What is the walleye limit in Minnesota for 2021?

Walleye: For the 2021 open water season, May 15 – May 31: possession limit is one walleye between 21-23 inches or one fish longer than 28 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released. June 1 – June 30: all walleye must be immediately released.

How many walleyes can you catch in Minnesota?

Walleye: Beginning November 1, 2021, the daily and possession limit is four. Only one over 17″ allowed in possession. The fish carcass retention requirements are still in effect. See page 34 of 2020 fishing synopsis.

How many walleye can you keep on Lake of the Woods?

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(May 15, 2021 – April 14, 2022) The Walleye/Sauger aggregate limit is six (no more than four can be Walleye). Walleye from 19.5 through 28 inches must be immediately released. Only one Walleye over 28 inches total length may be possessed.

What is the limit of fish you can catch in Minnesota?

The inland water possession limit is still 20 sunfish per angler. So a person can catch the daily limit and return the next day to fish again, as long as they don’t exceed the possession limit of 20 fish, said David Weitzel, a fisheries area supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

What can I fish for in Minnesota right now?

What can I catch? You can catch some fish such as crappie, catfish, sunfish, perch and bullhead at any time. Fish such as walleye, northern pike and bass – commonly called gamefish – can only be caught during certain times of the season.

What size walleye tastes best?

The best eating size fish: walleye 15 – 18 inches, perch 9 – 12 inches and northern pike 22 – 28 inches. We encourage our guests to enjoy eating while they are here when the fish are at their very best freshness and taste. Shore lunches where fish and food are cooked over an open fire are especially delicious.

How rare is a 30 inch walleye?

I’d say 30 inch walleyes are far more rare. We landed anywhere between 30-40 walleyes within my guide service in a year over the 28 inch benchmark, but usually only a handful actually make 30 inches. That is on prime water, prime spots…. ALL THE TIME.