Fishing On Lake Mille Lacs This Year? Here Are The Regulations For 2016

Minnesota’s fishing season opens Saturday, May 14 and lasts until Thursday, Dec. 1.

Here are the new regulations for the 2016 fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake.

Anglers fishing for walleye during the walleye season must use artificial bait and immediately release all walleye caught.

Other changes to the 2016 season on Mille Lacs includes a night closure for walleye beginning May 16 through Dec. 1, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. For northern pike anglers, they can keep five fish with only one longer than 40 inches. All northern pike 30-40 inches long must be immediately released. For bass, anglers can keep four fish with only one longer than 21 inches, all fish 17-21 inches long must be immediately released.

Source: CBS Minnesota