Get angling questions answered on the DNR’s fishing webpage
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fishing webpage (mndnr.gov/fishing) to help answer anglers’ questions. The page answers questions like:
- What species can I fish for?
- What kind of bait is legal?
- What kind of fish can I keep?
The page is a mobile-friendly destination for information on when, where and how to fish. Users will also find resources like the LakeFinder, which provides maps and details about lakes throughout the state, and the StreamFinder tool that gives a description, species list, regulations, and access information for trout streams throughout Minnesota.
DNR announces temporary seasonal fishing closures
To protect spawning fish, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun to close certain portions of some Minnesota waters. The closings are routine and based on local conditions.
Closings happen each year as ice melts and waters begin to warm. The DNR closes spawning locations to fishing only where habitat is limited and fish are very concentrated in one location, such as a segment of a river or the bay of a lake where fish congregate during spawning.
Areas closed to fishing are listed and updated regularly on the Minnesota DNR website. The DNR also posts at access sites and other visible spots near the closed areas. Anglers may fish in areas that are not posted. Closures are posted on the webpage at least 48 hours before their effective date.