2011-12 Mille Lacs Regulations
(including tributaries to posted boundaries)
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Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Slot Limit Change December 1, 2011 Date Posted: November 21, 2011 As required by the Expedited Emergency rule published in the State Register on April 25, 2011 (Volume 35, pages 1650-1652; Part 6264.0400, Subp. 4a, Item B), the walleye size limit on Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries will change as specified below. As of 12:01 am December 1, the walleye regulations for Mille Lacs Lake and associated tributaries will be as follows: While a person is on or fishing in Mille Lacs Lake and its associated tributaries to the posted boundaries, all walleye in possession must be greater than 28 inches in length or less than 18 inches in length. All walleye that are 18 to 28 inches in length must be immediately returned to the water. A person may take and possess not more than one walleye over 28 inches. The bag limit for walleye is four fish. All fishing regulations for species other than walleye and all other fishing restrictions remain unchanged on Mille Lacs. |
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Walleye: Release immediately all walleye 18.0" through 28.0"; Possession limit is 4, with only one over 28.0". |
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Northern Pike: Release immediately all 27.0" through 40.0". Possession limit is 3, only 1 over 40.0". No spearing. |
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Smallmouth Bass: Release immediately all less than 21.0". Possession limit is 1. |
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Tullibee (Northern Cisco): Possession limit is 10. |
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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 16, 2011, and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 13, 2011. |
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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. |
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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:
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