Fish

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Fish Harvest and Length Limits

What are the fish harvest and length limits?

  • Walleye: Daily limit of 4 (only one 20" or longer), possession limit of 8.
  • Northern Pike: Daily limit of 6, possession limit of 12.
  • Muskellunge, tiger muskie: Catch and release only.
  • Trout, salmon, splake (any combination): Daily limit of 5, possession limit of 10.
  • Largemouth/smallmouth bass (any combination): Daily limit of 5, possession limit of 10.
  • Yellow perch: Daily limit of 15, possession limit of 30.
  • Crappie: Daily limit of 15, possession limit of 30.
  • Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, Orangespotted in any combination):  Daily limit of 15, possession limit of 30.
  • Catfish (Any combination): Daily limit of 10 (only one flathead catfish 30" or longer), possession limit of 20.
  • Sturgeon: With the exception of a catch and release season for lake sturgeon on Big Stone Lake from June 16 to April 14, the season is closed for all sturgeon species.
  • Paddlefish: Available by special permit only.
  • Smelt: Daily limit of 5 gallons, no possession limit.
  • White bass/rock bass: No limit.
  • Lake herring/lake whitefish/bullhead/rough fish: No limit.