- Active rulemaking
General restrictions on taking fish
Rule changes for restrictions on taking fish
This rule is about hook definitions, hook spacing and hook-setting devices.
Status: The proposed rules will clarify what constitutes a hook, increase the distance allowed between multiple hooks on a single line and allow some through-the-ice automatic hook-setting devices.- Completed rulemaking
Fishing regulations for inland waters
Rule changes for inland waters
This rule is about seasons and limits on waters entirely within Minnesota.
Status: The proposed rule changes will clarify fishing season dates, modify some fishing seasons, establish and/or modify daily and possession limits for several fish species and clarify the northern pike management zone boundaries.Taking St. Croix River fish on boundary waters
Rule changes for Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary waters of the St. Croix River
This rule is about border waters fishing regulations.
Status: This rule adjust Minnesota’s fishing on boundary waters shared with the state of Wisconsin to ensure consistent regulations for all anglers.
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