Bill > HF2824

This bill amends Minnesota's fishing regulations by establishing a continuous open season for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Currently, these bass species have a limited fishing season that runs from the Saturday two weeks prior to Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in February. The proposed change would move largemouth and smallmouth bass into the category of species that can be fished year-round, joining other fish like sunfish, crappie, perch, and various other native and non-native fish species. By creating a continuous season, the bill removes previous time restrictions on catching these bass, which could provide more flexibility for anglers and potentially impact fishing practices in Minnesota. The modification is specifically made to Minnesota Statutes section 97C.395, which governs open seasons for angling in the state. This change would apply statewide and give fishers the opportunity to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass at any time of the year.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2824&ssn=0&y=2025