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This bill amends Minnesota fishing regulations by modifying the number of fishing lines permitted in certain rivers. Specifically, the bill allows anglers to use up to three lines when fishing in the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River, which is an expansion from the previous two-line limit. Currently, Minnesota fishing regulations generally restrict anglers to using only one line, with some exceptions such as ice fishing (where two lines are allowed) and specific designated areas like parts of Lake Superior and the Minnesota River. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes section 97C.315, subdivision 1, to explicitly include the new three-line provision for these two rivers. This change provides more flexibility for recreational anglers fishing in these waterways and may potentially improve fishing opportunities by allowing the use of multiple lines simultaneously.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2661&ssn=0&y=2025