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Minnesota DNR adds new catch-and-release bass season as part of 2026 regulation changes

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fishing regulations for 2026 include a new catch-and-release season that makes fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass open all year on inland waters.
These changes for bass fishing and a variety of other new regulations are listed on pages 13-14 of the regulations book.
“We’re improving bass fishing opportunities after hearing strong support from anglers for earlier bass fishing,” said Eric Altena, Little Falls area fisheries supervisor.

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Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end

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Ice fishing for winter 2026 is rapidly coming to an end in Iowa, including at traditional late season lakes across the far north part of the state.
In the past two days, a UTV broke through the ice on East Okoboji Lake and a pickup truck broke through to its frame on West Okoboji Lake. Earlier on Wednesday, a wheel house-style ice fishing shelter broke through on West Okoboji Lake.

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Iowa DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
“We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to the seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff,” said Todd Bishop, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau.

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Iowa DNR sets public meeting to discuss Smith Lake improvement plan

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Kossuth County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., February 26, at the Water’s Edge Nature Center, located in Smith Lake County Park, to discuss plans from improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Smith Lake.

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