Minn. DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.

Each year, the Minnesota DNR reviews existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. All new special regulations are reviewed on a regular basis to evaluate effectiveness.

The DNR is proposing either new regulations or changes to existing experimental and special fishing regulations for the 2027 fishing season that address sunfish regulations in the following Otter Tail County lakes:

Notifications of the proposed changes to fishing regulations have been posted at the accesses on each lake included in the proposal.

The Minnesota DNR is taking input on these proposed changes via an online questionnaire (mndnr.gov/fishing/special-fishing-regulations-input.html) through Wednesday, Sept. 30.

If people prefer, they may comment directly to the appropriate area office by email, U.S. mail, or phone about individual regulation proposals. Contact information for each area office is available on the area fisheries office webpage at mndnr.gov/areas/fisheries.

Public meetings will be held in September to discuss the proposals and accept comments. Details on the meetings will be posted on the Minnesota DNR website at mndnr.gov/fishregs by Aug. 15.

Contact: John Dunn, fisheries rules and regulations coordinator, 651-259-5235.