Special & experimental regulations

Also check the main fishing regulations page for complete rules and regulations information.

Experimental regulation waters

Lake name County Regulation Goal Expiration date
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Special regulation waters

Lake name County Regulation Goal
Centerville Lake  Anoka Sunfish – daily limit 5 To increase the size of sunfish harvested
Coon Lake Anoka Walleye - minimum size limit 17" To increase the size of Walleye harvested
Crooked Lake Anoka Largemouth Bass - catch and release only To increase the number of larger bass
Martin Lake Anoka Sunfish – daily limit 10 To increase the size of sunfish harvested
Marion Lake Dakota Sunfish – daily limit 5  To increase the size of sunfish harvested
Vermillion River Dakota Brown Trout - catch and release only To increase the number of larger trout
Bald Eagle Ramsey Closed to spearing To provide larger Muskie
Mississippi River, Pool 2 Ramsey Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass - catch and release only for these species, no closed season To maintain quality size fish present
Owasso Lake Ramsey Sunfish – daily limit 5 To increase the size of sunfish harvested
Turtle Ramsey Largemouth Bass - all from 14-20” must be immediately released, one over 20” allowed in possession. To increase the number of larger bass and allow for limited harvest.
Big Marine Lake Washington Sunfish – daily limit 10 To increase the size of sunfish harvested
Demontreville Washington Largemouth Bass - catch and release only To maintain the quality of bass present
Jane Washington Largemouth Bass - catch and release only To increase the number of larger bass
Mississippi River, Pool 3 Washington Walleye - minimum size limit 15" To conform to border water regulations
Olson Washington Largemouth Bass - catch and release only To maintain the quality of bass present
Shields Lake Washington Sunfish – daily limit 5 To increase the size of sunfish harvested

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