Minnesota regulations
Muskie (Muskellunge) Regulations in Minnesota 2026
Minnesota muskie 2026 open seasons vary by 9 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 1/day and 54″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (20)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
- Min size
- 40"
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 50"
- Season opens
- Jun 20
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 50"
- Season opens
- May 21
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 40"
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 58.25"
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Min size
- 50"
Other Minnesota fish regulations
Other regulated species in Minnesota with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Northern Pike388 rules
- Walleye324 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)322 rules
- Largemouth Bass162 rules
- Smallmouth Bass140 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)135 rules
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)123 rules
- Lake Sturgeon31 rules
- Lake Trout30 rules
- Channel Catfish19 rules
- Yellow Perch17 rules
Also known as
Muskie is also called Muskie (Muskellunge), Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Tiger Muskie, musky, muskellunge. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
When is Muskie season in Minnesota?
Muskie season in Minnesota runs from May 23 to Nov 30 per DNR.
What is the size limit for Muskie in Minnesota?
Minimum size for Muskie in Minnesota is 50 inches in All Wisconsin-Minnesota Border Waters, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Muskie in Minnesota?
Daily bag limit for Muskie in Minnesota is 1 fish/day, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/minnesota/fishing/special-regulations