Minnesota DNR Fishing Information

So, what is the DNR? Originally called the Department of Conservation, it is now called the Department of Natural Resources. The Division of Fish and Wildlife, under the auspices of the DNR, was created to manage, protect and regulate the state's fish and wildlife resources. The DNR also handles licenses and recreational vehicle registrations throughout Minnesota.
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Fishing Information from the Minnesota DNR

Here are some great links to the Minnesota DNR that we find useful. We will add more as we find them!

  • Minnesota Fishing License Information (pricing, types, etc)
  • Minnesota Fishing Regulations
  • Minnesota State Records
  • Minnesota's Historical Lake Ice-Out Dates
  • Minnesota Fish Species
  • Minnesota Lake Finder (includes depth maps and fish stocking reports)
  • Minnesota Fishing Regulations
  • Minnesota Boating Regulations
  • Minnesota Online Licensing for Boats
  • Latest DNR Press Releases
  • If you have any suggestions for links we could add from the DNR, please email us and we will consider them.
    2011/2012 Important Dates

    04/01/11 - 04/15/11

     

    Stream Trout (Spring) SE - 2011 season Catch and Release season only

    04/16/11 - 09/30/11

     

    Stream Trout in streams, except SE-2011 season

    04/16/11 - 09/14/11

     

    Stream Trout in streams SE-2011 season

    05/01/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Bowfishing

    05/07/11 - 05/08/11

     

    Take-a-Mom fishing weekend (Panfish Only)

    05/14/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Walleye, sauger, northern pike - 2011 season

    05/14/11 - 09/30/11

     

    Lake Trout (summer) - 2011 season

    05/14/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Largemouth Bass-2011 season-North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County

    05/14/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Smallmouth Bass-2011 season-North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County

    05/28/11 - 02/26/11

     

    Largemouth Bass-2011 season-South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County

    05/28/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Smallmouth Bass-2011 season-South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County

    06/04/11 - 12/01/11

     

    Muskellunge (Muskie) - 2011 season

    06/10/11 - 06/12/11

     

    Take-a-Kid fishing weekend

    09/12/11 - 02/26/12

     

    Smallmouth Bass - 2011 Catch and Release season only

    09/15/11 - 09/30/11

     

    Stream Trout (Fall) SE - 2011 season Catch and Release season only

    03/05/12

     

    Ice houses must be off the ice each night unless attended south of Hwy 200 and Hwy 2

    03/19/12

     

    Ice houses must be off the ice each night unless attended north of Hwy 200 and Hwy 2