Section of Fisheries

The Section of Fisheries is responsible for managing the diverse fisheries in Minnesota's 5,400 game fish lakes and 15,000 miles of streams and rivers.

Staff size: 320 workers (302 in field and regional offices; 18 in St. Paul headquarters).

Annual budget: $22-$30 million, most of which comes from fishing license fees and a federal excise tax on fishing and boating equipment.

Map of Fisheries field offices and staff This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.

Draft long-range muskellunge and northern pike plan: Public review and comment on long-term management of these fish is encouraged.

Latest fishing news

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08/19/2008: Fishing tournament applications due Sept. 26 to receive preference Full story


08/19/2008: DNR adopts plan to enhance muskellunge, northern pike fishing Full story


08/12/2008: Richfield artist wins 2009 Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp design contest Full story


08/12/2008: DNR adds three new fishing piers Full story


08/12/2008: DNR to hold public meeting to review Zumbro River smallmouth bass regulation Full story


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