Cumulative Legislative Impacts
2025
2024
2023
Legislative Wins:
- Fish Hatchery Upgrades
$6 million Waterville Fish Hatchery - Rearing Ponds
$600,000 Crystal Springs - Rearing Pond Repair - Public Water Access
$1.8 Million Public Water Access - Ottertail Lake - Continuous Bass Season -
MN-FISH collaborated with MN DNR to secure passage - Leech Lake Muskie Survivability study -
Funded and developed with Bemidji State U, MN DNR and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe a three-research study to help inform MN DNR and anglers.
Legislative Wins:
- $12 million Invasive Carp Barrier
Protecting the Upper Mississippi River and connected lakes and streams from invasive carp.
Legislative Wins:
- Fish Hatchery Modernization
$55 million - Public Water Access
$38.1 million - Reconstruction and Repairs - Shore Fishing/Piers
$5 million - Fishing infrastructure Total
$98.1 million - Invasive Carp Management
$1.72 million
MN-FISH News Articles
Fishing in Minnesota is always changing—new laws, conservation work, events, and news happen all the time. Keep up with the latest updates from the MN-FISH Foundation and Coalition, the DNR, and others who care about fishing.
Presidential Message & Invite to the 2026 Angler’s Summit
At this time of year, an anglers mind begins to think about open water, open seasons and do ...
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Governor’s 2026 DNR Bonding Request
DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen testifies on the Governor's 2026 DNR bonding request
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MN-FISH – Letter to Governor Tim Walz
March 6, 2026 Governor Tim Walz 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ...
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MN-FISH – Position Statement Proposed Walleye Limit Reduction
Minnesota's sport fishing organization-MN-FISH--- will not support or oppose a statewide change in the state's walleye harvest limit ...
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New Year Goals
New Year-Same Goals A New Year and new bites. Some have already scratched their fishing itch; others ...
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Welcome to 2026!
Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be another great year for Minnesota fishing. And, yes, MN-FISH ...
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Merry Christmas From MN-Fish!
MERRY FISHMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MN-FISH. During this season of hope and gratitude, let's reflect on this ...
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December 3, 2025: Ice Auction is Live!
MN-FISH World's Greatest Ice Auction Now Live! More than 70 Packages Available With the ice fishing season already ...
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November 20, 2025: MN-FISH Legislative Updates
MN-FISH Joins Two Critical Legislative Investment Tours St. Paul Hatchery and State PWAs Need Upgrades The powerful Minnesota ...
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