Fish consumption advisories

Minnesota

Minnesota doesn't publish per-water advisories — its guidance is statewide, and it's below.

Contaminants of concern: Mercury

Statewide advisory

These apply across Minnesota, including waters with no specific advisory of their own.

All Other Species General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
All Other Species Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Bass General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Bass Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Black Bullhead General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Black Bullhead Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Channel Catfish General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Channel Catfish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Cisco General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Cisco Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Inland Trout General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Inland Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Lake Trout General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Lake Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Lake Whitefish General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Lake Whitefish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Muskellunge General population Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Muskellunge Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Northern Pike General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Northern Pike Over 28" Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Northern Pike Under 28" Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Sunfish General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Sunfish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Walleye General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Walleye Over 20" Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Walleye Under 20" Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
White Crappie General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
White Crappie Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance
Yellow Perch General population Limit to four meals per week. Statewide MN guidance
Yellow Perch Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Statewide MN guidance

Minnesota statewide fishing limits

Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.

Species	Size	Daily limit	Open season	Keep season
Walleye	—	6	Year-round	Same as open
Sauger	—	6	Year-round	Same as open
Northern Pike	—	10	Year-round	Same as open
Muskellunge	54" min	1	06-01 – 12-01	Same as open
Largemouth Bass	—	6	Year-round	05-24 – 02-25
Smallmouth Bass	—	6	Year-round	05-24 – 02-25
Bluegill	—	20	Year-round	Same as open
Black Crappie	—	10	Year-round	Same as open
Yellow Perch	—	20	Year-round	Same as open
Channel Catfish	—	5	Year-round	Same as open
Lake Trout	—	2	Year-round	Same as open

Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR

Where this comes from

Advisories: Minnesota Department of Health — Fish Consumption Guidelines
Regulations: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
All sources: Every state's official source