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Wild Rice Lake Reservoir
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOS
Northeast Minnesota guidance (Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties) applies here
Wild Rice Lake Reservoir falls under Minnesota's regional guidance — 50 recommendations covering 24 species, stricter than the statewide rules for several — in addition to anything listed for Wild Rice Lake Reservoir below.
Strictest regional rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
See all Northeast Minnesota guidance (Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties) →
What's safe to eat from Wild Rice Lake Reservoir
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated 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 PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to Wild Rice Lake Reservoir. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Crappie | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Sunfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Pumpkinseed | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Green Sunfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.6 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 4.4 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.