Fishing Videos
Minnesota 112-year-old bigmouth buffalo oldest age-validated freshwater fish
A 112-year old bigmouth buffalo from Minnesota blew maximum age estimates for the species out of the water, so much so that the bigmouth buffalo became the oldest age-validated freshwater fish. The supercentenarian fish was collected as part of a North Dakota State University study, and more…
The proposed walleye bag-limit reduction: what you should know
Legislation in both the Senate and House would direct the Minnesota DNR commissioner to reduce the statewide walleye bag limit from six fish to four fish.
Vermilion walleye boom: DNR survey shows highest walleye count in 37 years
Looking for big walleyes? How about limits of eater-sized 'eyes? Lake Vermilion, in northeastern Minnesota, has the best of both worlds – and in a big way. The fall 2020 sample netting by the Minnesota DNR produced an average of…
Upper Red summer walleye bag limit drops from 4 to 3
The three-walleye bag limit, with one over 17 inch size restriction, is intended to keep annual harvest within the target harvest range. Last summer, anglers harvested 131,000 pounds with a four-fish limit with one over 17 inches.
Observation of walleye egg take operations closed to public [video]
Biologists with the Minnesota DNR will collect walleye eggs this spring; however, social distancing requirements mean this popular springtime activity will not be open for public viewing this year. Hatcheries, the destination for the eggs collected, also remain closed to…
Historic river pollution threatens coastal Great Lakes fish
Contamination from long ago still holds risks for coastal areas of the Great Lakes.
DNR and partner agencies to conduct innovative search for invasive carp
First time for new method in Minnesota/Wisconsin waters.
One-walleye harvest to be allowed on Mille Lacs in spring, and possibly fall
The one-fish walleye limit will be in place from Saturday, May 15, through Monday, May 31.
New sunfish regs in effect on nearly 100 Minnesota waters
DNR: Changes are in response to angler-driven concerns over the declining sizes of sunfish in Minnesota.
'We have probably pulled out 2,000 fish'
Lake Minnetonka anglers recently rushed to save hoards of game fish that had moved into a small pool of open water near a dam that leads to the popular Twin Cities-area fishery. For more, click here.
'Creative ways to stock fish in Minnesota waters'
DNR says 2020 fish stocking successful, despite challenges.
Voyager Industries opens new 30,000-square-foot finishing facility
Brandon, Minn. — Voyager Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of aluminum, recently announced that a new facility has been completed in Pine River. The new facility, which spans more than 30,000 square feet, will allow Voyager to complete…
Project protects pike spawning habitat on Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods SWCD ditch fix targets sediment-filled Bostic Bay.
Trout stocking via helicopter means more fish for anglers
Anglers will have the opportunity to catch trout on remote lakes in northeastern Minnesota following helicopter-based fish stocking efforts this fall. The Minnesota DNR typically uses trucks to stock fish, but traditional methods can’t be used in some of the…
Bluegill improvement central to proposed special fishing regs
Hoping to invite conversation and reach a broad audience, the DNR will hold the first of five virtual town halls focusing on the bluegill initiative on Monday, Oct. 5.
Record turnout for Blackfish Classic
Wayzata, Minn. — The Blackfish Classic Tournament for Bass on Monday, July 27 did not disappoint regional bass anglers. For the third year in a row, the Blackfish Classic was hosted on Lake Minnetonka, with a record 200 anglers competing…
Catch-and-release walleye fishing set to reopen on Mille Lacs
After a one-month shutdown, anglers can again fish for walleye on Lake Mille Lacs and use live bait, effective Saturday, Aug. 1.
Mille Lacs walleye fishing set to close down for July
With the exception of the month of July, walleye angling on the lake is catch-and-release this season. Catch-and-release walleye fishing is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Aug. 1, and continue through Monday, Nov. 30.
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