2013-14 Mille Lacs Regulations

(including tributaries to posted boundaries)

Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Slot Limit Change

Walleye

Walleye: Release immediately all walleye less than 18" or greater than 20.0", except one over 28.0" may be harvested. Possession limit is 2, with only one over 28.0".

Northern Pike

Northern Pike: Release immediately all from 33 .0" through 40.0". Possession limit is 3, only 1 over 40.0". No spearing.

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass: Release immediately all 17" through 20". Possession limit is 6, with only one over 20.0".

Cisco

Tullibee (Northern Cisco): Possession limit is 10.

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 13, 2013, and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 10, 2013.

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 fish.tags@state.mn.us
  • Online