Fish for free in most Minnesota state parks

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Starting July 1, 2009, Minnesota residents can fish without a fishing license in most Minnesota state parks.

Note: Ice fishing is not yet included.

A Minnesota resident may fish in a state park without a fishing license when:

• the body of water does not require a trout stamp.
• fishing from shore or wading in water within the state park.
• fishing from a boat or a float on a designated lake within a Minnesota state park.

Please note:

Fishing licenses are still required in city, county, regional, and federal parks - as well as the six Minnesota State Recreation Areas:

• Big Bog
• Cuyuna Country
• Garden Island
• Minnesota Valley
• Red River
• St. Croix Islands

While this new law provides for free fishing in some Minnesota state parks, it does not amend, adjust or alter any other park rules or rules and regulations relating to the taking of game and fish.