Nonresidents under age 16 may purchase a license and possess their own limit of fish. Nonresident full-time students spending the full term of a school year in Minnesota can purchase a resident license upon presenting proof of their student status at an educational institution to the county auditor or DNR License Bureau. Nonresidents in the U.S. military who have officially transferred to or are in training in Minnesota are eligible for resident fishing licenses. All calendar dates are for 2001 unless noted otherwise. Daily and possession limits are the same unless otherwise noted.
Most species have experimental or special regulations on some waters.
See pages 26-36 of the Minnesota Fishing Regulations. Closed to winter spearing for all species. Anglers may not possess walleye fillets while on the lake. See Special Mille Lacs Regs above. Whitefish limit on Leach Lake Indian Reservation is 25.