Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6264 - DESIGNATED WATERS
EXPERIMENTAL AND SPECIAL MANAGEMENT WATERS
Part 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 [Repealed, 28 SR 629]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.

Subp. 3. [Repealed, 39 SR 5]

Subp. 4. Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries special management regulations.

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 [Repealed, 29 SR 876]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.

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.

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.

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 [Repealed, 37 SR 1208]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 [Repealed, 28 SR 1011]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 [Repealed, 24 SR 1186]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.

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.

Subp. 14. Largemouth bass catch and release regulations.

While on or fishing in the following waters, angling for large-mouth 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.

Subp. 15. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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 north-ern 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 34 SR 1165]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 43. [See repealer.]

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.

Subp. 45. [See repealer.]

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.

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 files 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.

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.

Subp. 49. [Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 50. [See repealer.]

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.

Subp. 52. [Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 53. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 58. [See repealer.]

Subp. 59. Upper Red Lake and listed tributaries.

Subp. 60. [Repealed, 42 SR 1015]

Subp. 61. [Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 62. [See repealer.]

Subp. 63. [See repealer.]

Subp. 64. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 69. [Repealed, 36 SR 436]

Subp. 70. [Repealed, 40 SR 826; 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 3640 inches in length.

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.

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.

Subp. 74. North Star and Little North Star Lakes northern pike size restrictions and spearing restriction.

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.

Subp. 75. [Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 76. Spider Lake northern pike size restriction and spearing restriction.

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.

Subp. 77. Mink and Somers Lakes special regulations.

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.

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.

Subp. 80. Maud and Eunice Lakes bass regulations.

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.

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.

Subp. 83. [See repealer.]

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.

Subp. 86. [Repealed, 44 SR 933]

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.

Subp. 88. [Repealed, 44 SR 933]

Subp. 89. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 95. [See repealer.]

Subp. 96. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 103. [See repealer.]

Subp. 104. Big Sand Lake walleye restricted size and possession limits.

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 28 inches in length. All walleye that are 20 to 28 inches in length, inclusive, must be immediately returned to the water. A person's possession limit may not include more than one walleye over 28 inches in length.

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.

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.

Subp. 107. [See repealer.]

Subp. 108. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

Subp. 112. [Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 113. [Repealed, 37 SR 1431]

Subp. 114. [See repealer.]

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.

Subp. 116. Rochester area panfish and bass lakes.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 120. [See repealer.]

Subp. 121. [See repealer.]

Subp. 122. [See repealer.]

Subp. 123. [See repealer.]

Subp. 124. [See repealer.]

Subp. 125. Vermillion River brown trout and rainbow trout seasons and angling restrictions.

Angling for brown trout and rainbow trout in the following waters is open from the Saturday nearest April 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 While a person is on or angling in the following waters from September 15 through October 15, angling for rainbow trout is limited to catch and release only, whereby any rainbow trout caught must be immediately returned to the water All legal methods of taking trout are allowed.

Subp. 126. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

Subp. 129. [Repealed, 40 SR 75045 SR 931]

Subp. 130. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

Subp. 133. [See repealer.]

Subp. 134. [See repealer.]

Subp. 135. [See repealer.]

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.

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.

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 large-mouth 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Subp. 145. South Twin Lake bass regulations.

While a person is on or fishing in the following waters, all large-mouth 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.