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Lake Vermilion Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Vermilion fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are bass, walleye, catfish. 1,100 current rules across 12 species from 2 state agencies (Illinois, Minnesota).
Species pages for Lake Vermilion
Dedicated rule pages for the most-targeted species at this water.
Illinois waters
439 rules from DNR, 10 species.
Channel Catfish
Burning Star State Fish And Wildlife Area, All Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge-Honker’s Pond
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge-Little Grassy Lake
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge-Restricted Use Area Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge-Visitor’s Pond
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Crawford County State Fish & Wildlife Area Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge-All Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Dupage County Forest Preserve District Lakes & Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Duquoin State Fair Grounds – All Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Fulton County Camping And Recreation Area Waters
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Jim Edgar/Panther Creek State Fish And Wildlife Area – All Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Jim Edgar/Panther Creek State Fish And Wildlife Area – Drake Lake
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Jim Edgar/Panther Creek State Fish And Wildlife Area – Gridley Road Lake
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Kane County Forest Preserve District Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Lake Shelbyville
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
Channel Catfish 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Ohio River (Between Il & Ky)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 13"
for Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches
Shawnee National Forest – Bay Creek Lake #5 And #8
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Shawnee National Forest – Lakes And Ponds Less Than 10 Acres
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Siloam Springs State Park – Buckhorn Unit Waters
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Silver Springs State Fish And Wildlife Area - Big Lake And Area Ponds
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area – McMaster Lake & Other Site Waters
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Sparta World Shooting And Recreational Complex Lakes
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Spring State Lake
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
Channel Catfish 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Wabash River
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 13"
for Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
Channel Catfish 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Illinois statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
No Harvest Or Size Limits Except In Those Waters Listed Under Site Specific Regulations. May be taken by pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow or bow and arrow device, spear or gig.
Walleye
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge-Crab Orchard Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Mississippi River
- Min size
- 15"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of Fish greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 27 inches
Mississippi River (Between Il & Ia)
- Min size
- 15"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of Fish greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 27 inches
Rock River
- Min size
- 15"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of Fish greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 27 inches
Salt Creek Downstream To The Route 10 Bridge
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Illinois statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
either singly or in the aggregate with Sauger or their Hybrid (Saugeye), Except In Those Waters Listed Under Site Specific Regulations. All Walleye, Sauger, Or Their Hybrid (Saugeye) Taken Must Be 14˝ In Total Length Or Longer, Except In The Mississippi River, Wabash River, Or As Specified Under Site Specific Regulations.
Smallmouth Bass
Apple RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Catch and Release Fishing Only (9)
Calumet RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Jun 15
All Smallmouth Bass Must Be Immediately Released Between April 1 And June 15
Fox Chain O’lakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Fish must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15
Fox RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Max size
- 12"
All Smallmouth Bass must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15 no more than 1 Fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and 2 Fish less than 12 inches
In Rivers And Streams And Their Tributaries Statewide
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
Contain No More Than 3 Smallmouth Bass. In Rivers And Streams And Their Tributaries Statewide, Except For The Mississippi, Ohio (Including The Golconda Marina), Wabash And Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel
Kane County Forest Preserve District Lakes And PondsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Catch and Release Fishing Only (9)
Kankakee River
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 18"
Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of Fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and less than 18 inches
Kishwaukee River And South Branch Of Kishwaukee River And Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Rivers And Streams And Their Tributaries Statewide, Except For The Mississippi, Ohio (Including The Golconda Marina), Wabash And Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel And Navigable Portions Of The Grand Calumet River And Little Calumet RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Smallmouth Bass Must Be Immediately Released Between April 1 And June 15.
Illinois statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Mar 31
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
No Statewide Size Limit. In Rivers And Streams And Their Tributaries Statewide, Except For The Mississippi, Ohio (Including The Golconda Marina), Wabash And Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel And Navigable Portions Of The Grand Calumet River And Little Calumet River, all Smallmouth Bass must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15. In Rivers And Streams And Their Tributaries Statewide, Except For The Mississippi, Ohio (Including Golconda Marina), And Wabash Rivers.
Largemouth Bass
Kane County Forest Preserve District Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
with no more than 1 Fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 3 Fish less than 14 inches Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of Fish greater than or equal to 14 inches and less than 18 inches
Mason Recreational Use Restrictions Lake
- Min size
- 12"
Largemouth Bass 12 inch Minimum Length Limit
Illinois statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
No Statewide Size Limit. either singly or in the aggregate with Smallmouth Bass and Spotted Bass, except as specified under site specific regulations
Flathead Catfish
Fox Chain O’lakes
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 28"
no more than 1 Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches and 2 Fish less than 28 inches
Fox River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 28"
no more than 1 Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches and 2 Fish less than 28 inches
Refuge Area (Ellis Bay) Immediately Upstream Of Melvin Price Lock And Dam 26 Overflow Dike
- Daily bag
- 10 fish
Flathead Catfish 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Vermont Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
no more than 1 Fish >28 inches and 2 Fish <28 inches
Illinois statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
No Harvest Or Size Limits Except In Those Waters Listed Under Site Specific Regulations. May be taken by pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow or bow and arrow device, spear or gig.
Striped Bass
Kaskaskia River
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 32"
Striped Bass 32 inch Minimum Length Limit; 2 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Striped Bass 32 inch Minimum Length Limit
Mississippi River Between Illinois And Iowa
- Daily bag
- 25 fish
25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit On Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass And Their Hybrids, Either Singly Or In The Aggregate
Or Hybrid Crappie White Black
Blue Catfish
Illinois statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
No Harvest Or Size Limits Except In Those Waters Listed Under Site Specific Regulations. May be taken by pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow or bow and arrow device, spear or gig.
Large Or Smallmouth Bass
Fish (All Species)
Lake Vermilion
- Gear
- Angling Only
2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1). Sport fishermen may harvest carp, carpsuckers, buffalo, gar, bowfin, and suckers by pitchfork, gigs, bow and arrow or bow and arrow devices north of Boiling Springs Road, but not within 300 feet around wetland boardwalk. Trotline and jug fishing allowed north of Boiling Springs Road
Minnesota waters
661 rules from DNR, 7 species.
Walleye
Aitkin Lake Including Area Known As Aitkin Flowage
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Ash River To Ash River Falls
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Big Pine Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Big Sandy Lake And Connected Waters (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released
Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Crane Lake Including Vermilion Gorge And Echo River From Mouth Upstream To County Highway 424 Bridge (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined, only 4 may be walleye. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Davis Lake Including Bay Known As Steamboat Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Egg Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Farm Island Lake (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 19"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 16-19" must be immediately released
Farm Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession All from 17-26" must be immediately released
First River
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Fish Lake Reservoir (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 17"
except 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 13" or greater than 17" must be immediately released
Flowage Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Four Mile BayCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Walleye must be returned to the water immediately. Effective March 1, 2026 – April 14, 2026
Fourmile Bay Of Lake Of The WoodsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Garden Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only one over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Green Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Horseshoe Lake And Connected Minnewawa Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Island Lake Near Northome (Itasca)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Island Lake Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Island Lake Reservoir Including Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids And Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" all from 15-20" must be immediately released
Kabekona Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 20-26" must be immediately released
Kabetogama Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Kabetogama Lake Including Sullivan Bay And Ash River To Ash River Falls (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Kerbs Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Knife Lake (Kanabec)
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all from 18-24" must be immediately released
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam, Including The Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam (Lac Qui Parle And Chippewa)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lake Of The Woods
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
aggregate limit with Sauger is six; no more than four can be Walleye Only one Walleye over 28 inches total length may be possessed. must be immediately released
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Leech Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lida Lakes, North
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South And North, Including Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Boy Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Cormorant Lake (Becker)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Little McDonald Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little McDonald Lake Including Kerbs Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Pine Lake Including Mud Lake West Of County Hwy 51 And Up To 425th Avenue (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Vermilion Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little Vermilion Lake Including Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Mandall Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Mille Lacs Lake Including Tributaries To Posted Boundaries (Aitkin, Crow Wing And Mille Lacs Coun Ties)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Regulations for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, tullibee, and other fish species will be posted at public access sites and the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
Mink-Somers Lake Near Maple Lake (Wright)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Minnehaha Creek Downstream From Minnehaha FallsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnesota River Downstream From The Mendota BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnewawa Lake And Connected Horseshoe Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Mississippi River (Dakota)
- Min size
- 15"
From the Hastings dam downstream to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border (inland waters of Pool 3)
Mississippi River (Dakota) From The Hastings Dam Downstream To The Minnesota–Wisconsin Border (Inland Waters Of Pool 3)
- Min size
- 15"
Mississippi River Downstream Of Lock And Dam 8
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 27"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
only 1 walleye over 27" must be immediately released
Mississippi River Pools 3-8 Including Lake Pepin
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
Mississippi River To Knutson Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Moose Lake Near Deer River (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Namakan Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
North Branch Kawishiwi River From Farm Lake 4.8 Miles East To The Long Portage
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Osakis And Little Osakis Lakes (Douglas And Todd)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Pool 2 Of The Mississippi River Between The Hastings Dam And The Ford Dam, Including All Backwater Lakes And Connecting Waters Except Crosby, Pickerel, Upper, Little Pigs Eye, And North Star Steel LakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Prairie River From Confluence With Tamarack River Downstream To Confluence With Big Sandy Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Rabour Lake (Chisago)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Rainy Lake Including The Rainy River Above The Dam At International Falls, All Of Rainy Lake To The Dam At Kettle Falls, Black Bay Including Gold Portage Below The Rapids, All Of The Rat Root River, And Rat Root Lake (Koochiching And St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
All walleye from 18‑26" must be immediately released only 1 walleye over 26" allowed in possession
Rainy RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Raven Flowage To Raven Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Red Lake, Upper Including Shotley Brook And Tamarac River (Beltrami County)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Restrictions or changes will be posted at public access sites and on the DNR website. A person’s statewide possession limit may not include more than the current daily limit of Red Lake walleye.
Round Lake Near Squaw Lake Including The Popple River Downstream To State Highway Bridge 46 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Saganaga Lake Including Gull Lake And The Sea Gull River (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
Sand Lake And Connecting Waters (Itasca County)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all walleye 20-24" must be immediately released
Sand Lake Including Connecting Birds Eye Lake, Little Sand Lake, Portage Lake And Bowstring River Upstream To County Road 35 Bridge And Downstream To The County Road 145 Bridge (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Sand Point Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined, only 4 may be walleye
Sandy River From State Highway 210 Downstream To Confluence With The Mississippi River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sandy River Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sea Gull Lake Including Alpine River Between Alpine Lake And Sea Gull Lake (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
South Farm Lake (Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Splithand Lake Including Moody’s Creek Upstream To County Road 432 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To The U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Min size
- 15"
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total
Sugar Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Sullivan Bay
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Swan Lake Including Swan River Downstream To Dam, Upstream To County Road 12, And Connected Streams (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Trout Lake Near Coleraine (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20‑24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Venstrom Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Vermilion Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 20-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Wabedo Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Waconia Lake (Carver)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
West Savanna River From County Highway 14 Downstream To Confluence With The Prairie River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
White Iron Lake (St. Louis And Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Winnibigoshish Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Winnibigoshish Lake And Connected Waters (Beltrami, Cass, And Itasca): Mississippi River To Knutson Dam, Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake, Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam, First River, Egg Lake Through Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Raven Flowage To Raven Lake, And Sugar Lake.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
all from 18‑23" must be immediately released only 1 over 23" allowed in possession
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Combined limit Walleye + Sauger (and their hybrid). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession.
Largemouth Bass
Agnes Lake (Douglas)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Annie Battle Lake Including Inlet To Molly Stark Lake And Outlet To Blanche Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Auburn LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Certified weight record: 8 lbs, 15 oz
Balm Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Big Bass Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Chisago Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 12"
all 12" and larger must be immediately released
Crooked Lake (Stearns)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Deer Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Demontreville Lake (Wash Ing Ton)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Demontreville Lake (Washington)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake Or Willow Reservoir No. 4)
- Possession
- 1 fish
Henry Lake (Douglas)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Hubert Lake (Crow Wing)
- Min size
- 12"
all 12" and larger must be immediately released
Little Mantrap Lake (Hubbard)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Long Lake Near Clearwater (Stearns)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Long Lake Near Hawick (Kandiyohi)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Mary Lake (Hubbard)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Maud Lake (Becker)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Middle Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 12-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Mink-Somers Lake Near Maple Lake (Wright)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 12-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Minnehaha Creek Downstream From Minnehaha FallsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnesota River Downstream From The Mendota BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Moose Lake (Todd)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Min size
- 12"
all 12" and larger must be immediately released
North Turtle Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Norway Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Ozawindib Lake (Clearwater)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Pelican And Ash Lakes In St. Louis CountyCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Feb 22
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Possession
- 6 fish
March 1 - May 8 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass; May 9, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass
Pelican Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Pierz (Fish) Lake (Morrison)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Pool 2 Of The Mississippi River Between The Hastings Dam And The Ford Dam, Including All Backwater Lakes And Connecting Waters Except Crosby, Pickerel, Upper, Little Pigs Eye, And North Star Steel LakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Portage Lake North Of Ten Mile Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Sewell Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
ShCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 12-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
South Lindstrom Lake (Chisago)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Min size
- 12"
all 12" and larger must be immediately released
South Twin Lake (Beltrami)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14‑20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Sep 14
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
combined total
Ten Mile Lake, North And South (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Thirteen Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14‑20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Turtle Lake (Ramsey)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Combined limit Largemouth + Smallmouth Bass.
Smallmouth Bass
Agnes Lake (Douglas)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Annie Battle Lake Including Inlet To Molly Stark Lake And Outlet To Blanche Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Balm Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Big Bass Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Clitherall Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Deer Lake (Beltrami)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Flour Lake (Cook)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake Or Willow Reservoir No. 4)
- Possession
- 1 fish
Henry Lake (Douglas)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Hubert Lake (Crow Wing)
- Min size
- 12"
all 12" and larger must be immediately released
Hungry Jack Lake (Cook)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Mary Lake (Hubbard)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 14-20" must be immediately released
Maud Lake (Becker)
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 12-20" must be immediately released
Mille Lacs Lake Including Tributaries To Posted Boundaries (Aitkin, Crow Wing And Mille Lacs Coun Ties)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Regulations for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, tullibee, and other fish species will be posted at public access sites and the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
Minnehaha Creek Downstream From Minnehaha FallsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnesota River Downstream From The Mendota BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Mississippi River (Sherburne, Stearns And Wright)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" all from 12-20" must be immediately released from the confluence of the Crow River upstream to the St. Cloud Dam, including tributaries to the posted boundaries
North Turtle Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Norway Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Otter Tail River (Otter Tail, Becker, And Wilkin)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
from Wilkin County Road 19 crossing upstream to the Friberg Dam including all impoundments, and from Otter Tail County Highway 51 upstream to the Hubbel Pond Dam including Mud, Rice, and Town lakes
Ozawindib Lake (Clearwater)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Pelican And Ash Lakes In St. Louis CountyCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Feb 22
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Possession
- 6 fish
March 1 - May 8 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass; May 9, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass
Pelican Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Pool 2 Of The Mississippi River Between The Hastings Dam And The Ford Dam, Including All Backwater Lakes And Connecting Waters Except Crosby, Pickerel, Upper, Little Pigs Eye, And North Star Steel LakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Portage Lake North Of Ten Mile Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Sewell Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
ShCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 12-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
South Twin Lake (Beltrami)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14‑20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Sep 14
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
combined total
Ten Mile Lake, North And South (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Thirteen Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14‑20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Turtle Lake (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Turtle Lake (Ramsey)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Two Island Lake (Cook)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 20"
all from 14-20" must be immediately released only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
West Battle LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Non-certified record: 8 lbs, 0 oz
Zumbro River (Wabasha)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
along a 12-mile posted section from Highway 63 at Zumbro Falls upstream to the Zumbro Lake Dam
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Combined limit Largemouth + Smallmouth Bass.
Flathead Catfish
All Inland Waters Except Where ProhibitedOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 24"
only 1 over 24"
Mississippi River And Lake Pepin
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Max size
- 30"
combined total; only 1 catfish over 30" only 1 catfish over 30"
South Dakota-Minnesota Border WatersIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 24"
combined total. Not more than 2 can be flathead (only 1 catfish over 24"). only 1 catfish over 24"
St. Croix RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 52.5"
Non-certified record: 70 lbs, 0 oz Catch-and-release record
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To U.s. Hwy 10 Bridge
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 24"
only 1 over 24"
St. Louis River Estuary And St. Croix Upstream Of Taylors Falls Dam
- Possession
- 10 fish
combined total
Channel Catfish
All Inland Waters Except Where ProhibitedOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 24"
only 1 over 24"
Mississippi RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Non-certified record: 38 lbs, 0 oz
Mississippi River And Lake Pepin
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Max size
- 30"
combined total; only 1 catfish over 30" only 1 catfish over 30"
South Dakota-Minnesota Border Waters
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 24"
combined total. Not more than 2 can be flathead (only 1 catfish over 24"). only 1 catfish over 24"
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To U.s. Hwy 10 Bridge
- Possession
- 5 fish
- Max size
- 24"
only 1 over 24"
St. Louis River Estuary And St. Croix Upstream Of Taylors Falls Dam
- Possession
- 10 fish
combined total
Catfish
Bois De Sioux River From White Rock Dam To The North Dakota BorderClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
may not be taken by spearing anytime
Eden Lake (Stearns)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Catfish special regulation repealed
North Dakota-Minnesota Border WatersClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 24"
catfish may not be speared at any time. only 1 over 24"
Sauk River Chain Of Lakes From Highway 23 Downstream To The Cold Spring Dam Including Becker, Bolfing, Cedar Island, Great Northern, Horseshoe, Knaus, Krays, Schneider And Zumwalde Lakes (Stearns)Open
- Status
- Permitted
special regulation repealed
Bass
Minnesota statewide
- Gear
- Angling Only
You may use up to 3 artificial flies on 1 fishing line when you are fishing for bass, crappie, rock bass, sunfish, or trout.
FAQ
Which states regulate fishing on Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion spans 2 states (Illinois, Minnesota). Each state's wildlife agency sets rules for its own waters; DNR / DNR.
What species can I target on Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion is best known for bass, walleye, catfish. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DNR / DNR's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.