Reminders for a fun weekend of fishing



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*Minnesota Fishing*



"June 30, 2022"

Stay informed! Here’s a summary of upcoming fisheries and habitat management activities and ways you can discover, explore and experience Minnesota’s outdoors.

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angler holding a large bass
Fishing this weekend? DNR fishing page has information  

Thinking about doing some fishing this holiday weekend and have a question? Check the DNR fishing page. You can use the page to find basics about when, where and how to fish, check fishing regulations, and use the LakeFinder and StreamFinder tools to find details about waters throughout Minnesota.

More details: Check the DNR fishing page [ [link removed] ]

"Photo thanks to Brady Manteufel, of Jaydon with a 20.5 inch largemouth bass"


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Fishing regulations available in Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish

The DNR translated the 2022 fishing regulations into Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish — the four most commonly spoken languages, apart from English, in Minnesota. The translated booklets are in digital format on the DNR website and in print at locations where they are likely to be in demand, including at select DNR offices, at license vendors and at some Minnesota state parks.

To request a free copy of the English, Hmong, Karen, Somali or Spanish regulation booklets be mailed to you, call the DNR’s Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367 or by emailing [email protected].

More details: Find the fishing regulations [ [link removed] ]


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three guys in a fishing boat with life jackets fishing
Be safe while boating

The July 4th holiday weekend is one of historically busy boat traffic on Minnesota’s waters. Practice safety in all that you do and watch out for others who may not be watching for you.

Everyone on the boat should wear their life jacket. Wearing a life jacket is the best way to ensure an unexpected fall into the water doesn’t turn tragic.

Boating under the influence applies to drugs, as well as alcohol. Alcohol can impair a boater's judgment, balance, vision and reaction time. Common boating stressors — sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion — intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs and some medications.

Distracted boating is a rising safety issue. Just as distracted driving is a concern on our roads, distracted boating can lead to accidents and fatalities on our waters.

More details: Find other important safety information [ [link removed] ]


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two anglers on a boat fishing on Mille Lacs Lake
Mille Lacs Lake has a July 1-15 walleye closure

Mille Lacs Lake anglers can catch and release walleye through Thursday, June 30, and are reminded of a two-week walleye closure — implemented to reduce hooking mortality — that will be in place from Friday, July 1, through Friday, July 15. During the walleye closure, angling is allowed for all other species.

More details: Read the full regulations [ [link removed] ]


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releasing a northern pike
Reminder: Minnesota has northern pike zone regulations

If you might want to keep northern pike, please familiarize yourself with the regulations and be prepared to measure the fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state:


* North-central: Limit of 10 northern pike; anglers must release all fish 22 to 26 inches, with only two fish longer than 26 inches allowed in possession. 
* Northeast: Limit of two northern pike; anglers must release all fish 30 to 40 inches, with only one fish over 40 inches allowed in possession.
* South: Limit of two northern pike; minimum size 24 inches.

Throughout the state, special regulations that cover individual lakes, rivers and streams remain in effect and take precedence over the zone regulations. The northern pike zone regulations do not apply to border waters.

More details: Learn about pike zone regulations [ [link removed] ]


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Webinar on alternatives to lead fishing tackle is July 6

Interested in alternatives to lead fishing tackle? Consider signing up for our webinar, happening at noon Wednesday, July 6. Kelly Amoth and Steven Yang, program coordinators at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Get the Lead Out program, will talk about the danger lead fishing tackle poses to loons and other wildlife, and share information about lead-free tackle alternatives on the market and success stories of fishing with lead-free tackle.

The webinar is part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, as well as skills to enjoy these opportunities. The webinars are free, but registration is required.

More details: Register for the webinar [ [link removed] ]


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Minnesota Twins offer free hats

Anyone with a 2022 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free camouflage Minnesota Twins logo cap thanks to a special Twins ticket offer.

The Minnesota DNR Days are back at Twins games this season through a partnership between the Twins and the DNR. The upcoming Minnesota DNR Days partnership games at Target Field in Minneapolis are:


* Sunday, July 3, vs. the Baltimore Orioles at 1:10 p.m.
* Tuesday, Aug. 16, vs. the Kansas City Royals at 6:40 p.m.
* Friday, Sept. 9 vs. the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 p.m.

To receive your hat: Purchase reserved game tickets online. Go to the game. Present your valid ticket purchased through this special ticket package. Pick up your cap at the game.

More details: Find instructions for purchasing tickets [ [link removed] ]


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angler holding large walleye she caught on Lake Vermilion
How to buy a fishing license

Still need to purchase a fishing or hunting license? Purchase licenses at any DNR license agent, online with a mobile or desktop device, or by phone at 888-665-4236. Mobile license buyers receive a text or email that serves as proof of a valid fish or game license to state conservation officers.

More details: Buy a license online [ [link removed] ]


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dock with hydraulic jet and the water is all murky, with some plants piled on the dock
Hydraulic jets: Know the rules

Please know the rules on hydraulic jets — and help protect lake habitat. Each year, the DNR receives questions about devices that generate a water current to blast away muck and plants. They have various trade names, but the DNR refers to these devices generically as hydraulic jets. Even though you can buy one in Minnesota, they cannot be used in any way that disturbs the bottom of the lake or uproots plants.

Aquatic plants are important to lakes. They help maintain water clarity, prevent erosion, stabilize the bottom and provide habitat for fish and wildlife and are therefore protected under state law.

More details: Find specific regulations [ [link removed] ]


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dead fish, multiple species, in shallow water, biggest is a pike or muskie
Please report fish die-offs

Help us track fish die-offs by reporting any time you see several dead fish in a lake or stream. In mid-spring and summer, fish die-offs are often the result of warming water and opportunistic infections that spread in fish populations that are already stressed after the spawning season. Reports help Minnesota DNR determine whether an investigation is needed if the die-off doesn’t match up with natural causes. Call the state duty officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We appreciate your help monitoring fish health in Minnesota!

More details: Learn more about fish die-offs [ [link removed] ]







Find fishing information

You can find the information you need about learning to fish, regulations, where to fish, aquatic invasive species, contacting a conservation officer and more on the DNR fishing page at mndnr.gov/fishing [ [link removed] ].

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