Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6266, pt. 6266.0300
The provisions of this part apply to all parts of the following named Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters:
The following applies to the species, seasons, and limits for taking fish on Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters:
| Species | Open Season | Daily and Possession Limits | |
| A. | Walleye and sauger | Continuous. | 3 in aggregate. |
| B. | Northern pike | Continuous. | 3 |
| C. | Small and large mouth bass | Continuous. | 3 in aggregate. |
| D. | Crappie | Continuous. | 30 |
| E. | Sunfish and bluegill | Continuous. | 30 |
| F. | Rock bass | Continuous. | 20 |
| G. | Bullhead | Continuous. | 100 |
| H. | Perch | Continuous. | 50 |
| I. | Catfish | Continuous. | 5, with only 1 over 24 inches in length. |
| J. | Sturgeon | June 16 through April 14 for catch and release only. Closed April 15 to June 15. When the closing date of a season falls on a Saturday, the season does not extend through the following Sunday. | -0- |
| K. | Carp, buffalo, sheepshead, sucker, redhorse, bowfin, burbot, and white (striped) bass | Continuous. | No limit. |
| L. | Muskellunge | Continuous. | 1; 50-inch minimum size limit. |
| M. | Longnose and shortnose gar | Continuous. | 10 in aggregate. |
The taking of fish by spearing is prohibited on Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters, except that carp, buffalo, sheepshead, suckers, redhorse, bowfin, and gar may be taken by spearing from May 1 through December 31 between sunrise and sunset each day. The possession limit for longnose and shortnose gar is ten in aggregate. For all other species listed in this subpart, there is no possession limit. A person may not have in possession on or near the water or ice of Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters a spear at any time, except during the open season for spearing. Possession includes personal possession and possession in a vehicle.
A person may not permit a shelter house to remain on the ice of Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters after March 5. Portable shelters may be used after March 5 by persons actively engaged in angling, but must be removed daily when not in use.
The taking of fish by means of a set or unattended line is prohibited on Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters.
A person may not angle with more than two lines or more than two hooks on each line on Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters.
This part does not apply to the taking of minnows. The taking of minnows is governed by the laws and rules of the state in which the minnows are taken.
Taking fish by spearing from or within a dark house is allowed on Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters according to items A to F.
Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6266, pt. 6266.0300
Statutory Authority: MS s 97A.045; 97C.045; 97C.401