New regulations announced for Mille Lacs Lake, 1837 ceded territory lakes
News from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Mille Lacs Lake anglers preparing for the Minnesota fishing opener can pick up stickers specifying the 1837 Treaty regulations at Mille Lacs area bait shops, resorts and Electronic Licensing System agents.

Beginning May 12, anglers will be allowed to keep six walleyes between 16 to 20 inches with one over 28 inches on Mille Lacs Lake. In addition, there are 10 lakes in the 1837 Treaty ceded territory with minimum size limits and slot limits. The special regulations aim to ensure the long-term health of walleye populations.

“This year’s regulations are similar to those of previous years,” said Tim Goeman, DNR regional fisheries manager. “Anglers can pick up the stickers or brochures in the Mille Lacs area or visit the public access for specifics on the regulation.”

While the stickers, special regulations booklet and public accesses have the current regulations, the 2001 Minnesota Fishing Regulations synopsis has last year’s information due to publication deadlines. Also some of the lakes listed in the synopsis have been dropped for the 2001 season including Ann Lake (Kanabec) County, Little Elk (Sherburne County), and Borden Lake (Crow Wing County).

The 10 lakes and their regulations are: 1. 15-inch minimum size limit: East and West Rush Lakes, Chisago County. 2. 16-inch minimum size limit: North Big Pine Lake, Aitkin and Pine counties; South Big Pine Lake, Aitkin County. 3. 17-inch minimum size limit: Goose Lake and Green Lake, Chisago County. 4. 16-20-inch protected slot: Chisago Lake, South Lindstrom Lake, Chisago County. (All from 16 inches through 20 inches must be immediately returned to the water.) 5. 18-23-inch protected slot: Cross Lake, Pokegama Lake, Pine County. (All from 18 inches through 23 inches must be immediately returned to the water.)

The DNR will also continue the northern pike protected slot limit at Lake Mille Lacs and Lake Ogechie, which requires all northern pike from 26 inches through 36 inches to be immediately returned to the water. Smallmouth bass on Mille Lacs are regulated with a 21-inch minimum size with a one-fish bag limit. The night ban for Mille Lacs walleye goes into effect May 14 at 12:01 a.m.

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