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Anglers reminded to check new regulations (2005-02-22)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers to review the 2005 Minnesota Fishing Regulations as the new license year begins March 1.

Regulations booklets include special and experimental regulations, regulations changes and new information about exotic species, catch and release and fish identification.

"We made a number of changes this year and anglers need to make sure they are aware of the regulations before they fish," said Linda Erickson-Eastwood, program manager for the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. "Besides that, the regulation book contains excellent information to help anglers protect their resource and enjoy their time on the water."

Key lakes with new regulations this year include: Big Fish Lake (Stearns County), Big Sand Lake (Hubbard County), Black Bass Lake (Mille Lacs County), Horseshoe Lake (Cass County), Lake of the Woods (Lake of the Woods County), Lac Qui Parle Lake (Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa counties), Leech Lake (Cass County), Lida Lake (Douglas County), Rainy River (Lake of the Woods County), Rush Lake East and West (Chisago County).

In addition, the DNR, following and extensive and valuable public input process, made changes to trout regulations for 22 streams in six southeast counties. The changes are intended to improve fishing quality for larger trout while maintaining diverse fishing opportunities for anglers.

The regulations take effect April 16, opening day of the 2005 stream trout season. Trout regulations were also changed on eight lakes in Cook County.

Special and experimental regulations are summarized on pages 32-47 in the regulations book. New regulations are signified with an arrow. Unless specifically mentioned, all other general regulations, seasons, limits, border water regulations, possession and transportation apply to waters with special and experimental regulations.

Additional changes and new regulations are listed on page 9 of the 2005 Fishing Regulations book, available wherever fishing licenses are sold.

Fishing licenses valid for 2005 are on sale now at any of the 1,850 Electronic License System (ELS) terminals located throughout the state. Licenses are also available at the DNR Web site www.dnr.state.mn.us or by calling 1-888-665-4236.

 

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