2008 Mille Lacs Regulations

(including tributaries to posted boundaries)

Walleye Walleye: Release immediately all walleye 18.0" through 28.0"; Possession limit is 4, with only one over 28.0".
Northern Pike Northern Pike: Release immediately all from 24.0" through 36.0". Possession limit is 3, only 1 over 36.0". No spearing.
Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth Bass: Release immediately all less than 21.0". Possession limit is 1.
Cisco Tullibee (Northern Cisco): Possession limit is 10.
Muskellunge Muskellunge: Release immediately all less than 48.0". Possession limit is 1.
  Other Species: Follow statewide regulations.
  No Culling
  Night Closure: No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 PM through 6 AM starting at 10 PM May 12 and ending at 12:01 PM June 9.
If regulations change, they will be posted at public accesses and at www.mndnr.gov/fishing, or call 1-888-646-6367 for current information.
One example of a tagged fish Tagged Fish: Please record tag number, species, fish length, date & place caught, angler type (e.g. boat, launch, shore, ice, etcÂ…), and whether released (leave tag attached) or kept (send tag). Postcards are available at public accesses & businesses on Mille Lacs Lake. Fish can be reported by: