Minnesota Waters with Musklunge Present

[merkman]

The following is a partial list of Minnesota Waters with Musklunge present.

If you darkhouse spear these waters be very careful to "know before you throw".

It is very important to know before you throw.

If you find your self in the situation of spearing a muskie you are instructed by the MnDNR to call a CO and report yourself.

You may face fines, jail time, and/or a criminal record.

If you do not want to take that risk, or do not feel confident in your skills to identify musklunge, please stay off these lakes and/or connected waters.

Pay particular attention to the connecting waters.

For example: There are Musklunge in the Missississippi River from Grand Rapids to the Coon Rapids Dam, any water that may connect to the Mississippi River at any time of the year has the potential to contain Musklunge.

Please remember the purpose of this post is informational only.

Please do not use this thread to discuss the pros or cons of darkhouse spearing and if it should be allowed or not.

This is an informational post to inform the darkhouse spearing public and newcomers to our sport about the current regulations.

I have been working with the MnDNR staff to make this list as clean and accurate as possible, however if there is incorrect information here please let me know and I will update it.

This list is not an end all be all, it is only a guide. In all cases check the regulations, statutes and or MnDNR personel for the latest information.

Thanks

[Shawn Kellett]

Just for the record on this one for those that may be from out of state or just don't know the rules. The "26"-36" protected slot" references the pike reg's not the harvest slot for muskies. It's illegal to spear muskies in MN.

Great job spreading the info Merk!

[merkman]

Just for the record on this one for those that may be from out of state or just don't know the rules. The "26"-36" protected slot" references the pike reg's not the harvest slot for muskies. It's illegal to spear muskies in MN.

True.... True

[dcmusky]

Nice timely info, thanks!

[bassNspear]

great stuff!

[AWH]

Thanks for posting this Merkman. Good info to be aware of for everyone.

Aaron

[Jameson]

Stone Lake and Virginia Lake should be added to the list. Both near Victoria, MN.

[holyminnowbucket]

Honestly, I feel like I need to retain legal counsel everytime I want to go fishing now. Not like when we were kids.

[bassNspear]

Welcome to FM and Hot Spot Outdoors holy!

Glad your part of our family!