MILLE LACS, Minn. — Winter anglers will be allowed to harvest one walleye from Mille Lacs Lake beginning Dec. 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Thursday.
This season will be the seventh in a row allowing anglers to keep one walleye — either 21-23 inches long or more than 28 inches — from the lake. The DNR says the decision to allow a small harvest came after its 2022 netting assessment found a relative abundance of walleye.
“Our assessment netting shows that the walleye population is abundant enough to sustain some harvest again this winter,” said Brad Parsons, fisheries section manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We know offering harvest opportunities when possible is important for anglers.”
The DNR also says its assessment showed the walleye population's condition had improved significantly in 2022, compared to recent years.
For more information about fishing regulations on Mille Lacs Lake, visit the DNR's website.
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