DNR seeks input on special fishing regulation proposals
Minnesotans can weigh in on proposed special fishing regulations that, if adopted, would become effective in 2024.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering experimental and special fishing regulations for sunfish in Winnibigoshish Lake and connected waters in Beltrami, Cass, Itasca counties; northern pike in the Gull Lake chain in Cass and Crow Wing counties; walleye in Big Sand Lake in Hubbard County; sunfish in First, Second, Third and Fourth Crow Wing lakes in Hubbard County; northern pike in Balsam, Haskell and Scrapper lakes in Itasca County; northern pike in Pearl Lake in Stearns County; and crappie and sunfish in Clearwater and Maple lakes in Wright County.Anyone can provide input about these proposals via an online survey (mndnr.gov/fishregs) that is available through Friday, Oct.