How Will Fishing Be Across Minnesota In 2026? DNR Shares Regional Outlooks
How will fishing be as the 2026 season gets underway in Minnesota on May 9? The Minnesota DNR's fisheries staff put together a region-by-region outlook for the season.
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Here Are The Top-5 MN Fish You’ll Likely Catch On The ‘Opener’
Ready to cast your line? Discover the top five fish species waiting for you in Minnesota's lakes this weekend.
‘What A Waste Of Time’ Viral Video Of Bucket O’ Perch
Uncover the truth about winter fishing on Mille Lacs as anglers humorously question its rewards and restrictions.
DNR Seeks Input on Pike Regulations at Big Fish Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a meeting Wednesday to review the experimental northern pike regulations on Big Fish Lake.
DNR Seeking Feedback on Pike Regulations on Three Central MN Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for feedback on experimental fishing regulations on three central Minnesota lakes. A public meeting will be held Monday at the Burtrum Community Center at 6:00 p.m.
Mille Lacs Resort Owner Likes New Northern Pike Regulations
The Minnesota DNR made headlines this week with the announcement that anglers could only take one walleye per day from Lake Mille Lacs. But, they also changed the northern pike regulations.
DNR to Talk Northern Pike Slot Limit on Big Birch Lake
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding a meeting to discuss the experimental fishing regulations on Big Birch Lake near Grey Eagle.
DNR Announces Angling Regulations Changes on Lake Mille Lacs
The DNR has announced some changes to the fishing regulations on Lake Mille Lacs this season.
Mille Lacs Walleye Numbers Down From Last Year
Hundreds, if not thousands of anglers will be heading to Minnesota's premiere walleye lake this weekend for the fishing opener. But, what kind of harvest numbers can they expect from Lake Mille Lacs?
DNR Drops Northern Pike Regs on 15 Minnesota Lakes
The Department of Natural Resources is removing 15 Minnesota lakes from special fishing regulations for northern pike. The regulation is designed to boost the average size of northerns in those lakes. But a new state law caps the number of such lakes at 100.