Minnesota regulations
Yellow Perch Regulations in Minnesota 2026
Minnesota Yellow Perch regulations as of 2026-05-08: Possession 10 fish; Possession 10 fish; Possession 10 fish. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (18)
Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods)
- Possession
- 10 fish
Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds)
- Possession
- 10 fish
Foster-Arend Lake
- Possession
- 10 fish
Four Mile BayOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Possession
- 40 fish
no closed season
Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake Or Willow Reservoir No. 4)
- Possession
- 10 fish
Kalmar Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
La Salle Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 10 fish
Lake PlantagenetOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Non-certified record: 3 lbs, 4 oz
Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond)
- Possession
- 10 fish
Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond
- Possession
- 10 fish
Rainy RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Possession
- 40 fish
no closed season
Silver Creek Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
Silver Lake
- Possession
- 10 fish
Willow Creek Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
Frequently asked questions
When is Yellow Perch season in Minnesota?
Yellow Perch season in Minnesota is set by DNR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Yellow Perch in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Yellow Perch. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Minnesota?
Daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Minnesota is 20 fish/day in Four Mile Bay, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/minnesota/fishing/special-regulations
- https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/recreation/fishing/low_rr/low-rr_winter.pdf
- https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .