These seasons run until the middle of February. Trout lakes in Cass County are closed to winter fishing. You can fill a stringer with panfish year long. Fishing on the Chippewa is good throughout the summer, but usually best in late spring and fall when waters are cool. Ice fishing is a popular sport December through February.
Walleye fishing is very popular on area lakes.
Licenses Minnesota fishing licenses are required of all persons 16 years and older. Trout stamps are also needed for trout fishing. Within the Leech Lake Reservation, special licenses are not required for fishing. Licenses are available at bait and sporting good stores throughout the Chippewa National Forest. The Minnesota DNR issues an annual Fishing Regulation booklet which outlines rules, seasons, limits, fish identification, and safety measures.