Minnesota Fishing

 

Walleye
Walleye

Northern Pike
Northern Pike

Muskellunge
Muskellunge

Trout
Trout

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass

Catfish
Catfish

Crappie
Crappie

Bluegill
Bluegill (Sunfish)

Salmon
Salmon

Herring
Cisco-Tullibe - Herring

Smelt
Smelt

Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish

 

Fish images © Joseph Tomelleri and
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Fishing Topics

Fishing seasons Fish species in Minnesota
Fish identification This link leads to an external site. Fish diseases
Fish facts Mille Lacs Lake Regulations
Invasive species Fly fishing basics This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.
2006 legislative change - Spearing/angling Muskellunge & Northern Pike Draft Long-Range Plan
Liberalized Fishing MinnAqua: Angling Education
Take Me Fishing State record fish
Ice out status - spring 2008 Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers (30 sec mp3)

News

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


08/08/2008: Public meeting rescheduled on proposed fishing regulations for Inguadona and Rice lakes in Cass County Full story


07/31/2008: DNR to hold public meeting on proposed fishing regulations for Clitherall Lake Full story


07/31/2008: DNR to hold public meeting on proposed fishing regulation for Lake Belle Taine, Shallow Lake, and Deer Lake Full story


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Fishing Waters