At work for you
Helping you discover, explore and enjoy quality fishing and the aquatic habitats that make it possible on Minnesota's 4,500 managed lakes and 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams.
First-time winner chosen in trout stamp contest
A first-time winner took top honors at the habitat stamp contest that determined the artwork for the 2020 version of the Minnesota trout and salmon stamp.
First time winner takes walleye stamp contest
A first-time winner took top honors at the habitat stamp contest that determined the artwork for the 2020 version of the Minnesota walleye stamp.
Comment on special fishing regulations
During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.
Drawdown begins at Little Rock Lake-Sartell Pool
The Little Rock Lake-Sartell Pool drawdown began Aug. 1.
Cass Lake draft plan available
Cass Lake, one of Minnesota's 10 large walleye lakes, has a new draft management plan and the DNR is seeking input on it.
DNR seeking to improve sunfish size quality
Local fisheries managers with the DNR are responding to angler desire for bigger sunfish by seeking out specific lakes that would be a good fit for improving sunfish size quality by reducing sunfish bag limits.
Talk about fishing, AIS and access
You're invited to join conversations about public access to Minnesota's lakes and rivers, providing excellent recreational fishing and stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).