Minnesota Fishing

 

Walleye
Walleye

Northern Pike
Northern Pike

Muskellunge
Muskellunge

Trout
Trout

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass

Catfish
Catfish

Crappie
Crappie

Bluegill
Bluegill (Sunfish)

Salmon
Salmon

Herring
Cisco-Tullibe - Herring

Smelt
Smelt

Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish

 

Fish images © Joseph Tomelleri and
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Fishing Topics

Fishing seasons Fish species in Minnesota
Fish identification This link leads to an external site. Fish diseases
Fish facts Mille Lacs Lake Regulations
Invasive species Fly fishing basics This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.
2006 legislative change - Spearing/angling Muskellunge & Northern Pike Draft Long-Range Plan
Liberalized Fishing MinnAqua: Angling Education
Take Me Fishing State record fish
Ice out status - spring 2008 Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers (30 sec mp3)

News

01/12/2009: Minnesota fish shelters require identification Full story


01/06/2009: DNR, ice fishing derby offers youth angling opportunities Full story


12/31/2008: 'Rescued' northern pike stocked in Big Stone County lakes Full story


12/16/2008: DNR MinnAqua Program receives national interpretive award Full story


12/16/2008: Trout anglers reminded of new winter season dates for 2009 Full story


12/03/2008: Special regulations for smallmouth bass limited to Mississippi River between St. Cloud and Crow River Full story


11/19/2008: DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes Full story


11/05/2008: Whitefish and cisco sport netting season on Shagawa Lake. Full story


More news

Fishing Waters