(KNSI) – Walleye fishing is closed on Lake Mille Lacs. The two-week ban was put in place by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to reduce hooking mortality.
Anglers won’t be allowed to use live bait to fish through July 15th. Anglers going after northern pike or musky can use suckers that are at least eight inches in length. Artificial lures are allowed.
Catch and release walleye fishing will start again on July 16th. The lake’s one walleye limit returns on September 1st. The restriction call for all walleye less than 21 inches or greater than 23 inches in length to be immediately released. Anglers can keep one walleye 28 inches or greater. The lake is also closed to night fishing.
Get more information about the lake’s regulations by clicking here.
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