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Regional fishing roundups

Area fisheries managers for the Minnesota DNR have prepared these summary outlook reports based on their observations and experience.

News Releases

Jun 01, 2026	Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 5-7
Jun 01, 2026	Minnesota DNR shares ideas to make the most of Great Outdoors Month
May 29, 2026	Minnesota DNR webinar series offers new sessions this summer
May 26, 2026	Minnesota DNR's new, transformative electronic licensing system will launch on June 9
May 18, 2026	DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 18
May 14, 2026	Minnesota DNR upgrades four shore fishing piers in northeast region of the state
May 11, 2026	Reporting fish mortality events helps DNR, other agencies respond as needed
May 11, 2026	DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 11
May 04, 2026	During fishing opener weekend and always: Clean, drain, dispose
May 04, 2026	Minnesota DNR certifies fish of a lifetime lake sturgeon as new catch-and-release state record
May 04, 2026	DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 4
Apr 23, 2026	Minnesota DNR hosts a public meeting for Mille Lacs Lake fisheries management
Apr 20, 2026	Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener
Apr 16, 2026	DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 16
Apr 16, 2026	Minnesota DNR finalizes long range muskie plan
Apr 13, 2026	Minnesota moms: Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge
Apr 13, 2026	Minnesota Twins offer special edition hats with DNR ticket package
Apr 13, 2026	Minnesota DNR seeking input on hunting, fishing regulations books
Mar 16, 2026	Minnesota DNR announces open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake
Mar 16, 2026	DNR seeks public input on proposed updates to Rainy Lake management plan
Mar 16, 2026	Learn new outdoor recreation skills — from camping to mountain biking— with DNR’s I Can! program
Mar 05, 2026	Minnesota DNR keeps three-walleye limit for 2026 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake
Mar 02, 2026	Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes
Mar 02, 2026	DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 2
Feb 23, 2026	Minnesota DNR adds new catch-and-release bass season

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