

While on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 17 inches in length or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 17 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one walleye over 26 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Little McDonald T.136, R.40, S.2,3,9,10,11 Otter Tail
B. Kerbs T.136, R.40, S.4,9 Otter Tail

Subp. 93.

Little Mantrap Lake largemouth bass regulation.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Possession and daily limit may not include more than one largemouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Little Mantrap T.142, R.35,36, S. Various Hubbard, Becker

Subp. 94.

Rabbit and East Rabbit Lakes northern pike regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Big Rabbit T.47, R.28, S.19,30; T.47, R.29, S.24,25 Crow Wing
B. East Big Rabbit T.47, R.28, S.19,20,29,30 Crow Wing

Subp. 95.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 96.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 97.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 98.

Sallie and Melissa Lakes northern pike regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. Daily and possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Melissa Lake T.138, R.41, S.Various Becker
B. Sallie Lake T.138, R.41, S.Various Becker

Subp. 99.

Osakis and Little Osakis Lakes walleye regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 15 inches or greater in length. All walleye less than 15 inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
A. Osakis Lake T.128,129, R.35,36, S.Various Douglas, Todd
B. Little Osakis T.129, R.35, S.25,26 Douglas, Todd

Subp. 100.

Farm Island Lake walleye regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 16 inches or greater than 19 inches in length. All walleye that are 16 to 19 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Farm Island T.45,46, R.27, S.Various Aitkin

Subp. 101.

Winnibigoshish and connected waters walleye regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 18 inches in length or greater than 23 inches in length. All walleye that are 18 to 23 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one walleye over 23 inches.

Name Location County
A. Cut Foot Sioux Lake T.146,147, R.27, S.Various Itasca
B. Dixon Lake T.148, R.28,29, S.Various Itasca
C. Egg Lake T.146, R.26, S.3,10 Itasca
D. First River Lake T.146, R.26, S.5,6,7,8,9 Itasca
E. Little Cut Foot Lake T.146,147, R.26,27, S.Various Itasca
F. Mississippi River (from the Knutson Dam to the confluence with Winnibigoshish) T.145,146, R.29,30, S.Various Itasca, Cass, Beltrami
G. Pigeon River (from the Pigeon Dam Lake's dam to the confluence with Winnibigoshish) T.147, R.27, S.30 Itasca
H. Rabbits Lake T.146, R.29, S.1,2,11,12 Itasca
I. Ravens Flowage T.146, R.29, S.10,11,12,13 Itasca
J. Ravens Lake T.146, R.29, S.10,11 Itasca
K. Sugar T.146, R.29, S.Various Itasca
L. Third River Flowage T.147, R.28,29, S.Various Itasca
M. Winnibigoshish T.145,146,147, R.27,28,29, S.Various Cass, Itasca

Subp. 102.

Crow Wing Five and Six Lakes northern pike regulation.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Crow Wing, 5th T.140, R.33, S.19,20,29,30 Hubbard
B. Crow Wing, 6th T.140, R.33, S.20,21,22 Hubbard

Subp. 103.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 104.

[Repealed, 48 SR 819]

Subp. 105.

Hovde Lake largemouth bass catch-and-release regulations.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for largemouth bass is limited to catch and release only, whereby any largemouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Hovde T.141, R.30, S.22, 23, 26, 27 Cass

Subp. 106.

Lawndale Creek brook trout catch-and-release and angling regulations.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters of Lawndale Creek that are within Atherton Wildlife Management Area, angling for brook trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any brook trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. Methods for taking brook trout are limited to artificial flies and lures. Barbed hooks are prohibited.

Name Location County
Lawndale
Creek
T.136, R.46, S.34, 35 within a 3.5-mile posted reach within Atherton Wildlife Management Area Wilkin

Subp. 107.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 108.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 109.

[Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 110.

Big Pine and Little Pine Lakes; walleye size restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 18 inches in length or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 18 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one walleye over 26 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Big Pine Lake T.136, R.38, S.5,8,15,16,21,32,33 Otter Tail
B. Little Pine Lake T.136,137 R.38,39, S.Various Otter Tail

Subp. 111.

North Ten Mile and South Ten Mile Lakes; largemouth bass and smallmouth bass size restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass, in aggregate, over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. North Ten Mile Lake T.131, R.42W, S.16,17,20,21 Otter Tail
B. South Ten Mile Lake T.131, R.42W, S.27,28,29,32,33,34 Otter Tail

Subp. 112.

[Repealed, 39 SR 822]

Subp. 113.

[Repealed, 39 SR 822]

Subp. 114.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 115.

Fish Lake Reservoir; walleye restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be from 13 inches to 17 inches in length, inclusive. All walleye less than 13 inches or greater than 17 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water, except a person's possession limit may include one walleye over 26 inches in length. A person's daily and possession limit for walleye is three.

Name Location County
Fish Lake Reservoir T.51,52, R.15,16, S.Various St. Louis

Subp. 116.

Rochester area panfish and bass lakes.

A.

Daily and possession limits under item B apply to waters listed in item C and part 6262.0575, subpart 12, as a whole.

B.

While a person is on or angling in the waters listed in item C:

(1)

the daily and possession limit for sunfish, black crappie, white crappie, and yellow perch in aggregate is ten, of which not more than five may be black crappie or white crappie in aggregate; and

(2)

the daily and possession limit for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in aggregate is one.

C.

This subpart applies to the following waters:

Name Location County
(1) Bear Creek Reservoir (Chesterwoods Lake) T.106, R.12, S.17 Olmsted
(2) Foster Arend Lake T.107, R.14, S.14,23 Olmsted
(3) Kalmar Reservoir T.107, R.15, S.24,25 Olmsted
(4) Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond T.107, R.13, S.31 Olmsted
(5) Willow Creek Reservoir (WR6A Pond) T.106, R.14, S.34 Olmsted

Subp. 117.

State park catch-and-release trout fishing.

Within the boundaries of a state park, catch-and-release angling for trout is allowed from October 15 to December 31. While a person is on or fishing in the following waters within state park boundaries, angling for trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Stream Name County
A. East Beaver Creek Houston
B. Forestville Creek Fillmore
C. Canfield Creek Fillmore
D. Trout Run Creek Winona
E. South Branch Root River Fillmore
F. Middle Branch Whitewater Winona

Subp. 118.

Mukooda Lake lake trout restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for lake trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any lake trout caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Mukooda T.68, R.17, S.26,35 St. Louis

Subp. 119.

Little Trout Lake lake trout restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for lake trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any lake trout caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Little Trout T.68, R.17, S.3,4,9,10 St. Louis

Subp. 120.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 121.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 122.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 123.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 124.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 125.

Vermillion River trout angling restrictions.

Angling for trout in the following waters is open from January 1 through October 15. Angling for all trout is limited to catch and release only from January 1 up to but not including the Saturday nearest April 15 and from September 15 through October 15. While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for brown trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any brown trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. All legal methods of taking trout are allowed.

Name Location County
A. Vermillion River T.113,114, R.18-20, S.Various, upstream of Vermillion Falls in Hastings, including all tributaries Dakota
Dakota
B. unnamed tributary DOW M-49-10 (locally known as North Creek) T.114, R.19, S.19,30
C. unnamed tributary DOW M-49-10-001 (locally known as Middle Creek) T.114, R.19, S.30 Dakota
D. unnamed tributary DOW M-29-12 (locally known as South Creek) T.114, R.20, S.33,34,35,36 Dakota
E. South Branch of Vermillion River T.114, R.18, S.20,29,30,31; T.114, R.19, S.36; and T.113, R.19, S.1,2,11 Dakota

Subp. 126.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 127.

North Turtle Lake largemouth and smallmouth bass and crappie restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession and daily limit may include not more than one bass over 20 inches in length. While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all crappie in possession must be ten inches or greater in length. All crappie less than ten inches must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
North Turtle Lake T.133, R.41, S.25,26,34,35 Otter Tail

Subp. 128.

Kabekona Lake walleye restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be less than 20 inches in length or greater than 26 inches in length. All walleye that are 20 to 26 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit for walleye is four fish, of which not more than one walleye shall be over 26 inches in length.

Name Location County
Kabekona Lake T.142,143, R.32,33, S.Various Hubbard

Subp. 129.

[Repealed, 45 SR 931]

Subp. 130.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 131.

Crooked and Long Lakes largemouth bass restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all largemouth bass in possession must be less than 12 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass that are 12 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Crooked Lake T.122, R.27, S.5 Stearns
B. Long Lake T.122, R.27, S.5,8 Stearns

Subp. 132.

Moccasin Lake largemouth bass, sunfish, and black crappie restrictions.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for largemouth bass is limited to catch and release only. Any largemouth bass caught must be immediately returned to the water. Catch-and-release angling for largemouth bass is legal only during the open season for largemouth bass in inland waters. It is unlawful for a person to have in possession, regardless of where taken, any largemouth bass while on or fishing in the following waters.

Name Location County
Moccasin Lake T.141, R.29, S.28,32,33 Cass

Subp. 133.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 134.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 135.

[Repealed, 46 SR 1026]

Subp. 136.

Sugar Lake northern pike restrictions.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit for northern pike is three and may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length. Amendments to part 6262.0200 adopted after March 1, 2017, and related to daily and possession limits for northern pike do not apply to Sugar Lake. The daily and possession limit may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Sugar Lake T.121,122, R.27, S.1,2,10,11,35,36 Wright

Subp. 137.

Fall catch-and-release angling season for trout.

In addition to possession limits and seasons for trout provided in part 6262.0200, while a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling for trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any trout caught must be immediately returned to the water. Within the posted boundaries of the following waters, catch-and-release angling for trout is allowed only from October 16 to December 31.

Name Location County
Mill Creek from the unnamed tributary (Sprau's Tributary) in T.105, R.11, S.36 in Olmsted County downstream to the confluence with the North Branch Root River, T.104, R.11, S.6 in Fillmore County T.104,105, R.11, S.6,36 Olmsted, Fillmore
Spring Valley Creek from the West Park Street bridge in the city of Spring Valley downstream to the State Highway 52 bridge T.103, R.13, S.33 Fillmore
South Branch Root River within the city of Preston from the River Place West Bridge downstream to the U.S. Highway 52 bridge T.102, R.10, S.5 Fillmore
South Branch Root River from the River Place West bridge in the city of Lanesboro downstream to the confluence with the Root River T.103, R.10, S.13 Fillmore
Rush Creek within the municipal limits of the city of Rushford T.104, R.8, S.13,14 Fillmore

Subp. 138.

Balm Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Balm Lake T.150, R.35, S.22,23,26,28 Beltrami

Subp. 139.

Big Bass Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Big Bass Lake T.147, R.32,33, S.19,20,24,30 Beltrami

Subp. 140.

Big Swan Lake northern pike regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit for northern pike is six and may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Big Swan Lake T.128, R.32, S. Various Todd

Subp. 141.

Deer Lake bass and northern pike regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length. While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 24 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length. All northern pike that are 24 to 36 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit for northern pike is three and may not include more than one northern pike over 36 inches in length.

Name Location County
Deer Lake T.148, R.34, S.5,8 Beltrami

Subp. 142.

Moody Lake catch-and-release regulations.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, angling is limited for all species to catch and release only. Any species that is caught must be immediately returned to the water.

Name Location County
Moody Lake T.135, R.28, S.29,32 Crow Wing

Subp. 143.

Pelican Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Pelican Lake T.64,65, R.19,20,21, S. Various St. Louis

Subp. 144.

Portage Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
Portage Lake T.141, R.31, S.23,26 Cass

Subp. 145.

South Twin Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
South Twin Lake T.147,148, R.31, S.2,3,34,35 Beltrami

Subp. 146.

Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass protected slot limit.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in possession must be less than 14 inches in length or greater than 20 inches in length. All largemouth bass and smallmouth bass that are 14 to 20 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass over 20 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Long T.122, R.27, S.5,8 Kandiyohi
B. Turtle Lake T.30, R.23, S.11,14 Ramsey
C. Norway Lake T.133N, R.41,42W, S.19,20,24,25,29,30 Otter Tail
D. Ozawindib T.143, R.36, S.5,6,7,8 Clearwater
E. Mary T.143, R.35,36, S.19,24 Hubbard
F. Lake Thirteen T.144, R.31, S.Various Cass
G. Lake Sewell T.131, R.41, S.Various Otter Tail
H. George T.143, R.34, S.22 Hubbard
I. Pierz (Fish) Lake T.40, R.31, S.13,14 Morrison

Subp. 147.

Walleye maintenance protected slot limit.

While a person is on or angling in the following water, all walleye in possession must be less than 20 inches in length or greater than 24 inches in length. All walleye that are 20 to 24 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one walleye over 24 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Moose T.57, R.26,27, S.19,20,24,25,29,30 Itasca
B. Splithand, including Moody's Creek upstream to County Road 432 T.53, R.25, S.14,15,22,23,26,27,35 Itasca
C. Swan and connecting streams including Swan River downstream to dam, Hart O'Brien and Hay Creeks upstream to County Road 12, and Snowball, Ox, Hide, and Pickerel Creeks upstream to Highway 169 T.55,56, R.22,23, S.Various Itasca
D. Trout T.55,56, R.24, S.5,6,8,9,16,17,21,22,31,32 Itasca
E. Round T.148, R.27,28, S.13,14,18-20,23-26,29,30 Itasca

Subp. 148.

Sunfish regulation; daily limit of five.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, the daily limit for sunfish is five. Possession limits under part 6262.0200 apply. No more than a single daily limit for sunfish may be in immediate physical possession while on or angling in the listed water body. A person who is in transit on the water, taking the most direct route back to the person's lodging or docking, and not angling may possess legally taken sunfish in excess of the daily limit for that water body.

Name Location County
A. Bass Lake T.133, R.41, S.31,32; T.133, R.42, S.36 Otter Tail
B. Bear Head Lake T.61, R.14, S.1,2,10,11,12,14 St. Louis
C. Bear Lake T.60, R.23, S.21 Itasca
D. Beauty Lake T.129, R.32, S.10 Todd
E. Beltrami Lake and connected waters Turtle River and Fox Lake T.148, R.33, S.22,23,25-27,35,36; T.148, R.32, S.30,31 Beltrami
F. Big Bass Lake T.147, R.32, S.19,20,30 Beltrami
G. Big Floyd Lake T.139, R.41, S.3,4,9,10,15,16 Becker
H. Big Lake T.146, R.31, S.20,21,28,29,31-34; T.147, R.31, S.3-6 Beltrami
I. Borden Lake T.44, R.28, S.2,9,10,11,14-16 Crow Wing
J. Buck Lake T.128, R.32, S.27 Todd
K. Buffalo Lake T.140, R.40, S.5-8; T.140, R.41, S.1,2; T.141, R.40, S.31 Becker
L. Campbell Lake T.148, R.33, S.19; T.148, R.34, S.13,14,23,24 Beltrami
M. Cass Chain of Lakes, including connected waters Wolf, Ose, Andrusia, unnamed stream (Big Lake Creek), Mississippi River, Cass, Fox Creek, Pike Bay, Windigo, Buck, Big Rice, Little Rice, Kitchi, Turtle River, and Pug Hole Lake T.146, R.30, S.16,17,21,28,33; T.146, R.31, S.13,14,20-24,26-29,32-36; T.145, R.31, S.1-3,10-15; T.145, R.30, S.4,6-9,17,18 Beltrami
N. Cedar Lake T.128, R.34, S.35 Todd
O. Centerville Lake T.31, R.22, S.14,15,22,23 Anoka
P. Cut Foot Sioux Lake and connected waters Winnibigoshish Lake, Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, First River Flowage, and Egg Lake T.147, R.27, S.21-22,25-28,33-36; T.147, R.26, S.30-31; T.146, R.27, S.2-3,11; T.146, R.26, S.6,8-10 Itasca
Q. Deer Lake T.148, R.34, S.5,8 Beltrami
R. Diamond Lake T.120, R.33, S.16,19,20,21,28-30 Kandiyohi
S. Dutch Lake T.117, R.24, S.14 Hennepin
T. East Twin Lake T.136, R.29, S.26,35 Crow Wing
U. Edward Lake T.135, R.27, S.7,18; T.135, R.28, S.11,12,13,14,23,24 Crow Wing
V. Fish Lake T.133, R.42, S.1-3,10-12 Otter Tail
W. Fish Lake T.131, R.37, S.19,30; T.131, R.38, S.25,26 Otter Tail
X. Franklin Lake T.136, R.42, S.3,4; T.137, R.42, S.21-22,26-28,33-35 Otter Tail
Y. George Lake T.120, R.34, S.5,6; T.121, R.34, S.31,32 Kandiyohi
Z. Gladstone Lake T.135, R.28, S.29,30 Crow Wing
AA. Island Lake T.57, R.27, S.12 Itasca
BB. Jay Gould Lake and connected waters Little Jay Gould Lake, Blackwater Reservoir, and Mississippi River upstream to the State Highway 6 and County Road 63 bridges and downstream to the Pokegama dam T.55, R.26, S.7-11,13-15,18,22-23; T.55, R.27, S.13-14,22-24 Itasca
CC. Julia Lake T.148, R.33, S.4-5; T.149, R.33, S.32-33 Beltrami
DD. Lady Lake T.128, R.32, S.30 Todd
EE. Leech Lake T.141-144, R.28-32, S.Various Cass
FF. Lily Lake and connected Long Lake T.127, R.34, S.17 Todd
GG. Little Bowstring Lake T.58, R.27, S.23-24 Itasca
HH. Little Sugar Bush Lake T.141, R.40, S.20,29 Becker
II. Sucker Lakes, Upper, Middle, and Lower T.144, R.30, S.1,2; T.145, R.29, S.31 Cass
JJ. Marion Lake T.11, R.21, S.13-14,23-25; T.11, R.20, S.19,30 Dakota
KK. Mary Lake T.127, R.32, S.25 Todd
LL. Mazaska Lake T.110, R.21, S.5,6; T.110, R.22, S.1; T.111, R.21, S.31; T.111, R.22, S.36 Rice
MM. Medicine Lake T.149, R.32, S.9,10,15,16 Beltrami
NN. Medicine Lake T.118, R.22, S.25 Hennepin
OO. Minerva Lake T.145, R.37, S.13,14 Clearwater
PP. Mission Lakes, Upper and Lower T.135, R.27, S.3,4; T.136, R.27, S.26,27,28,33,34,35; T.135, R.27, S.4,5,8,9; T.136, R.27, S.33 Crow Wing
QQ. Mississippi River from Brainerd dam upstream to Highway 6 and connected waters Rice, Little Rabbit, and Half Moon Lakes T.45, R.30, S.Various; T.46, R.29, S.7, 18; T.46, R.30, S.13; T.45, R.30, S.4,5,7,8,18; T.46, R.30, S.Various; T.47, R.29, S.Various; T.47, R.30, S.25,36; T.134, R.27, S.3,4,5,6,7,8; T.134, R.28, S.2,12,13,23,24 Crow Wing
RR. Moose Lake T.128, R.32, S.22 Todd
SS. North Long Lake T.134, R.28, S.Various; T.134, R.29, S.1,2,11,12,13,14; T.135, R.28, S.32,33,34,35 Crow Wing
TT. North Tamarack Lake T.140, R.39, S.18,19; T.140, R.40, S.12,14,23-26 Becker
UU. Owasso Lake T.30, R.23, S.35,36; T.29, R.23, S.1,2 Ramsey
VV. Parley Lake T.116, R.24, S.5 Carver
WW. Perch Lake T.133, R.28, S.7,18; T.133, R.29, S.12,13 Crow Wing
XX. Prior Lakes, Upper and Lower T.114, R.22, S.3 Scott
YY. Riley Lake T.116, R.23, S.24 Carver
ZZ. Round (NE) Lake T.42, R.29, S.2 Morrison
AAA. Sarah Lake T.119, R.24, S.34 Hennepin
BBB. Shields Lake T.32, R.21, S.15,22 Washington
CCC. Crow Wing Lakes, First, Second, Third, and Fourth, including connected Crow Wing River from the water control structure at Crown Point Road downstream to the rock dam at County Highway 109 T.139, R.33, S.3,9,10,15,16,17,20; T.139, R.33, S.20,21,29; T.139, R.33, S.4,8,9 Hubbard
DDD. Three Island Lake T.148, R.33, S.23-26; T.148, R.32, S.18,19 Beltrami
EEE. Turtle, Little Turtle, and Movil Lakes, including connected waters (Turtle River) T.148, R.33, S.8,15-17, 20-22,27-29,33-35; T.147, R.33, S.3,4 Beltrami
FFF. Turtle River Lake T.148, R.32, S.28,33,34; T.147, R.32, S.1-4,9,10,15 Beltrami
GGG. West Silent Lake T.136, R.41, S.31,32 Otter Tail
HHH. Whiskey Lake T.129, R.39, S.15,22 Douglas
III. Whitefish Chain of Lakes, including connected waters Cross Lake Reservoir, Lower Hay, Arrowhead, Bertha, Clamshell, Big Trout, Pig, Island-Loon, Rush-Hen, Daggett, and Little Pine Lakes T.137, R.27, S.Various; T.137, R.28, S.Various; T.137, R.29, S.13,24,25; T.138, R.27, S.31,32; T.138, R.28, S.34,35,36 Crow Wing
JJJ. Norway Lake T.133N, R.41,42W, S.19,20,24,25,29,30 Otter Tail
KKK. Gilbert Lake T.134, R.28, S.26-28,34 Crow Wing
LLL. Goodrich Lake T.137, R.26,27, S.7,12,13,18 Crow Wing
MMM. Rogers Lake T.137, R.25,26, S.19,24 Crow Wing
NNN. Sylvan Lake T.133, R.29, S.6 Cass
OOO. Dyers Lake T.58, R.5, S.4,5,8,9 Cook
PPP. Horseshoe Lake T.139, R.30, S.15,16,21,22 Cass
QQQ. Blackduck Lake T.149, R.31, S.3-5,9-11,14-17 Beltrami
RRR. Gull Lake T.148,149, R.32, S.1-4,11,26,27,34,35 Beltrami
SSS. Sand Lake T.59, R.10,11, S.13,18,23-26 Lake
TTT. Itasca Lake T.143,144, R.36, S.2,11,12,15,35 Clearwater
UUU. Mary Lake T.143, R.35,36, S.19,24 Hubbard
VVV. Mink Lake T.121, R.27, S.23-25 Wright
WWW. Somers Lake T.121, R.27, S.24,25 Wright
XXX. Maud Lake T.138, R.42, S.21,22,27,28 Becker
YYY. Eunice Lake T.138, R.42, S.26,27,34 Becker
ZZZ. Little Cormorant Lake T.138,139, R.42, S.Various Becker
AAAA. Lind Lake T.139, R.30, S.27,28,33,34 Cass
BBBB. Bass Lake T.55,56N, R.26W, S.Various Itasca
CCCC. Grave Lake T.58N, R.26W, S.8,16,17,18,19,20 Itasca
DDDD. Big Sandy Lake and connected waters Aitkin Lake, Sandy River Lake, Flowage Lake, Davis Lake (a.k.a. Steamboat Lake), Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with Mississippi River, Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to Big Sandy Lake, and West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to Prairie River T.48,49,50, R.22,23,24, S.Various Aitkin
EEEE. Splithand Lake, including Moody's Creek upstream to County Road 432 T.53, R.25, S.14,15,22,23,26,27,35 Itasca
FFFF. Little Splithand Lake T.53, R.24,25, S.19,24 Itasca
GGGG. Dixon Lake T.148, R.28,29, S.24,25,30,31,36 Itasca
HHHH. Lake Thirteen T.144, R.31, S.Various Cass
IIII. Pimushe Lake T.147,148, R.30,31, S.Various Beltrami
JJJJ. Moccasin Lake T.141, R.29, S.28,32,33 Cass
KKKK. Little Webb Lake T.130, R.30, S.1,2 Stearns
LLLL. Pleasant Lake T.123, R.29, S.1,2 Stearns
MMMM. Carnelian Lake T.122, R.29, S.13,24 Stearns
NNNN. Battle Lake T.62, R.23,24, S.25,30 Itasca
OOOO. Deer Lake T.62, R.24, S.14,15,22-38,34 Itasca
PPPP. Pickerel Lake T.62, R.24, S.25,26,35 Itasca
QQQQ. Ox Yoke Lake T.139, R.30, S.10,15 Cass
RRRR. Sanburn Lake T.139, R.30, S.22,26,27 Cass
SSSS. Beuber Lake T.139, R.30, S.7,8 Cass
TTTT. Crooked Lake and connected Welsh Lake T.144, R.31, S.25,26,34-36 Cass
UUUU. Elliot Lake T.56, R.17, S.23,24,25,26 St. Louis
VVVV. Garfield Lake T.143,144, R.32, S.Various Hubbard
WWWW. Island Lake T.139,140, R.29, S.3,34,35 Cass
XXXX. Lake Minnie-Belle T.118, R.31, S.11-14 Meeker
YYYY. Lake Ripley T.119, R.31, S.14,15,22,23 Meeker
ZZZZ. Little Turtle Lake T.59,148, R.25,27, S.Various Itasca
AAAAA. Lower Trelipe Lake T.141, R.27, S.26,27,34,35 Cass
BBBBB. Middle Lake T.131, R.41, S1-3 Otter Tail
CCCCC. Moon Lake T.129, R.39, S.27,28 Douglas
DDDDD. Pokegama Lake T.54,55, R.25,26, S.Various Itasca
EEEEE. Round Lake T.128, R.39, S.26,27 Douglas
FFFFF. Sand Lake and connected Talac and Sorenson Lakes T.139, R.43,44, S.7,12,13,17,18 Becker
GGGGG. Sand Lake and connected Portage, Birdseye, Little Sand, and Rice Lakes and the Bowstring River upstream to the CSAH 35 bridge and downstream to the County Road 145 bridge T.147,148,149, R.26,27, S.Various Itasca
HHHHH. Shakopee Lake and connected Rum River upstream to County Road 26 and downstream to State Highway 27 T.42, R.27, S.Various Mille Lacs
IIIII. Sugar Lake T.142,143, R.25, S.4,27,33,34 Cass
JJJJJ. Upper Trelipe Lake T.140,141, R.26,27, S.1,6,36 Cass
KKKKK. Vermillion Lake T.143, R.25, S.20,21,28,29 Cass
LLLLL. Fish Lake Flowage T.51,52 R.15,16, S.Various St. Louis
MMMMM. Lake Hubert T.135, R.28,29, S.18,19,24,25,30 Crow Wing
NNNNN. Moosehead Lake T.46, R.19, S.20,21,28,29 Carlton
OOOOO. Strand Lake T.54, R.16, S.19,20,29,30 St. Louis
PPPPP. Whiteface Reservoir T.55,56, R.14,15, S.Various St. Louis
QQQQQ. Wild Rice Reservoir T.51, R.14,15, S.Various St. Louis

Subp. 149.

Sunfish regulation; daily limit of ten.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, the daily limit for sunfish is ten. Possession limits under part 6262.0200 apply. No more than a single daily limit for sunfish may be in immediate physical possession while on or angling in the listed water body. A person who is in transit on the water, taking the most direct route back to the person's lodging or docking, and not angling may possess legally taken sunfish in excess of the daily limit for that water body.

Name Location County
A. Big Marine Lake T.31, R.20, S.5; T.32, R.20, S.20,28-34 Washington
B. Blackduck Lake T.66, R.19,20, S.7,8,12,13,16,17,18,19,20,24 St. Louis
C. Clear Lake T.46, R.25,27-29,33,34 Aitkin
D. Dam Lake and connected waters Lily Lake and Dam Brook T.46, R.25, S.2,3; T.47, R.25, S.26,34-36 Aitkin
E. Deer Lake and connected Otter Tail River T.133, R.40, S.5-8 Otter Tail
F. East Lost Lake and connected Otter Tail River T.133, R.40, S.6,7; T.133, R.41, S.1,2,11,12 Otter Tail
G. Elephant Lake T.66, R.19, S.13,14,15,22,23,24 St. Louis
H. Florida Lake T.121, R.35, S.26,27,34,35 Kandiyohi
I. Gilchrist Lake T.123, R.37, S.6-8,17-18; T.123, R.38, S.1 Pope
J. Grove Lake T.125, R.36, S.26-28,33-35 Pope
K. Gun Lake T.48, R.25, S.8,9,16,17,20,21 Aitkin
L. Height of Land Lake T.139, R.39, S.2-5,9-10; T.140, R.39, S.26-28,32-34 Becker
M. Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connected waters Sauk River and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes T.123, R.30,31, S.Various Stearns
N. Indian Lake T.121, R.27, S.1,12 Wright
O. Irene Lake T.130, R.37, S.14-15,22-23 Douglas
P. Long Lake T.121, R.33, S.5,6; T.122, R.33, S.31,32; T.122, R.34, S.36 Kandiyohi
Q. Long Lake T.137, R.40, S.19,22,26-30,33; T.137, R.41, S.24 Otter Tail
R. Long Lake T.122, R.31, S.1,2,11,12 Stearns
S. Low Lake T.63, R.12, S.1,2; T.64, R.12, S.26,35,36 St. Louis
T. Martin Lake T.34, R.22, S.33,34; T.33, R.22, S.3,4 Anoka
U. Minnewawa Lake and connected Horseshoe Lake T.49, R.23, S.20-23,24,26-29,32-34 Aitkin
V. Nest Lake T.121, R.34, S.20-22,27-29,32,33 Kandiyohi
W. Lake Osakis and connected Little Osakis Lake T.128, R.36, S.12-13,23-25; T.128, R.35, S.4-9,16-20,29-30; T.129, R.35, S.26,32-35 Douglas
X. Prairie Lake T.136, R.43, S.10,11,14,15 Otter Tail
Y. Rat Lake T.49, R.24, S.13,14,22-24,26,27 Aitkin
Z. Red River Lake and connected Otter Tail River T.134, R.42, S.27-31 Otter Tail
AA. Stuart Lake T.132, R.39, S.3,4,10; T.133, R.39, S.33-34 Otter Tail
BB. Vanduse Lake T.52, R.23, S.15,22,27 Aitkin
CC. Wall Lake T.132, R.42, S.3-4,9,16; T.133, R.42, S.33-34 Otter Tail
DD. Waukenabo Lake and connected West Lake T.49, R.26, S.9-11,14-16 Aitkin
EE. West Lost Lake and connected Otter Tail River T.134, R.41, S.29-33 Otter Tail
FF. Big Portage Lake and connected waters Rice and Deep Portage Lakes T.139, R.29, S.7,18; T.139, R.30, S.13,14,23,24 Cass
GG. Sylvia Lakes, East and West T.121, R.28, S.27,28,29,32,33,34; T.120, R.28, S.4,5 Wright
HH. Little Toad Lake T.139, R.39, S.23,24,25,26 Becker
II. Inguadona Lake T.140,141, R.27, S.5-8,29,32 Cass
JJ. Rice Lake T.140, R.28, S.1,2,11,12 Cass
KK. Amelia Lake T.125,126, R.37. S.Various Pope
LL. Andrew Lake T.127, R.38, S.10-15 Douglas
MM. Blackwell Lake T.127, R.39, S.2,3,10,11 Douglas
NN. Crystal Lake T.136, R.42, S.2,3,9-11 Otter Tail
OO. Island Lake T.140, R.38, S.7,13,18,19,24, 30 Becker
PP. Leven Lake T.126, R.37, S.11-14 Pope
QQ. Lida Lakes, South and North, including connected Mud Lake T.135,136, R.42,43, S.4,5,8,9,32,33 Otter Tail
RR. Mill Lake T.127,128, R.39, S.1,2,25,35,36 Douglas
SS. Minnewaska Lake T.125, R.38,39, S.Various Pope
TT. Big Pine Lake T.136,137, R.38, S.Various Otter Tail
UU. Red Rock Lake T.127,128, R.40, S.Various Douglas
VV. Reno Lake T.126,127, R.37,38, S.Various Pope
WW. Sarah Lake T.148, R.42, S.20,21,28,29,30 Polk
XX. Turtle Lake T.138, R.43,44, S.7,12 Becker
YY. Venstrom Lake T.135, R.42, S.5,8 Otter Tail
ZZ. Vermont Lake T.130, R.37, S.7,8,17,18 Douglas
AAA. Villard Lake T.126, R.37, S.13,14,23,24 Pope
BBB. Cross Lake and connected waters, including the Snake River upstream to and including underneath Interstate 35 and downstream to County Road 9 T.38,39, R.21,22, S.Various Pine
CCC. Pokegama Lake and connected waters, including the Snake River from Little Walleye landing downstream to Interstate 35 T.38,39, R.21,22, S.Various Pine
DDD. Lake Washington T.109, R.25,26, S.Various Le Sueur
EEE. Shields Lake T.110,111, R.22, S.2,3,34,35 Rice
FFF. Star Lake T.135,136, R.40,41, S.Various Otter Tail
GGG. Boy Lake and connected Swift Lake T.142, R.27,28, S.Various Cass
HHH. Clearwater Lake and connected waters Augusta, Caroline, Grass, and Otter Lakes T.121,122, R.27,28, S.Various Stearns, Wright
III. Maple Lake T.120,121, R.26, S.Various Wright

Subp. 150.

Crappie regulation; daily limit of five.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, the daily limit for crappie is five. Possession limits under part 6262.0200 apply. No more than a single daily limit for crappie may be in immediate physical possession while on or angling in the listed water body. A person who is in transit on the water, taking the most direct route back to the person's lodging or docking, and not angling may possess legally taken crappie in excess of the daily limit for that water body.

Name Location County
A. Big Portage Lake and connected waters Rice and Deep Portage Lakes T.139, R.29, S.7,18; T.139, R.30, S.13,14,23,24 Cass
B. Sylvia Lakes, East and West T.121, R.28, S.27,28,29,32,33,34; T.120, R.28, S.4,5 Wright
C. Borden Lake T.44, R.28, S.2,9,10,11,14-16 Crow Wing
D. Dutch Lake T.117, R.24, S.14 Hennepin
E. East Twin Lake T.136, R.29, S.26,35 Crow Wing
F. Edward Lake T.135, R.27, S.7,18; T.135, R.28, S.11,12,13,14,23,24 Crow Wing
G. Gladstone Lake T.135, R.28, S.29,30 Crow Wing
H. Leech Lake T.141-144, R.28-32, S.Various Cass
I. Sucker Lakes, Upper, Middle, and Lower T.144, R.30, S.1,2; T.145, R.29, S.31 Cass
J. Medicine Lake T.118, R.22, S.25 Hennepin
K. Mission Lakes, Upper and Lower T.135, R.27, S.3,4; T.136, R.27, S.26,27,28,33,34,35; T.135, R.27, S.4,5,8,9; T.136, R.27, S.33 Crow Wing
L. Mississippi River from Brainerd dam upstream to Highway 6 and connected waters Rice, Little Rabbit, and Half Moon Lakes T.45, R.30, S.Various; T.46, R.29, S.7,18; T.46, R.30, S.13; T.45, R.30, S.4,5,7,8,18; T.46, R.30, S.Various; T.47, R.29, S.Various; T.47, R.30, S.25,36; T.134, R.27, S.3,4,5,6,7,8; T.134, R.28, S.2,12,13,23,24 Crow Wing
M. North Long Lake T.134, R.28, S.Various; T.134, R.29, S.1,2,11,12,13,14; T.135, R.28, S.32,33,34,35 Crow Wing
N. Parley Lake T.116, R.24, S.5 Carver
O. Perch Lake T.133, R.28, S.7,18; T.133, R.29, S.12,13 Crow Wing
P. Prior Lakes, Upper and Lower T.114, R.22, S.3 Scott
Q. Riley Lake T.116, R.23, S.24 Carver
R. Sarah Lake T.119, R.24, S.34 Hennepin
S. Whitefish Chain of Lakes, including connected waters Cross Lake Reservoir, Lower Hay, Arrowhead, Bertha, Clamshell, Big Trout, Pig, Island-Loon, Rush-Hen, Daggett, and Little Pine Lakes T.137, R.27, S.Various; T.137, R.28, S.Various; T.137, R.29, S.13,24,25; T.138, R.27, S.31,32; T.138, R.28, S.34,35,36 Crow Wing
T. Cedar Lake T.127N, R.31W, S.7,18; T.127N, R.32W, S.13 Morrison, Todd
U. Gilbert Lake T.134, R.28, S.26-28,34 Crow Wing
V. Goodrich Lake T.137, R.26,27, S.7,12,13,18 Crow Wing
W. Rogers Lake T.137, R.25,26, S.19,24 Crow Wing
X. Sylvan Lake T.133, R.29, S.6 Cass
Y. Dyers Lake T.58, R.5, S.4,5,8,9 Cook
Z. Ozawindib Lake T.143, R.36, S.5,6,7,8 Clearwater
AA. Itasca Lake T.143,144, R.36, S.2,11,12,15,35 Clearwater
BB. Mary Lake T.143, R.35,36, S.19,24 Hubbard
CC. Goose Lake T.36,37, R.22, S.3,4,9,10,15,34 Chisago
DD. Mandall Lake T.36, R.22, S.15,16,21,22 Chisago
EE. Rabour Lake T.36, R.22, S.21,22 Chisago
FF. Mink Lake T.121, R.27, S.23-25 Wright
GG. Somers Lake T.121, R.27, S.24-25 Wright
HH. Inguadona Lake T.140,141, R.27, S.5-8,29,32 Cass
II. Rice Lake T.140, R.28, S.1,2,11,12 Cass
JJ. Splithand Lake, including Moody's Creek upstream to County Road 432 T.53, R.25, S.14,15,22,23,26,27,35 Itasaca
KK. Big Mantrap Lake T.141,142, R.33,34, S.Various Hubbard
LL. Moccasin Lake T.141, R.29, S.28,32,33 Cass
MM. Little Webb Lake T.130, R.30, S.1,2 Stearns
NN. Sugar Lake T.121,122, R.27, S.1,2,10,11,35,36 Wright
OO. George Lake T.120, R.34, S.5,6; T.121, R.34, S.31,32 Kandiyohi
PP. Boy Lake and connected Swift Lake T.142, R.27,28, S.Various Cass
QQ. Fish Lake Flowage T.51,52 R.15,16, S.Various St. Louis
RR. Lake Hubert T.135, R.28,29, S.18,19,24,25,30 Crow Wing
SS. Moosehead Lake T.46, R.19, S.20,21,28,29 Carlton
TT. Strand Lake T.54, R.16, S.19,20,29,30 St. Louis
UU. Whiteface Reservoir T.55,56, R.14,15, S.Various St. Louis
VV. Wild Rice Reservoir T.51, R.14,15, S.Various St. Louis
WW. Clearwater Lake and connected waters Augusta, Caroline, Grass, and Otter Lakes T.121,122, R.27,28, S.Various Stearns, Wright
XX. Maple Lake T.120,121, R.26, S.Various Wright

Subp. 151.

Crappie regulation; minimum size limit and daily limit of five.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all crappie in possession must be ten inches or greater in length. All crappie less than ten inches in length must be immediately returned to the water. The daily limit for crappie is five. Possession limits under part 6262.0200 apply. No more than a single daily limit for crappie may be in immediate physical possession while on or angling in the listed water body. A person who is in transit on the water, taking the most direct route back to the person's lodging or docking, and not angling may possess legally taken crappie in excess of the daily limit for that water body.

Name Location County
A. Franklin Lake T.137, R.42, S.27,28,33,34 Otter Tail
B. Maple Lake T.127,128, R.38, S.Various Douglas
C. Norway Lake T.133N, R.41,42W, S.19,20,24,25,29,30 Otter Tail
D. Maud Lake T.138, R.42, S.21,22,27,28 Becker
E. Eunice Lake T.138, R.42, S.26,27,34 Becker
F. Little Cormorant Lake T.138,139, R.42, S.Various Becker

Subp. 152.

Northern pike 22-inch to 30-inch protected slot limit.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all northern pike in possession must be less than 22 inches in length or greater than 30 inches in length. All northern pike that are 22 to 30 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's daily and possession limit is ten and may not include more than one northern pike over 30 inches in length.

Name Location County
Little Turtle, Big Turtle, Movil, Beltrami, and Fox Lakes, including connected waters (Turtle River) T.148, R.33, S.8-9,15-17,20-23,25-29,33-36; T.147, R.33, S.3,4; T.148, R.32, S.30-31 Beltrami

Subp. 153.

Big Sandy Lake walleye regulation.

While a person is on or angling in the following waters, all walleye in possession must be 14 to 18 inches in length, inclusive. All walleye that are less than 14 inches in length or greater than 18 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water, except a person's daily and possession limit may include one walleye over 26 inches in length.

Name Location County
A. Big Sandy Lake T.49,50, R.23,24, S.Various Aitkin
B. Aitkin Lake (Aitkin Flowage) T.50, R.23, S.Various Aitkin
C. Sandy River Lake T.49, R.23,24, S.Various Aitkin
D. Flowage Lake T.49, R.23,24, S.Various Aitkin
E. Davis (Steamboat) Lake T.48, R.24, S.Various Aitkin
F. Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with Mississippi River T.48, R.23,24, S.Various Aitkin
G. Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to Big Sandy Lake T.49,50, R.22,23, S.Various Aitkin
H. West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to Prairie River T.50, R.22,23, S.Various Aitkin

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.38; 14.386; 14.388; 84.027; 97A.045; 97A.101; 97C.001; 97C.005; 97C.025; 97C.081; 97C.085; 97C.087; 97C.395; 97C.405; L 2015 1Sp4 art 5 s 30

History:

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Published Electronically:

August 29, 2024

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes