No Change In Regulations

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No change in Mille Lacs regulations

Anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs will see the same regulations as last fishing season.

Anglers are required to release immediately all walleye 18-to 28-inches in length. The possession limit is four, with only one longer than 28 inches allowed. Similarly, anglers will be required to immediately release all northern pike 24-to 36-inches in length. The possession limit is three, with only one northern longer than 36 inches allowed.

Anglers must release all smallmouth bass shorter than 21 inches (the possession limit is one) and release all muskellunge shorter than 48 inches. The muskellunge limit is one.

Lake Mille Lacs will have a night closure again this year. No one may fish for any fish species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. on May 11 and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 8. The walleye and northern pike seasons open May 9.