Minn. R., Part 6266.0200 - [Effective 1/1/2026] TAKING FISH ON MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS
The provisions of this part apply to all parts of the following named Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters:
The following applies to the species, seasons, and limits for taking fish on Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters:
| Species | Open Season | Daily and Possession Limit | |
| A. | Walleye | Continuous | 3 |
| B. | Northern pike | Continuous | 3 |
| C. | Sunfish and crappie in aggregate Sunfish under this item are the following species: bluegill, pumpkinseed, green, orangespotted, longear, warmouth, and their hybrids. | No closed season | 25 |
| D. | Yellow and white bass in aggregate | No closed season | No limit |
| E. | Catfish in aggregate | 8 | |
| Channel catfish | Continuous | ||
| Flathead catfish | April 1 through November 30 | ||
| F. | Small and large mouth bass | Continuous | 3 |
| G. | Perch | No closed season | 25 |
| H. | Bullhead, carp, sucker, redhorse, sheepshead, buffalo, burbot, bowfin, and quillback | No closed season | No limits |
| I. | Muskie | May 21 through November 30 | 1, with a 40-inch minimum size |
| J. | Longnose and shortnose gar | Continuous | 10 in aggregate |
When the closing date falls on a Saturday, the season extends through the following Sunday.
The taking of fish by means of a set line is prohibited on Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters.
The taking of fish by spearing is prohibited on Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters, except that carp, buffalo, sheepshead, bowfin, gar, and quillback may be taken by spearing . The possession limit for all gar is ten in aggregate. For all other species listed in this subpart, there is no possession limit.
A person may not angle with more than two lines, or more than two poles with one line attached to each pole, or use more than two hooks on each line while on Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters.
A person may not permit a shelter house to remain on the ice of Minnesota-Iowa boundary waters after February 20.
This part does not apply to the taking of minnows which are governed by the laws and rules of the state in which the minnows are taken.
Notes
Statutory Authority: MS s 97A.045; 97C.401
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