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.
April 10, 2025: Note From Muskie Enthusiasts
Note from muskie enthusiasts Dan Craven and Bob Landerville: Many of you may have seen us (or the ...
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April 7, 2025: Save Minnesota’s Muskies
Help Save Minnesota's Muskies: A Legacy Worth Preserving Historically, muskies were known as the fish of 10,000 casts, ...
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March 25, 2025: MN-FISH Angler’s Summit
Hey fellow anglers- One last reminder-kinda like your bobber is going down-to sign up and attend the MN-FISH ...
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March 6, 2025: Help Manage Our Lakes
Dear Avid Angler, You are invited to join your fellow anglers, angling organizations and the businesses that support us ...
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February 28, 2025: MN-FISH Members
Dear MN-FISH Member, With the support of generous friends like you, MN-FISH is diligently shaping the future of ...
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February 18, 2025: Thank You Chore Warrior!
And all who helped MN-FISH meet Chore Warrior's generous $25,000 challenge match! Thinking about your spring chores? Visit ...
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December 5th, 2024: St. Paul Hatchery 129-year-old Facility Needs Replacement
MN-FISH Continues Legislator Tours of St. Paul Hatchery 129-year-old Facility Needs Replacement ST. PAUL, MN-Yesterday, MN-FISH hosted its ...
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November 25, 2024: Word from MN-FISH Executive Director
Word from MN-FISH Executive Director-- With the election in the rear-view mirror, MN-FISH is preparing for the upcoming ...
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November 7, 2024: DNR to Stock 7.5 Million Walleye Fre in Leech Lake
Urged By MN-FISH After Historic Low Angler Harvest Last Winter The Minnesota DNR announced recently it recommends stocking ...
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