2009 Mille Lacs Regulations

(including tributaries to posted boundaries)

Walleye

Walleye: Release immediately all walleye 18.0" through 28.0"; Possession limit is 4, with only one over 28.0".

Northern Pike

Northern Pike: Release immediately all from 24.0" through 36.0". Possession limit is 3, only 1 over 36.0". No spearing.

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass: Release immediately all less than 21.0". Possession limit is 1.

Cisco

Tullibee (Northern Cisco): Possession limit is 10.

Muskellunge

Muskellunge: Release immediately all less than 48.0". Possession limit is 1.

 

Other Species: Follow statewide regulations.

 

No Culling

 

Night Closure: No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. on May 11, 2009, and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 8, 2009.

If regulations change, they will be posted at public accesses and at www.mndnr.gov/fishing, or call 1-888-646-6367 for current information.

One example of a tagged fish

Tagged Fish: Please record tag number, species, fish length, date & place caught, angler type (e.g. boat, launch, shore, ice, etc.), and whether released (leave tag attached) or kept (send tag). Postcards are available at public accesses & businesses on Mille Lacs Lake. Fish can be reported by:

  • Contacting or mailing Minnesota DNR-Fisheries, 1200 Minnesota Ave. S, Aitkin, MN, 56431
  • Sending an e-mail to fishtags@dnr.state.mn.us
  • Online