Minnesota Fishing News & Updates

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.

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Stillwater Motors Donation

MN-FISH RECEIVES DONATION FROM STILLWATER MOTORS Stillwater, Minn. (January 7, 2023) - MN-FISH president Ron Schara recently accepted ...
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Winter 2022 Newsletter

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Seasons Greetings Fishing Friends, At this moment, some of you are tucked comfortably in your ice ...
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President’s Message

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE How they biting? Fast enough I hope.  While I’m waiting for my bobber to go down, ...
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Bumper to Bumper at Boat Landings

BOATERS MAY FIND LINES AND LIMITED PARKING AT STATE BOAT ACCESS RAMPS Get to Boat Ramps Early Over ...
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Tim Walz is speaking to a group of people. The MN-FISH logo is in the background.

State of Minnesota Fishing Summit “Great Success”

More than 80 leading stakeholders attend historic MN-FISH event Rogers, Minn. (May 12, 2022) - MN-FISH president Ron ...
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MN-FISH Funds Access Improvements Chippewa National Forest

The Minnesota DNR, Chippewa National Forest and MN-FISH recently teamed up on the first of several access improvement ...
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Forum leaders say it’s time to reinvest in fishing in Minnesota

Tony Kennedy May 5, 2022 - 4:47pm First-ever fishing summit by anglers' group pushes for hatchery upgrades and ...
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MN-FISH Hosting Historic State of Minnesota Fishing Summit

Governor Walz & DNR Commissioner Expected to Attend Rogers, Minn. (April 29, 2022) - MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation and ...
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An artistic painting of a walleye going after a lure.

Help Yourself Catch a Walleye

Proceeds from the Minnesota Walleye Stamp support DNR stocking efforts Osseo, Minn. (April 4, 2022) - In the ...
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