LivewellMinnesota · Hennepin County · Lake
Bde Maka Ska
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Bde Maka Ska, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury, PFOS
Minnesota also has statewide guidance
Minnesota publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 50 recommendations covering 24 species — in addition to anything listed for Bde Maka Ska below.
Strictest statewide rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from Bde Maka Ska
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
| Children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant | For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to Bde Maka Ska. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 40" min | 1 | 06-01 – 12-01 | Same as open |
| Tiger Muskie | 40" min | 1 | 06-01 – 12-01 | Same as open |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
Getting on the water
- Marina marina 0.4 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.5 mi Directions
- Marina marina 0.5 mi Directions
- Marina marina 0.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.0 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.