Fishing Regulation Changes for 2006

[LMITOUT]

Just a reminder that the size limits have changed, starting on the opener this year (May 13), for ALL inland waters except those with their own regulations.

Walleye - Not more than 1 over 20"

Pike - Not more than 1 over 30"

[eyepatrol]

It would be nice to have that problem...worrying about the regs. Maybe this weekend!

Thanks for the reminder though.

[walleyeking#8]

Just my opinion, but its about time something that makes sense is done. Now if the DNR would only apply some slot limits on a few lakes then our walleye fishery would benefit some more.

[eyepatrol]

Personally speaking, I'd like to see them set a minimum size also. I'm not a biologist, but I think a minimum size would help as well.

[LMITOUT]

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Personally speaking, I'd like to see them set a minimum size also. I'm not a biologist, but I think a minimum size would help as well.

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I couldn't agree more. I've been lobbying that for years (15" minimum), IMO. I know there is no regulation against keeping small fish, but 12-13" walleye just to get a limit? Come on folks.

[Mille Lacs Guy]

I used to think minimum slots were the way to go as well but after talking to a couple different biologists a minimum slot really doesn't help the fishery. I personally won't keep anything below 14 inches but the DNR guys I talked to said people keeping 13 inch fish isn't a problem.

The bigger concern to the DNR guys I talked to is the hot bite. A small lake really gets going really good and the whole town is out there taking 6 fish limits for 2 weeks straight. That is what ruins these small lakes for a couple of years or more.

I personally would like to see the state wide limit on walleyes decreased to 4 fish. Most people don't get their limit anyways but when the hot bites are going on at these small lakes less fish would be kept.