Cass Lake Walleye Slot Limit
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'Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fifth season in a row. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23 inches or one fish longer than 28 inches. This is the same regulation as the last two winter seasons.
Cass Lake Lodge has many rental boats to choose from. We have small fishing boats, larger fishing boats, recreational pontoons and fishing pontoons available for rent to complete your vacation at the lake. Year Round Rentals. Year Round Rentals Cass Lake Lodge is not just a summer paradise. Open year round, it provides a vacation experience. Limit: Same as the statewide limit of six, with no more than one walleye over 20 inches. The DNR in 2019 relaxed walleye regulations on Leech, removing the 20- to 26-inch protected.
“It’s good news that anglers will be able to harvest walleye again this winter,” said Sarah Strommen, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Conservative management continues to sustain good fishing on Mille Lacs.”
Mille Lacs was a popular ice fishing destination during the winter of 2019-2020, in part due to poor ice conditions on other large Minnesota lakes. Anglers put in a record of more than 3 million fishing hours on the lake last winter. In each of the previous three winters, anglers spent about 2 million hours fishing on Mille Lacs.
As we all know Leech has not been at its norm for a couple of years now but I will give what should be the norm for mid to late september. Spring spots turn into fall spots, main lake points, (Pine, Otter tail, Stoney), off shore flats (Grandview, Snake pit along with several un-named) and some shorline areas like west side of Otter tail point or from Little hardwood point into the Meadows.
“We want to provide anglers the opportunity to catch and keep some fish when the walleye population can support it,” said Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries section manager. “As in recent winters, we’re confident that the walleye population is abundant enough to support some harvest.”
Cass Lake Walleye Slot Limits
In 2018 a new slot went into effect on both Little Boy and Wabedo. (18”-26” with a possession limit of 4, one over 26”). Similar slot limits have been used on other lakes in the region, and have proven to be successful in the following areas. Increased number of walleyes captured in gill nets during surveys. If you’re fishing one of these lakes take advantage of the liberal limits. These are great spots to fish, for all you pickled fish eaters. The state law on inland lakes for northern pike is 1 over 30 inches of your limit of 3 pike total. Again check your regulation on the lake you plan to fish for special slot for northern pike.
Winter regulations are set after the DNR completes its annual fall netting assessment. The DNR’s 2020 assessment found that the walleye population has remained relatively stable over the past four years, having rebounded from population lows seen from 2012 to 2016.
Harvest from the winter of 2020-21 will be counted toward the state’s annual share of walleye from Mille Lacs under the 1837 treaty. State anglers share harvest with eight Ojibwe tribes that have fishing rights under the treaty.
The state’s allowable harvest for the coming year will be set in early 2021 through discussions between the state and the tribes. The DNR will set open water fishing regulations in March 2021 following discussions with the tribes and the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee and after the conclusion of winter fishing.
Conservative fishing regulations in response to population lows have contributed to the recovery, allowing the DNR to offer anglers a harvest opportunity in recent winters and in May 2019 during the open water fishing season.
Insights from fall assessments
While encouraged by the rebound in walleye abundance, the DNR is taking a cautious approach to managing Mille Lacs’ walleye fishery. Survival of walleye to age 3 and older has been inconsistent in recent years.
The 2013 year class – that is, fish born in 2013 -- continues to be the most abundant class of fish. These fish are mainly 17-21 inches long, with faster growing individuals exceeding 21 inches. Year classes from 2009 to 2012 were weak, and had low numbers grow to adults, while those produced since 2013 have had more fish survive to adulthood.
The 2014 year class is below average compared with those from the last 15 years. The 2015 and 2016 year classes appear close to average, and the 2017 year class is well above average. Since 2008, only the 2013 and 2017 year classes have been above average.
“We are encouraged to see additional year classes that will be contributing to the fishery,” Parsons said. “Having multiple year classes approaching maturity makes us comfortable with continuing to harvest some of the 2013 year class under this winter’s regulation.”
The assessment also looks at food abundance and walleye health. Perch and tullibee are the primary food source for Mille Lacs’ walleye. Perch and tullibee from 0 to 2 years old were caught in moderate numbers.
Walleye condition, often referred to as plumpness, remained lower than recent averages. The relatively thin condition of fish suggest that forage was limited during parts of this year.
That lack of food contributed to the high catch rates in Mille Lacs early this summer. But that rate dropped in August and September, suggesting that the availability of forage improved later in the summer as fish hatched in 2020 grew and became a part of walleye diets.
“A lower catch rate in the late summer can sometimes carry over into the winter if forage is abundant,” Parsons said. “But predators also can reduce available forage later in the winter, possibly leading to an improved bite.”
Information about Mille Lacs Lake, including complete fishing regulations, is available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.'
Upper Red
Closest Town: Waskish
Lake Size: 107,832 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off State Hwy. 72, and 3 on Tamarac River
Lake Notes: Walleye Fishing has Re-Opened on Upper Red. 2 fish limit, with a 17-26 inch slot. Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Located about 60 miles north of Bemidji within the Red Lake Indian Reservation.
Cass
Closest Town: Cass Lake
Lake Size: 15,596 Acres
Public Boat Access: 2 on East shore off Co. Rd. 39, 4 along South shore off U.S. Hwy. 2
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Muskie and Northern Pike. Crappie, Bluegill and Rock Bass also caught. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 121 ft. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes connecting to: Andrusia, Big Wolf, Pike Bay, Kitchi, Buck, Rice, Big, and Little Rice lakes. Also connects to Lake Winnibigoshish via the Mississippi River. Over 26 miles of shoreline.
Lake Bemidji
Closest Town: Bemidji
Lake Size: 6,420 Acres
Public Boat Access: 6 located around lake including: 2 on Northeast shore off Co. Rd. 19, 2 on West shore off State Hwy 197 & Co. Rd. 17, 1 on South end off State Hwy. 197
Lake Notes: Known as one of the Top fishing lakes in Minnesota. Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Muskie.
Kitchi
Closest Town: Pennington
Lake Size: 1,785 Acres
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Muskie also caught. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes. Maximum depth of 52 ft.
Lake Andrusia
Closest Town: Cass Lake
Lake Size: 1,510 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 12
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Muskie, Crappie, Largemouth & Rock Bass also caught. Part of the Cass Lake chain of lakes.
Blackduck Lake
Closest Town: Blackduck
Lake Size: 2,596 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 30 at the City Park
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. One of the most popular Ice fishing lakes in Minnesota.
Gull Lake
Closest Town: Tenstrike
Lake Size: 2,243 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest side of lake off Co. Rd. 23
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 23 ft.
Pimushe
Closest Town: Pennington
Lake Size: 1,268 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 39
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike and Crappie also caught. Located about 5 miles north of Pennington.
Turtle River
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Closest Town: Turtle River
Lake Size: 1,740 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off U.S. Hwy. 71 & Co. Rd. 22
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.
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Beltrami Lake
Closest Town: Bemidji
Lake Size: 543 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on South side of lake off U.S. Hwy. 71
Lake Notes: Good fishing lake specializing in Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike and Crappie also caught. Part of the Turtle River chain of lakes.
Big Moose
Closest Town: Pennington
Lake Size: 568 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast side of lake
Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Located about 6 miles north of Pennington within Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Maximum depth of 73 ft.
Big Turtle Lake
Closest Town: Bemidji
Lake Size: 1,436 Acres
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Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off Co. Rd. 15
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. Rock Bass and Bluegill also caught. Located about 8 miles north of Bemidji.
Clearwater
Closest Town: Leonard
Lake Size: 1,008 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest corner of lake off Co. Rd. 4
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass
also caught.
Grant
Closest Town: Wilton
Lake Size: 207 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located at Rognlien State Forest Park off Co. Rd. 14
Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Largemouth Bass and Crappie also caught. Deep
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lake with a maximum depth of 93 ft. Located about 5 miles west of Bemidji.
Lake Irving
Closest Town: Bemidji
Lake Size: 613 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off State Hwy. 197
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Crappie and Bluegill also caught.
Connects to Lake Bemidji via channel.
Closest Town: Puposky
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Lake Size: 450 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 26
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass.
Medicine
Closest Town: Tenstrike
Lake Size: 446 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on East end of lake off Co. Rd. 23
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 20 miles north of Bemidji.
Movil Lake
Closest Town: Bemidji
Lake Size: 923 Acres
Public Boat Access: Through channel from Big Turtle Lake
Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Crappie and Largemouth
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Bass also caught. Connects to Big Turtle and Beltrami Lakes. Located about 6 miles north of Bemidji. Maximum depth of 52 ft.