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1 This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. (Funding for document digitization was provided, in part, by a grant from the Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Program.)

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10 SYNOPSIS For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident of age or resident under 16 years not accompanied or legal guardian who has a license, to a license. To fish in any waters, except tween the State of Minnesota and the South Dakota, and North more than one artificial flies may and small mouthed bl~ck 1 or rock bass, and except tnat a cial bait or trolling spoon may contain more hook. state. or or beds posted spawning

11 SEASON Cook County: County: St. Louis County: A resident season to any 30 Catfish. Continuous Grayling Sp lake No limit No limit. No open season, except by special regulation. No open season, except by special regulation. of a dark house, fish house Fishing in trout season hibited :'\t :111 times. fish house, but

12 Licenses obtainable any county auditor or his agents. Resident Licenses: Individual Angling $2.25 Combination Angling (husband and 2.75 Dark House Spearing (additional to angling license) 1.00 Fish House or Dark House (each used must be licensed) 1.00 Netting (additional to angling license) per 100-ft. net (2 nets permitted) 1.00 Non-Resident Licenses: Individual Angling 5.25 Combination Angling (husband and wife) 8.25 Fish Shipping Coupon (one only) 1.00 NOTE: Non-residents may angle from licensed fish houses. Non-residents the age of 16 may fish by angling without procuring a license their parents or guardians have obtained a non-resident fishing license. Fish taken shall be included in the daily and possession limits the parents or the legal guardians. No persons 16 years dark house unless they angling license. age a older shall spear fish from a therefor in addition to an A license to take shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Assistance or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. Non-resident fulltime students at a public or private educational institution who reside in Minnesota during the full term of the school year may purchase resident fishing licenses upon proof of their status as students.

13 That there are about 3,000,000 acres of fishing waters in Minnesota. That there are over 500 trout streams in Minnesota. That the Section of Fisheries has of out a statewide accordance with and available funds. is to from number accesses to fishermen $100,000,- annually in for fishing. That no two lakes are alike. Lakes differ in size, shape, water chemistry, and and successful fish must these differences into That on the from an acre is about 30 percent of the able-size are present. That Minnesota fishermen enjoy, on the average, 11 fishing trips a year. That there are claimed small lakes that have been re- use of chemicals and are being managed brook, brown, or rainbow trout. That lings are walleyed pike finger- year. That in some severe winters pounds of northern they are are rescued to winterkill. where That 1,250,000 trout are stocked That an average of rough fish are ~A-~r"rn.r1 That pounds of of fish are

14 28-Mar l 25 water... June 9-Mar. 1 Saugers aggre-. April 28-Mar. p 28-Mar. Catfish... April 28-Mar. All waters above Taylors Falls Dam All waters below Taylors Falls Dam (Spoonbill Catopen season Perch... Continuous No limits and Bluegills Bullheads Rough Fish and by. Continuous... Continuous... Continuous 25 of each species No limits No limits fishing states

15 UNLAWFUL WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTAone hook attached to each or attached to each, except that each line. or immediate banks of the for spearing. (NOTE: or archery in the daytime both dates inclusive.) No Limits

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19 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fish The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is proby law. Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or nonresident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters, except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota, by angling with more than one line and one hook, except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit any refuse, poisonous substances, or chemicals injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game commercial license or fish taken under.,,t,,.,.,,.,.." license. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, and paddlefish (spoonbill catfrom inland waters, excepting the tributaries of St. Croix River, to which the regulations for the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as archery, spearing or netting of certain species is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poilime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other,-l,,.i... +,.,... i;,,.,,,,, substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes or cables, except as expressly authorized. To have in possessi.on fish nets (except minnow not more than 25 feet in length and 4 feet in landing nets, dip nets, or nets held in stock for dealers), unless there is attached a metal tag bearing the name and address of the owner when net is not in use or name and address of operator when in use. Minimum size of tags, two and one-half inches by five-eighths inch to be provided by owner or operator of nets.

20 FISHING SEASONS AND ~~4 &~A-"' INLAND WATERS Limits Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Possession Great Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 13-Feb Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate)... May 13-Feb Muskellunge... May 13-Feb Little Shoepack Lake, St. Louis County, S. 2,3, T. 69 N., R. 20 W. (minimum size limit-26 inches) All other waters.. (minimum size limit-30 inches) Large & Small Mouthed Black Bass (either north of U.S. Highway 53 from Duluth or both in aggregate) All waters east and 6 6 to International Falls... May 27-Feb. 15 All other waters... June 10-Feb. 15 Trout (except Lake Trout)... April 29-Sept. 15 Lake Trout... Jan. 1-Sept. 25 Trout (Lake Trout- Lake Superior only). Nov. 5-0ct. 10 Crappies... Continuous Sunfish or Bluegill.. Continuous Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate)... Continuous Catfish... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eel pout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, Goldeyes, Buffalofish... Continuous No limit No limit Grayling... No open season, except by special regulation. Splake...,.. No open season, except by special regulation. Game fish, except muskellunge, taken from inland waters may be retained and counted regardless of size. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. Fishing in designated trout waters is permitted during the trout season only, and the taking of minnows therein is prohibited at all times. SHIPMENT FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of undressed fish (with heads, tails, fins, and skins intact, except that rough fish may have the heads removed-the removal of entrails, scales, and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit or one fish of any size, or not more than 15 pounds of filleted or dressed fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each nonresident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that rough fish may have the heads removed and except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressly aut!iorized. Fpleted or dressed fish may be transported only if the contamer bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment an_d his packer's license number, and the number and species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season to any point within the state, consigned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR HOUSE Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. It Is Unlawful: To have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner and the house license number plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height and the house license securely fastened on the interior. To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use. To have a spear within the interior of a dark house, fish house or shelter when angling therein. To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. The contents of any such structure left on the ice shall be seized by the game warden and held for a period of 60 days, after which articles which have not been claimed by the owner may be retained for the use of the division or sold at the highest price obtainable in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. Note: Non-residents may angle from licensed fishhouse, but may not spear fish from darkhouse. as authorized under special permit, rough fish except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may spearing, archery, harpooning or dip netting to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunset. in all inland waters, except where taking specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, or order, and may be bought and sold. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, archery, harpooning, or dip netting, from May 1 to June 10, and December 1 to February 15, inclusive, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order, and may not be bought or sold. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. artificial lights shall be used in taking rough fish or by spearing, archery, harpooning, or dip netting and no rough fish or turtles shall be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. The Director may, by posting streams or portions of streams, prohibit harpooning, archery, and spearing, but permit dip netting. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. Dip net hoop shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter and net shall be held in hand. The above types of fishing are limited to residents only. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. No rough fish taken from any shall be returned thereto and no rough fish shall on the banks o! any lake or stream. MINNOWS 12 dozen minnows ditaken in any water. minnows in any equipment, or which mainat all times designated trout Do not take any more minnows than will be used. The walleyed pike and sauger (sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar. The walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. The of the sauger is usually single black blotch at its and more slender than""'"'"'"'" sides. Usually pounds, while been taken. Those Superior of brook, 30, inclusive. Cook County: Lake County: St. Louis Sucker, and Talmadge or furloug h licenses. Non-residents in the United States, or in any tary or naval service now or n ~ 0., 1>,,,. ()r!?':oini''7.p<1 been officially transferred to may obtain and use resident No persons 16 a dark house an angling license. A license to take fish nesota receiving Old Age,A:osist::mc:e out tiharge. These licenses may vul<u.11eu auditor of the county in which Non-resident fulltime students cational institution who reside in Mirnrie:so1:a term of the school licenses upon proof as ;::IL'uueuu:i. NOTE: Frogs. Season closed from April 1 to May inclusive. No person shall take more than 15 game in any one day, or have in possession more fish of all kinds at any time. "Game fish," for includes all fish except sunfish or bluegills, cnot1-11.ne;:;, bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish rninn1ovv->1. UNDRESSED FISH "Undressed fish" means fish with heads, skins intact, whether entrails, gills, or scales or not.

21 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.... Mississippi River, Lake Pepin, and that portion of St. Croix River, from its junction with Mississippi River to interstate bridge in Stillwater... May 13-Mar. 1 St. Louis River and that portion of St. Croix River north of interstate bridge in Stillwater... June 10-Mar. 1 Walleyed Pike and Saugers (either or both in aggregate)... April 29, Mar. 1 Great Northern Pike (Pickerel)... April 29-Mar 1 Catfish... April 29-Mar. 1 All waters above Taylors Falls Dam All waters below Taylors Falls Dam Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish)... No open season Hackle back (Sand or Shovelnosed) Sturgeon. All waters below Taylors Falls Dam... April 29-0ct. 31 (min. size-25 inches) Rock Sturgeon. All waters below Taylors Falls Dam... April 29-0ct. 31 (min. size-30 inches) Rock and Hackle back (Sand or Shovelnosed) Sturgeon. All waters above Taylors Falls Dam... April 29-0ct. 31 (min. size-30 inches) White Bass and Yellow Bass (Striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass), Rock Bass, Sunfish and Blue- gills, and Perch... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Rough Fish and Eels... Continuous Species not specified shall be covered tions of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in hook-and-line fishing of each species No limits No limits by inland regula- Residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota, may fish in any of the waters described above. Residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin angling from fish shall comply with the law of their respective states to licensing and identification of fish houses. Resiother states shall comply with the law relating of the state in which they hold non-resident licenses. 1 1 IT IS ON BOUNDARY BETWEEN WISCONSIN MINNESOTA- To use more -than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To have in possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed season for spearing. (NOTE: Rough fish may be taken by spearing or archery in the daytime only, except from March 2 to April 30, both dates inclusive.) To have a building, vehicle, tent, fish house, or similar enclosure on the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. LAKE LAKE LAKE Kind of Fish SOUTH DAKOTA-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS BIG STONE LAKE.IU'.o.:u.'L,_ll,,.,~,, BOIS DE RIVER FROM THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA Open Season Walleyed Pike and Saugers... April 29-Feb. 28 Great Northern Pike or Pickerel... April 29-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... April 29-Feb. 28 Crappies... Continuous Sunfish and Bluegills... Continuous Rock Bass... Continuous White Bass (striped)... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Perch... Continuous Catfish... Continuous Sturgeon... Continuous Carp, Buffalofish, Sheepshead, Suckers, Redhorse, Dogfish, Eelpout, and Garfish... Continuous No Limits Carp, buffalofish, redhorse, eelpout, sheepshead, suckers, dogfish, and garfish may be taken by spearing or archery between sunrise and sunset. The spearing of game fish i~ prohibited. The taking of fish by spearing from C!r within.a d.ark house is prohibited. It is unlawful to have m possession m a shelter house on the ice any spear, spring gaff, bow and arrow, or dip net at any time. It is unlawful to permit any shelter house to remain on ice after March 5. The taking of fish by means of a set line is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the Walleyed Pike... Northern Pike or Pickerel.... Sunfish.... White Bass.... Catfish.... Large and Small~~ ~ Black Bass.... Crappies.... Perch.... Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Eelpout (Burl)Qt), Dogfish, Garfish, Quillback.. No closed season No Limit No Limit of taking fish is and bow and arrow and quillback persunrise and sunset. more than two lines, or each pole, or use more and Minnesota holding resident fishing respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters. Residents of Minnesota and Iowa angling from fish houses shall comply with the law of their respective states. relating to licensing and identification of fish houses. Residents ot others states shall comply with the law relating thereto of the state in which they hold non-resident licenses. Following: WATERS North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite Riv<;r. Gunflint Lake Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Lake of the Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Counties, Lake Basswood Lake (except Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp La1!=e, Cypress Lake Knife Lake (except South Arm of Kmfe Lake), Little 'Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. St. Crooked Lake. Open Season Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike)... May 13-April 14 (Saugers with not intact are Counties: and skins... July 1-May Jan. 1-Sept. 25 Lake... April 29-Sept. 15 Pike... May 13-April June 20-0ct. 1 Small Mouthed Bass... May 27-Dec. 15 species.. No closed season Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Point Lake, Little Ver- Daily & Possession 14, in aggregate, of which not more than 6, in aggregate, may be walleyed pike and 'dressed saugers minimum size limit-30 inches 6 Same as inland limits. Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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23 s STATE OF MINNESOTA ORVILLE I.. FREEMAN, Govemor Issued by GEORGE A. SELKE, Commissioner Department of Conservation Division of Game and fish Under the Direction of Mil.ES LORD Attorney General

24 1960 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or nonresident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters, except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota, by angling with more than one line, except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit any refuse, poisonous substances, or chemicals injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license or private hatchery license. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations for the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as archery, spearing o:r netting of certain species is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes or cables, except as expressly authorized. To have in possession fish nets (except minnow nets, not more than 25 feet in length and 4 feet in depth, landing nets, dip nets, or nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless there is attached a metal tag bearing the name and address of the owner when net is not in use or name and address of operator when in use. Minimum size of tags, two and one-half inches by five-eighths inch to be provided by owner or operator of nets FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Northern Pike or Pickerel... Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (All waters east and north of U. S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls)..... (All other waters).... Trout (except Lake Trout).... Lake Trout.... Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, White Open Season May 14-Feb. 15, incl. May 14-Feb. 15, incl. May 28-Feb. 15 incl. June 4-Feb. 15, incl. April 30-Sept. 15, incl. Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Bass, Catfish Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse,} Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tul- C t" on muous libees, Buffalofish.... Grayling Subject to special regulations. Game fish taken from inland waters may be retained and counted regardless of size. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.rn., or on any other day of the season between l<o p.m. and one hour before sunrise. Fishing in designated trout waters is permitted during the trout season only, and the taking of minnows therein is prohibited at all times. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Possession Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge l Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except Lake Trout) Lake Trout Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, TuUibees, No No. Goldeyes, Bufi'alofish... Limit Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish, for this purpose, includes all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. UNDRESSED FISH DEFINED "Undressed fish" means fish with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, whether entrails, gills, or scales are removed or not. ( E SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of undressed fish (with heads, tails, fins, and skins intact, except that rough fish may have the heads removed-the removal of entrails, scales, and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit or one fish of any size, or not more than 15. pounds of filleted or dressed fish, prepared/ and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that rough fish may have the heads removed and except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition ; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressly authorized. Filleted or dressed fish may be transported only if the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his packer's license number, and the number and species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season to any point within the state, consigned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR DARK HOUSE Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may. be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. It Is Unlawful: To have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner and the house license number plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height and the house license securely fastened on the interior. To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outs'ide at all times when in use. To have a spear within the interior of a dark house, fish house or shelter when angling therein. To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. The contents of any such structure left on the ice shall be seized by the game warden and held for a period of 60 days after which articles which have not been claimed by the owner may be retained for the use of the division or sold at the highest price obtainable in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. TH I SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, ana bullheads, may be taken by spearing, archery, harpooning or dip netting from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheadi; may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order, and may not be bought or sold. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in taking rough fish o:r turtles by spearing, archery, or dip netting and no rough fish or turtles shall be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. Dip net hoop shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter and net shall be held in hand. The above types of fishing are limited to residents only. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, red~ horse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall transport more than 12 dozen minnows directly from the waters from which they were taken in any container containing less than 60 gallons of water. No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in 'any container unless it is equipped with aerating equipment, or is provided with a continuous flow of water, which maintains sufficient dissolved oxygen in the water at all times to keep the minnows in good condition. No person shall take minnows from designated trout waters. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the

25 s 1960 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Northern Pike or Pickerel Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (All waters east and north of U. S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls). '..... (All other waters).... Trout (except Lake Trout).... Lake Trout.... Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, White Open Season May 14-Feb. 15, incl. May 14-Feb. 15, incl. May 28-Feb. 15 incl. June 4-Feb. 15, incl. April 30-Sept. 15, incl. Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Bass, Catfish Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse,} Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tul- C t" on muous libees, Buffalofish.... Grayling Subject to special regulations. Game fish taken from inland waters may be retained and counted regardless of size. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. Fishing in designated trout waters is permitted during the trout season only, and the taking of minnows therein is prohibited at all times. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Kind of Fish Limit Possession Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate).... Northern Pike or Pickerel... Muskellunge... Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate)... 6 Trout (except Lake Trout) Lake Trout Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eel pout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, No Goldeyes, Bulfalofish... Limit No. Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish, for this purpose, includes all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. UNDRESSED FISH DEFINED "Undressed fish" means fish with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, whether entrails, gills, or scales are removed or not. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of undressed fish (with heads, tails, fins, and skins intact, except that rough fish may have the heads removed-the removal of entrails, scales, and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit or one fish of any size, or not more than 15 pounds of filleted or dressed fish, prepared/ and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that rough fish may have the heads removed and except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition ; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressly authorized. Filleted or dressed fish may be transported only if the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his packer's license number, and the number and species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open sea. son to any point within the state, consigned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR DARK HOUSE Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may. be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. It Is Unlawful: To have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner and the house license number plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height and the house license securely fastened on the interior. To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it c.an be opened from the outs'ide at all times when in use. To have a spear within the interior of a dark house, fish house or shelter when angling therein. To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. The contents of any such structure left on the ice shall be seized by the game warden and held for a period of 60 days after which articles which have not been claimed by the owner may be retained for the use of the division or sold at the highest price obtainable in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. TH R SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, anc!. bullheads, may be taken by spearing, archery, harpooning or dip netting from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by Jaw, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting, from May 1 to May 31, Inclusive, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order, and may not be bought or sold. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in taking rough fish or turtles by spearing, archery, or dip netting and no rough fish or turtles shall be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. Dip net hoop shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter and net shall be held in hand. The above types of fishing are limited to residents only. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, red~ horse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, go.jdeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall transport more than 12 dozen minnows directly from the waters from which they were taken in any container containing less than 60 gallons of water. No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in 'any container unless it is equipped with aerating equipment, or is provided with a continuous flow of water, which maintains sufficient dissolved oxygen in the water at all times to keep the minnows in good condition. No person shall take minnows from designated trout waters. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller.and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. SPECIAL TROUT SEASON Those portions of the following streams from Lake Superior to the nearest natural barrier are open to taking of brook, brown, and rainbow trout April 1 to November 30, inclusive. Cook County: Cascade, Cross, Devil's Track, Durfee, Temperance, Brule (Arrowhead), Two Island, and Poplar Rivers and Kadunce, Spruce, and Rosebush Creeks. Lake County: Silver Creek and Baptism', Beaver, Gooseberry, Split Rock, Caribou, Stewart, and Knife Rivers, except that that portion of Knife River posted with "no fishing" notices is open only from June 1 to August 31. St. Louis County: French, Lester, Sucker, and Talmadge Rivers. LICENSE FEE:S Licenses obtainable from any county auditor or his :agents. Resident Licenses : Individual Angling... $1.50 Combination Angling (husband and wife) Dark house Spearing (additional to angling license) Fish house or Dark house (each used must be licensed) Whitefish Netting (additional to angling license) per 100-ft. net (2 nets permitted)... l.oo. Non-Resident Licenses: Individual Angling Fish Shipping coupon (one only) Note: Non-residents may angle from licensed fish houses. All residents in the military or naval forces of the United States, or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having leave or furlough papers on their persons, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-residents in the military or naval forces of the United States, or in any reserve or componenrt of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain and use resident fishing licenses. No person 16 years of age or older shall spear fish from a dark house unless he has a license therefor in addition to an angling license. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county :auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. Non-resident fulltime students at a public or private educational institution who reside in Minnesota during the full term of the school year may purchase resident fishing licenses upon proof of their status as students. NOTE : Frogs. Season closed from April 1 to May 15, inclusive.

26 WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS Kind of Fish MISSISSIPPI RIVER, LAKE PEPIN, LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIV}lR, INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Open Season Daily and Possession Limit Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass No size limit (Mississippi River, Lake Pepin, & that portion of St. Croix River from its junction with Mississippi River to interstate bridge in Stillwater).May 14-Mar. 1 (St. Louis River & that portion of St. Croix River north of interstate bridge in Stillwater).. June 4-Mar. 1 White Bass, Yell ow Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass), Rock 25 Continuous of each species No size limit Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, and Perch Wall eyed Pike and Saugers... April 30-Mar. Great Northern Pike (Pickerel)... April 30-Mar. Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) No open season Catfish..... April 30-Mar. 1 Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) April 3,o~Oct. 31 Rock Sturgeon April 30-0ct. 31 Bullheads Rough Fish and Eels Continuous Continuous 6 of either or both in the aggregate No limit No limit No size limit No size limit No size limit 25 inches 30 inches No size limit No size limit Species not specified shall be covered by inland regulations of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in hook-and-line fishing. Residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota, may fish in any of the waters described above. Residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin angling from fish houses shall comply with the law of their respective states relating to licensing and identification of fish houses. Residents of other states shall comply with the law relating thereto of the state in which they hold non-resident licenses. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BETWEEN WISCONSIN To use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two p"oles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To have in possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed season for spearing. (NOTE : Rough fish may be taken by spearing or archery in the daytime only, except from March 2 to April 30, both dates inclusive.) To have a building, vehicle, tent, fish house, or similar enclosure on the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. SOUTH DAKOTA-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS LAKE TRAVERSE, MUD LAKE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER FROM LAKE TRA V ERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kin;d of Fish Open Season Walleyed Pike and Saugers... April 30-Feb. 28 Great Northern Pike or Pickerel... April 30-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... April 30-Feb. 28 Crappies... Continuous Sunfish and Bluegills... Continuous Rock Bass. Continuous White Bass (striped)... Continuous Bullheads. Continuous Perch Continuous Catfish. Continuous Sturgeon.. Continuous Carp, Buffalofish, Sheepshead, Suckers, Redhorse, Dogfish, Eelpout, and Garfish.. Continuous Possession Limit No Limits Carp, buffalofish, redhorse, eelpout, sheepshead, suckers, dogfish, and garfish may be taken by spearing or archery between sunrise and sunset. The spearing of game fish is prohibited. The taking of fish by spearing from or within a dark house is prohibited. It is unlawful to have in possession in a shelter house on the ice any spear, spring gaff, bow and arrow, or dip net at any time. It is unlawful to permit any shelter house to remain on ice after March 5. The taking of fish by :means of a set line is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters ; provided that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. Residents of Minnesota and South Dakota angling from fish houses shall comply with the law of their respective states relating to licensing and identification of fish houses. Residents of other states shall comply with the law relating thereto of the state in which they hold non-resident licenses. Bois de Sioux River and the Red River of the North Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only one hook may be used on each line in angling. Same license reciprocity on Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnesota-North Dakota boundary waters. The law for licensing and identification of fish houses shall apply to Minnesota N orth Dakota boundary waters as it does to Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATE:RS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA LAKE, OKA MANPEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, AND SW AG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall eyed Pike.. May 14-Feb Northern Pike or Pickerel Sunfish White Bass Catfish.... Large and Small. May 14-Feb. 15. No closed season. No closed season... May 14-Feb Mouthed Black Bass.. May 28-Nov. 30 Crappies No closed season Perch... No closed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Burbot (Eelpout), Dogfish, Garfish, Quillback No closed season No Limit No Limit The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Use of spear and bow and arrow for carp, huffalofish, dogfish, garfish, and quillback permitted from May 1 to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It is unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or use more than one bait to each line. Residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters. Residents of Minnesota and Iowa angling from fish houses shall comply with the law of their respective states relating to licensing and identification of fish houses. Residents (l(f other states shall comply with the law relating thereto of the state in which they hold non-resident licenses. MINNESOTA-CANADA BOUNDARY WATERS Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties : Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Ca:p Lake, Cyp.ress La~e. Knife Lake (except South Arm of Kmfe Lake), Little Kmfe Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties : Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods and Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Loon River, Namakan Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermilion Lake. Kind of Fish Open Season Wall eyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike).. May 14-April 14, incl. (Saugers with heads, fins, and skins not intact are dressed.) Sturgeon... July 1-May 31, incl. Lake Trout... Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout). April 30-Sept. 15, incl. Great Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 14-April 14, incl. Muskellunge... June 20-0ct. 1, incl. Large & Small Mouthed Black Bass... May 28-Dec. 15, incl. All other species... No closed season Daily & Possession 14, in aggregate, of which not more than 6, in aggregate, may be walleyed pike & dressed saugers. 10 Same as inland limits. Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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28 MINNESOTA 1959 Synopsis of Fishing laws STATE OF MINNESOTA ORVILLE L. FREEMAN, Governor Issued by GEORGE A. SELKE, Commissioner Department of Conservation Division of Game and Fish Under the Direction of MILES LORD Attorney General

29 1959 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or nonresident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or 1 ~egal guardian who has a license, to fish without a _1cense. To fish in any waters, except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota, by angling with more than one line, l:j!b~h,~ine;wttb. more~ t':han ~.....,~~:fis.h 8!r b.ln.e.gills~.,crappies,.r.ock bass and white ass, l~ough. fish, and whitefish may ~e~a.lt.~4~.i"-~~. and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit any refuse, poisonous substances, or chemicals injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River; to which the regulations for the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain species is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and.cables, except as expressly authorized. To have in possession fish nets (except minnow nets, landing nets, dip nets, or nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless there is attached a metal tag bearing the name and address of the owner when net is not in use or name and address of operator when in use. Minimum size of tags, two and one-half inches by five-eighths inch to be provided by owner or operator of nets.

30 11 s T 1959 FISIDNG SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish E Open Season Northern Pike or PickereL Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), May 16-Feb. 15, incl. Muskellunge, Rock Bass and White Bass, Catfish May 16-Feb. 15, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 6-Feb. 15, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) May 2-Sept. 15, incl.! Lake TrouL Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Trout ~Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfish Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Continuous, except that Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Gar- between the date~ of f. p h Wh". ish, ere, itef1sh, Goldeyes, Tul- Feb. 16-May 15 mcl., a single line only shall libees, Buffalofish be used. Grayling Subject to special regulations_. Fishing in designated trout 'Waters is permitted during the trout season only, and the taking of minnows therein is prohibited at all times. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Dally Limit Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate> Northern Pike or Pickerel 3 Muskellunge l Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate> Trout (except J,ake Trout> Lake Trout Sunfish or Bluegms 30 Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, No Goldeyes, Buffalofish... Lfmlt Possession 6 3 l No Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fisq., for this purpose, includes all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish taken from inland waters may be retained and counted regardless of size. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., C.S.T., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. UNDRESSED FISH DEFINED "Undressed fish" means fish with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, whether entrails, gills, or scales are removed or not. c I ST SIDPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins, and skins intact, except that rough fish may have the heads removed -the removal of entrails, scales, and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or not more than 15 pounds of filleted or dressed fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the. state, except that rough fish may have the heads removed and except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressly authorized. Filleted or dressed fish may. be transported only if the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his license number as issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 98.46, Subdivision 5, and the number. of species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically permitted: It is unlawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a 'dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure; To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. The contents of any such structure left on the ice shall be seized by the game warden and held for a period of 60 days after which articles. which have not been claimed by the owner may be retained for the use of the!}ivision or sold at the highest pj,lice obtainable in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the ~~ I The fish house or dark house. license must be securely fastened on the interior of the structure licensed and is not transferable. The license number of the fish house or dark house shall be plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in figures at least three inches in height. Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be T p taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in taking rough fish or turtles by spearing, archery, or dip netting and no rough fish or turtles shall be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. Dip net with hoop shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter and shall be held in hand. The above types of fishing are limited to residents only. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall transport more than 12 dozen minnows directly from the waters from which they were taken in any container containing less than 60 gallons of water. No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any container unless it is equipped with aerating equipment, or is provided with a continuous flow of water, which maintains sufficient dissolved oxygen in the water at all times to keep the minnows in good condition. No person shall take minnows from designated trout waters. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually Smaller and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. SPECIAL TROUT SEASON That portion of the following streams from Lake Superior to the nearest natural barrier within three-fourth13 mile is open to taking of trout April 1 to October 31, inclusive. Cook County: Cascade, Cross, Devil's Track, Durfee, Temperance, Brule (Arrowhead), Two Island, and Poplar Rivers and Kadunce, Spruce, and Rosebush Creeks. Lake County: Silver Creek and Baptism, Beaver, Gooseberry, Split Rock, Caribou, Stewart, and Knife Rivers, except that that portion of Knife River below the falls marked as a "no fishing" area by posted notices shall be closed to taking of fish in any manner during months of April, May, September, and October. St. Louis County: French, Lester, Sucker, and Talmadge Rivers. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from any county auditor or his agents. Resident Licenses: Individual Angling $1.50 Combination Angling (husband and wife) Dark house Spearing (additional to angling license) Fish house or Dark house (each used must be licensed) Whitefish Netting (additional to angling license) per 100-ft. net (2 nets permitted) Non-Resident Licenses: Individual Angling Fish Shipping coupon Cone only) Note: Non-Residents may angle from licensed fish houses. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A dark house or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. NOTE: Frogs. Season closed from April 1 to May 15, inclusive.

31 BOUNDARY WATER FISHING REGULATION WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... June 13-Mar. 1 White Bass, Yellow ( Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Straw~ Continuous berry Bass), Rock ~ Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, and Perch Daily and Possession 5 Minimum Length No size limit 25 of each species No size limit 6 of either Walleyed Pike and or both in No size limit Saugers... May 2-Mar. 1 the aggregate Great Northern Pike lpickerel)... May 2-Mar. 1 5 No size limit Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish)... No open season Catfish... May 2-Mar No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback)... May 2-0ct inches Rock Sturgeon... May 2-0ct inches Bullheads... Continuous No limit No size limit Rough Fish... Continuous No limit No size limit Species not specified shall be covered by inland regulations of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in h-0ok-and-line fishing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... May 16--Mar. 1 5 each day No size limit Residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota, may fish in any' of the waters described above. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to. each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any tiine. For any person to have in his possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed season for spearing. (NOTE: Rough fish may be taken by spearing or archery in the daytime only, except from March 2 to April 30, both dates inclusive.) To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. SOUTH DAKOTA-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAI\:E HENDRICKS, BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER FROM LAKE TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike and Saugers... May 2-Feb. 28 Great Northern Pike 6 6 or PickereL... May 2-Feb Large and Small Mouthed... Bla~k Bass... May 2-F~b. 28 ~rapp1es... Contmuous Sunfish and Bluegills.. Continuous Rock Bass... Continuous White Bass (Striped).. Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Perch Continuous Catfish... Continuous Sturgeon... Continuous Carp, Buffalofish, Sheepshead, Suckers, Redhorse, Dogfish, Eelpout, and Garfish.. Continuous Klnd of Fish No Limits SPEARING Possession Season Dally Limit Limit Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish... Continuous No Limit No Limit The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house is prohibited. It is unlawful to have in possession in a shelter house on the ice any spear, spring gaff, bow and arrow, or dip net at any time. It is unlawful to permit any shelter house to remain on ice after March 5. The taking of fish by means of a set line is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. Residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either S-0uth Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters; provided that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. NORTH DAiiOTA-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS Bois.de Sioux River and the Red River of the North Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only one hook may be used on each line in angling. Same license reciprocity on Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnemta-North Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA LAKE, OKAMAN PEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, AND SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike... May 9-Feb Northern Pike or PickereL._... May 9-Feb Sunfish... No closed season White Bass... No closed season Catfish... May 9-Feb Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... May 23-Nov Crappies... No closed season Perch... No closed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Burbot (Eelpout), Dogfish, Garfish, Quillback...No closed season No Limit No Limit Note: The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Use of spear and bow and arrow for carp, buffalofish, dogfish, garfish, and quillback permitted from May 1 to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It is unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or use more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. Residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, and residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters. MINNESOTA PORTIONS OF.THE MINNESOTA-CANADA BOUNDARY WATERS Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louts Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife Lake l'except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the \Voods a.ml Roseau Cmrll\t.~es: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Loon River, Namakan Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermilion Lake. Kind of Fish Open Season Walleyed Pike and Saug'ers (Sand Pike).. May 16 7 April 14, incl. (Saugers with heads, fins, and skins not intact are dressed.) Sturgeon... July 1-May 31, incl. Lake Trout... Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout)... May 2-Sept. 15., incl. Great Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 16-April 14, incl. Muskellunge... June 20-0ct. l, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.. J'une 6-Dec. 15, incl. All other species.--- :: --No closed season Dally & Possession 14, in aggregate, of which not more than 6, in aggregate, may be walleyed pike & dressed saugers Same as inland limits. Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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33 STATE OF MINNESOTA ORVU.U I.. FRUMAN, Governor Issued GEORGE A. SH.KE, of Conservation Di,fisi1on of Game and Fish Under the Direction of MH.IES LORD Attorney General

34 1958 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING Angling license must be on your The use of any receipt in lieu hibited by law. It Is Unlawful: when fishing. a license is pro- For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of or over, or non-resident. under 16 years if accompanied parent or legal guardian who has a license, to without a license. To fish in any waters waters between the State of States of Wisconsin, Iowa and with a line containing more sunfish or bluegills, and bass, rough fish, and with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. DOlsonous or chemin any waters of state. fish taken under private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, or paddlefish from inland excepting tributaries of the St. Croix the of the St. Croix River To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as or netting of certain kinds is expressly pernnt teci. To take fish by means of exnlosives. medicated bait, fish substances, or by nets, lines, pressly possession fish nets dip or nets held in stock for sale by unless is attached a metal the name and address of the owner when is in use or name and address of operator when in use. Minimum size of tags, two and one-half inches by five-eighths inch to be provided by owner or operator of nets.

35 1958 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS or Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge, Rock Bass and White Bass, Catfish May 17-Feb. 15, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 7-Feb. 15, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in Trout stream.., May 3-Sept. 15, incl. Lake Trou...! Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfis Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Continuous, except that Sheepshead, Suckers (except in between the dates of Trout streams), Eelpout, Garfish, Feb. 16-May 16 incl., Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tulli- a single line only shall bees, Buffalofish be used. Grayling Subject to special regulations. Possession No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, tained and counted. No variety may be taken on the opening day a.m., C.S.T., or on any other day p.m. and one hour before sunrise. waters may except lake season prior season between On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100-foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes by order of the 50 feet of an- and during such times as declared Commissioner. No net shall be set other net. A'S SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins, and skins intact, except that rough fish may have the heads removed-the removal of entrails, scales, and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 15 pounds of filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each nonresident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that rough fish may have the heads removed and except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressly authorized. Filleted or dressed game fish may be transported only if the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his license number as issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 98.46, Subdivision 5, and the number of species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. Except as otherwise lawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure; To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. The contents of any such structure left on the ice shall be seized by the game warden and held for a period of 60 days after which articles which have not been claimed by the owner may be retained for the use of the division or sold at the highest price obtainable in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the house. The fish house or dark license must be securely fastened on the interior of structure licensed and is not transferable. The license number of the fish house or dark house shall be plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in figures at least three inches in height. E RT Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in taking rough fish or turtles by spearing, archery, or dip netting and no rough fish or turtles shall be taken by spearing, archery, or dip netting in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. Dip net with hoop shall not exceed 24 inches in diameter and shall be held in hand. The above types of fishing are limited to residents only. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, pe:cch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. No person shall take minnows from waters inhabited by trout. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYED The walleyed pike and sauger perches and are quite similar in appearance. apart by the characteristics in I eyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. SPECIAL TROUT SEASON That portion of the following streams from Lake Superior to the nearest natural barrier within three-fourths mile is open to taking of trout April 1 to October 31, inclusive. Cook County: Cascade, Cross, Devil's Track, Durfee, Temperance, Brule (Arrowhead), Two Island, and Poplar Rivers and Kadunce, Spruce, and Rosebush Creeks. Lake County: Silver Creek and Baptism, Beaver, Gooseberry, Split Rock, Caribou, Stewart, and Knife Rivers, except that that portion of Knife River below the falls marked as a "no fishing" area by posted notices shall be closed to taking of fish in any manner during months of April, May, September, and October. St. Louis County: French, Lester, Sucker, and Talmadge Rivers. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from any county auditor or his agents. Resident Licenses: Individual Angling... $1.50 Combination Angling (husband and wife) Dark house Spearing (additional to angling license) Fish house or Dark house (each used must be licensed) Whitefish Netting (additional to angling license) per 100-ft. net Non-Resident Licenses: Individual Angling Fish Shipping coupon (one only) Note: Non-Residents may angle from licensed fish houses. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A dark house or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance, or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the. county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. NOTE: Frogs. Season closed from April 1 to May 15, inclusive. ~~:~@

36 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND...,....IU...,'U',L.LA, LAKE ST. ST. CROIX ST. LOUIS INCLUDING BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Kind of Fish Large and Small M4::m1thE!d Black Bass White Bass, Yellow Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass), Rock Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, and Perch Walleyed Pike and Saugers May 3-Mar. Northern Pike (Pickerel) May 3-Mar. Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) No open season Catfish May 3-Mar. 1 Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackle- 5 each day 6 of either or both in the aggregate 5 each day 25 No size limit No size limit No size limit No size limit No size limit back) May 3-0ct each day 25 inches Rock Sturgeon May 3-0ct each day 30 inches Bullheads Continuous No limit No size limit Rough Fish Continuous No limit No size limit Species not specified shall be covered by inland regulations of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in hook-and-line fishing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass May 17-Mar. 1 5 each day No size limit All residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota may fish in any of the waters described above. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN AND For any person use more thllll two attached to each or more than two poles one line attached to each, except that fty fishermen may use two fties on each line. To spear game fish at any time. For any person to have in his possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed season for spearing. (NOTE: Rough fish may be taken by spearing or archery in the daytime only, except from March 2 to April 30, both dates inclusive.) To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. I ES BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN soum DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER FROM LAKE TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish ' Open Season Daily Limit Walleyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saugers May 1-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.. June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped)... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Perch... Continuous Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish... Continuous Catfish... Continuous Sturgeon... Continuous Kind of Fish SPEARING Season Possession Limit 6 (any or all 12 (any or all species com- species conib in e d), not bined), not more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike Northern Pike No Limit No Limit Daily Limit Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish... No closed season No Limit Bullheads... No closed season 50 No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. All residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters; provided that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. ER C L E R BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN NORTII DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA Bois de Sioux Rive:r and the Red River of the North Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only one line may be used in angling. Same license reciprocity on Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnesota North Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA LAKE, OKAMAN PEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, & SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike... May 10-Feb Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 10-Feb Sunfish... No closed season 15 White Bass... No closed season 15 Catfish... May 10-Feb Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... May 24-Nov Crappies... No closed season 15 Perch... No closed season 15 Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalo.fish, Burbot, Dogfish, Garfish, Quillback... No closed season No Limit E No Limit Note: The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish :is prohibited at all times. Use of spear and bow and arrow for carp, bu:ffalofish, dogfish, garfish, and quillback permitted from May l to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two fties on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. D TU REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN. BOUNDARY WATERS MINNESOTA AND DOMINION Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood J:.,ake (except J ackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, C~rp Lake, CyJ?ress La~e, Knife Lake (except South Arm Kmfe Lake), Little Kmfe Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake, Iron Loon River, Namakan million Lake. ' Lake, Loon Lake, Lake, Little Ver- Kind Season Daily Limit Possession Walleyed Pike... May 17-April 14, incl. 6 6 Saugers... May 17-April 14, incl. 8 8 Sturgeon... July 1-May 31, incl. l 1 Lake Trout... Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. 5 5 Trout (except Lake Trout)... May 3-Sept. 15, incl Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 17-April 14, incl. 3 3 Muskellunge... June 20-0ct. 1, incl. 1 1 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... June 7-Dec. 15, incl. 6 6 All other species.. No Closed Season Same as inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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38 Issued by

39 1957 OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is pr1oh11b11~ed law. a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass-, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit any refuse, poisonous substances, or chemicals injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets (except minnow nets, landing nets, dip nets, or nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless there is attached a tag or seal issued by the Commissioner of Conservation or his agents for the current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

40 1957 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel May 18-Feb. 15, incl. Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge, Rock Bass and White Bass, Catfish May 18-Feb. 15, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 22-Nov. 30, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) an cl La~~ck~~o~~ Trout streams May 4-Sept. 15, incl. Jan. I-Sept. 25, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfish Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Reclhorse, f Continuous, except that Sheepsheacl, Suckers (except in between the dates of Trout streams), Eelpout, Garfish, Feb. 16-May 17 incl., Perch, Whitefish, Golcleyes, Tulli- a single line only shall bees, Buffalofish be used. Kind of Fish Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish BuUheails Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, TuUibees, Goldeyes, Buffalofish Daily Limit Possession No Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish whitefish and minnows. ' Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., C.S.T., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100-foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Eac:h non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder tr;> ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, nr:it ~ore than 25 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skms mtact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 15 pou~ds of filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $ Ea~h licensed_ non-resident is further authorized to carry with him ~n any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to poss~ss 'Yithin the state, except that bullheads may?e transported ~n either a dressed or undressed condition ; or 11;1 the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if t~e container is prepared as hereinafter expressly authorized. Fi!Jetecl or dressed game fish may be transported only if the contamer bears the name and_ license number of the shipper, the n:i-m<: of the person preparmg the container for shipment and his license!1':n:1ber as issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 98:46, Subd1v1s10n 5, and the number of species of fish contamed therein and the net weight thereof.. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, clurmg tl:e open s~ason and five days thereafter, one undressed fish!~afuoi;~~~u;~~~e~~e state by permit issued only by a regular A resi~ent may s_hip fish lawfully taken during the open season conl0?1gned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically permitted: It shall be unlawf:il to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or ;;helter for the purpose of taking fish without the name an? a?dress of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exter10r m letters ancl figures at least three inches in height; To a?gle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other ~ranspare_nt material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure; To use a dark _house,. fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door. thereto is _constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening ~~~~~-Y can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the The fish hou~e 01: dark house license must be securely fast ~;:~sf~:1ab{i!1,e mter10r of the structure licensed and is not ~he license number of the fish house or dark house shall be plamly and legibly painted on the exterior in figures at least three inches in height. Unless i;estricte? by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or p1~kerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearmg from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing or archery from May 1 to!"ebruary 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, m all mland wat:rs,. excep~ _where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing or archery for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland streams, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in spearing of rough fish or turtles and no rough fish or turtles shall be speared in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. No person shall keep more 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. NQ person shall take minnows from waters inhabited by trout. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also. the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. SPECIAL TROUT SEASON That portion of the following streams from Lake Superior to the nearest natural barrier within three-fourths mile is open to taking of trout April 1 to October 31, inclusive. Cook County: Cascade, Cross, Devil's Track, Durfee, Temperance, Br?le (Arrowhead), Two Island, and r~~~a~r!~:~rs and Kadunce, Spruce, and Rose- Lake County: Silv:r Creek an~ Baptism, Beaver, Gooseberry, Spht Rock, Caribou, Stewart, and Knife Rivers, except that that portion of Knife River below the falls marked as a "no fishing" area by posted notices shall be closed to taking of fish in any manner during months of April May, September, and October. ' St. Louis County: French, Lester, Sucker, and Talmadge Rivers. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from any county auditor or his agents. Resident Licenses: Individual Angling... $1.50 Combination Angling (husband and wife) Dark house Spearing (additional to angling license) Fish house or Dark house (each used must be licensed) 1.00 Whitefish Netting (additional to angling license) per mo ft. net Non-Resident Licenses: Individual Angling 4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) 1.00 Note: Non-Residents may angle from licensed fish houses. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces. ~f the United States or in any reserve or component of the m1h_tary or n_aval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stat10ned outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave li~e!~:;~ugh in accordance with law without first procuring ~on-residei;t soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the m1htary service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organ ~zed, _who have been.officially transferred to and are stationed m this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ( $1. 50) each. A dark h011se or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance, or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. NOTE: Frogs. Season closed from April 1 to May 15, inclusive.

41 25 each day No size limit of each species Walleyed Pike and 6 of either Saugern May 4-Mar. 1 both in No size limit aggregate Northern Pike (Pickerel) May 4-Mar. 1 each day No size limit Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) No open season Catfish May 4-Mar. 1 No limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) May 4-0ct each day 25 inches Rock Sturgeon May 4-0ct each day 30 inches Bullheads Continuous No limit No size limit Rough Fish Continuous No limit No size limit Species not specified shall be covered by inland regulations of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in hook and line fishing. BOUNDARY BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE BOIS DE SIOUX BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH of Fish Open Season Wall eyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saug2rs May 1-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.. June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped) Bullheads Perch... Continuous... Continuous... Continuous Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Eelpout, 8he<epshcad, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish... Continuous Catfish Sturgeon Continuous.... Continuous SPEARING Daily Limit 6 (any or all 12 (any or all species com- species comb i n e d ), not b i n e d ), not more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike Northern Pike No Limit No Limit 8 8 Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only may be used in angling. Same license reciprocity on sota-south Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnesota North Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS (JACKSON COUNTY), (JACKSON NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA (TUTTLE) SWAG LAKE COUNTY) Walleyed Pike Northern Pike Pickerel Sunfish White Bass Catfish Crappies Perch Fish Season Daily Possession Limit.May 11-Feb. 15 or. May 11-Feb No closed season. No closed season.... May 11-Feb. 15. May 25-Nov. 30. No closed >1eason.. No closed season ;30 FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESOTA DOMINION CANADA Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Gramte River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lil:y Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountam Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Lake of Woods Counties: Rainy River..Koiochic:hi:ng and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Basswood Lake (except J ackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife Lake (except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. St. Louis Crooked Lake. Woods Lake of the Woods. Roseau Counties: Lake, Loon Vermillion length, same as above except- 1 5 each day No size limit Minnesota holding resident rp<mp rt.iivp or residents of other either Wisconsin or waters described above. ON BOUNDARY WATERS AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any For any person to have in possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed for spearing. (NOTE: Rough fish may be taken by archery in the daytime only, except from March 30, both dates inclusive.) buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar for fishing purposes through the ice on the Missis Lake ;t'epin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix Rivey, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after Kind FiSh Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish Bullheads Season No closed season No closed season Daily No Limit 50 No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means' of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. All residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named ; provided that no person shall fish in any portion of waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling issued by the state from which he enters said waters which he returns therefrom.... No closed season No Limit No Limit Note: The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Use of spear and bow and arrow for carp, buffalofish, dogfish, garfish, and quillback permitted from May 1 to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he bolds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he" enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. Walleyed Pike Saugers Sturgeon Lake Trout (except Trout) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass All other species May 18-April 14, incl. May 18-April 14, incl. July 1-May 31, incl. Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. May 4-Sept. 15, incl. May 18-April 14, incl. June 20-0ct. 1, incl. June 8-Dec. 15, incl. No Closed Season on

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43 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit any refuse, poisonous substances, or chemicals injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets (except minnow nets, landing nets, dip nets, or nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless there is attached a tag or seal issued by the Commissioner of Conservation or his agents for the current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

44 1956 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS K_i_n_d_of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel Mar 12=Fe~i5, incl. Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge, Rock Bass and White Bass, Catfish May 12-Feb. 15, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 23-Nov. 30, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in Trout streams April 28-Sept. 15, incl. Lake Trou Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior! only) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfish Continuous Bullheads, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Con. tin. uous except that Sheepshead, Suckers (except in between the dates of Trout stre~ms), Eelpout, GarfisJ:i, Fel;>. 16-May 11 incl., Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tull1- a smgle line only shall bees, Buffalofish be used. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Kind of Fish Limit Possession Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate) 6 6 Northern Pike or Pickere. 3 3 Muskellunge 1 1 Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate) 6 6 Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout 5 5 Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, No No Tu Iii bees,_ Gold eyes, _Buffalofish Li_m i_t L i_m_it AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., C.S.T., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100-foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 25 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 15 pounds of filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each nonresident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expressiy authorized. Filleted or dressed game fish may be transported only i the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his license number as issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 98.46, Subdivision 5, and the number of species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. FISH HOUSE OR DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically permitted: It shall be unlawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure; To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless ~he door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be sci constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the house. The fish house or dark house license must be securely fastened on the interior of the structure licensed and is not trcmsferable. The license number of the fish house or dark house shall be plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in figures at least three inches in height. Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing or archery from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing or archery for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland streams, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in spearing of rough fish or turtles and no rough fish or turtles shall be speared in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game warden. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. No person shall take minnows from waters inhabited by trout. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. Fin not speckled but with block blotch at base / Fin usually speckled No block blotch at base / SAUGER WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walieyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. SPECIAL TROUT SEASON That portion of the following streams from Lake Superior to the nearest natural barrier within three-fourths mile is open to taking of trout April 1 to October 31, inclusive. Cook County: Cascade, Cross, Devil's Track, Durfee, Temperance, Brule (Arrowhead), Two Island, and Poplar Rivers and Kadunce, Spruce, and Rosebush Creeks. Lake County: Silver Creek and Baptism, Beaver, Gooseberry, Split Rock, Caribou, Stewart, and Knife Rivers, except that that portion of Knife River below the falls marked as a "no fishing" area by posted notices shall be closed to taking of fish in any manner during months of April, May, September, and October. St. Louis County: French, Lester, Sucker, and Talmadge Rivers. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from any county auditor or his agents. Resident Licenses: Individual Angling... $1.50 Combination Angling (husband and wife) Dark house Spearing (additional to angling license) Fish house or Dark house (each used must be licensed)... : Whitefish Netting (additional to angling license) per 100 ft. net Non -Resident Licenses: Individual Angling Fish Shipping coupon (one only) Note: Non-Residents may angle from licensed fish houses. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A dark house or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance, or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. NOTE: Season closed

45 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA, LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. Loms BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 23-Mar. White Bass, Yellow t Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Straw- Continuous berry Bass), Rock ) Bass, Sunfish and Daily and Possession 5 each day Minimum Length No size limit 25 each day of each species No size limit Bluegills, and Perch.. 6 of either Walleyed Pike and or both in No size limit Saugers --April 28-Mar. the aggregate Northern Pike (Pickerel) --April 28-Mar. 5 each day No size limit Paddlefish (Spoon;. bill Catfish) No open season Catfish pril 28-Mqr. 1 No limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) April 28-0ct each day 25 inches Rock Sturgeon...:...April 28-0ct each day 30 inches Bullheads --- Continuous No limit No size limit Rough Fish Continuous No limit No size limit Species not specified shall be covered by inland regulations of the state in which taken. Tip-ups may be used in hook and line fishing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPI_f'l Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass A.pril 28-Mar. 1 5 each day No size limit All residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota may fish in any of the waters described above. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. For any person to have in his possession on the water or immediate banks of the water any spear during the closed season for spearing. (NOTE: Rough fish may be taken by spearing or. archery in the daytime only, except from March 2 to April 30, both dates inclusive.) To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Walleyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saugers May 1-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.. June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped)... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Perch... Continuous Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalo fish... Continuous Catfish... Continuous Sturgeon... Continuous Possession Limit 6 (any or all 12 (any or all species com- species combined), not bin e d), not more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike Northern Pike No Limit No Limit SPEARING Possession Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Limit Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish... No closed season No Limit Bullheads... No elosed season 50 No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. All residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters; provided that no person shall fish in any portion of said. waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA Bois de Sioux River and the Red River of the North Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only one line may be used in angling. Same license reciprocity on Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnesota North Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY W ~TERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES). IOWA LAKE, okaman PEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, & SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike... May 12-Feb Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 12-Feb Sunfish... No closed season White Bass... No closed season Catfish... May 12-Feb Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... May 26-Nov Crappies... No closed season Perch... No closed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Burbot, Dogfish, Garfish, Quillback... No closed season No Limit No Limit Note: The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Use of spear and bow and arrow for carp, buffalofish, dogfish, garfish, and quillback permitted from May 1 to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above.,.named waters; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESO'Tu\ AND DOMINION OF CANADA Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife Lake (except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods and Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix 'Lake, Loon Lake, Loon River, Namakan Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermillion Lake. Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Walleyed Pike... May 12-April 14, incl. 6 6 Saugers... May 12-April 14, incl. 8 8 Sturgeon... :.. July 1-May 31, incl. 1 1 Lake Trout... Jan. 1-Sept. 25, incl. 5 5 Trout (except Lake Trout)... April 28-Sept. 15, incl Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 12-April 14, incl. 3 3 Muskellunge... June 20-0ct. l, incl. 1 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass... July 1-0ct. 15, incl. 6 6 All other species.. No Closed Season Same a~ inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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47 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1955 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS

48 1955 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when - fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wiseonsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed black bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fish way. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovelnose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To -take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession :fish nets (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

49 1955 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel - Ma! 14-Feb. 15, incl. Walleyed Pike, Saugers (Sand Pike), Muskellunge, Rock Bass and White Bass, Catfish May 14-Feb. 15, incl. Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass June 18-Nov. 30, incl. *Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in Trout streams April 30-Sept. 15, incl. Lake Trout Jan. 1-Sept. 25 incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior OI).ly) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfish, Bullheads, Carp, f Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers (except in Trout streams), Continuous Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tullibees, Buffalofish *Watch for Commissioner's order covering special seasons on certain streams flowing into Lake Superior. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Daily Limit Possession Walleyed Pike and Saugers (Sand Pike) (either or both in aggregate) 8 8 Northern Pike or Pickerel 3 3 Muskellunge 2 2 Crappies Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass (either or both in aggregate) 6 6 Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout 5 5 Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and -White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, No No Tullibees, Goldeyes, Buffalofish Limit Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken on the opening day of the season prior to 10 a.m., C.S.T., or on any other day of the season between 10 p.m. and one hour before sunrise. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100-foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder, to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier not more than 25 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and' skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 15 pounds of _filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident is further authorized to carry with him in any vehicle or on a common carrier to any point within or without the state the limit of undressed fish which he is authorized to possess within the state, except that bullheads may be transported in either a dressed or undressed condition ; or in the alternative to such transportation of undressed fish, filleted or dressed fish may be so carried with him not exceeding the possession limit nor consisting of more than 15 pounds if the container is prepared as hereinafter expres~ly authorized. Filleted or dressed game fish may be transported only if the container bears the name and license number of the shipper, the name of the person preparing the container for shipment and his license number as issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 98.46, Subdivision 5, and the number of species of fish contained therein and the net weight thereof. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically permitted: It shall be unlawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpoi:ie of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure ; To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the house. Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing or archery from May 1 to February 15, inclusive; without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing or archery for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland streams, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. No artificial lights shall be used in spearing of rough fish or turtles and no rough fish or turtles shall be speared in any designated trout stream, fish preserve, or waters where spawning or trapping operations are being carried on. Turtles and frogs may be taken with the use of artificial lights if a permit is issued by a game. warden. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads imd turtles. MINNOWS No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. No person shall take minnows from waters inhabited by trout. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. SAUGER fin not speckled but with black blotch at base / fir1.pusually speckled No black blotch at base / WALLEYED PIKE AND SAUGER The walleyed pike and sauger (or sand pike) are both pikeperches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also. the walleyed pike has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyed pike and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyed pike as large as 18 pounds have been taken. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from any County Auditor or his Agents: Resident. Licenses to take fish. Individual... $1.50 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) For any fish house or darkhouse used during the winter fishing season Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net..., Non-Resident License!? to take fish. Individual...,... $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resid~11t soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A dark house or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. A license to take fish shall be issued to any citizen of Minnesota receiving Old Age Assistance, or who is blind, without charge. These licenses may be obtained from the county auditor of the county in which the citizen is a resident. NOTE: Erogs. Season closed from April 1 to May 15, inclusive.

50 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOT'.A, LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVE'R INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Kind of Fish Open Season Daily and Possession Minimum Length Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass --June 18-Mar. 1 each day No size limit White Bass, Yellow{ Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Straw- Continuous 25 each day No size limit berry Bass), Rockj of each species Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, Perch, and Bullheads Walleyed Pike and 8 of either Saugers April 30-Mar. 1 or both in No size limit the aggregate Northern Pike (Pickerel) AlJril 30-Mar. 5 each day No size limit Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) _No open season Catfish pril 30-Mar. 1 No limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) April 30-0ct each day 19 in<'hes Rock Sturgeon April 30-0ct each day 30 inches Rough Fish Continuous No limit No size limit Tip-ups may be used in hook and line fishing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except-- Large and Small Mouthed... Black Bass--APril 30-Mar. 1 5 each day No size hmit All residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota holding. resident fishing licenses from their respective states or residents of other states holding angling licenses issued by either Wisconsin or Minnesota may fish in any of the waters described above. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDAR:Y WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA~ For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Cr~ix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion. from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Walleyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saug<!rs May 1-Feb. 28 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass.. June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped)... Continuous Bullheads... Continuous Perch... Continuous Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers. Garfish, Buffalofish... Continuous Catfish... Continuous Sturgeon... Continuous Kind of Fish Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish Bullheads SPEARING Season No closed season No closed season Daily Limit Possession Limit 6 (any or all 12 (any or all species com- species combined), n~ bined),n~ more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike Northern Pike No Limit No Limit 8 8 Daily Limit No Limit 50 1 Possession Limit No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling fr<?m or wi~hin a dark house at any time is prohibited. The takmg of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. All residents of South Dakota and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or i:esidents of other. states holding angling licenses.issued by either South Dakota or Minnesota, may fish in any of. the above-~amed waters; provided that no person shal.l fish. m ~my portion. of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an anglmg license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA Bois de Sioux River and the Red River of the North Regulations same as for Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters, except that spearing is prohibited and only one line may be used in angling. Saine license reciprocity on Minnesota-South Dakota boundary waters shall apply to Minnesota North Dakota boundary waters. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA LAKE, OKAMAN PEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, & SW AG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike... lviay 15-Feb. 15 Northern Pike or Pickerel... lviay 15-Feb. 15 Sunfish... No cbsed season White Bass... May 15-Feb. 15 Catfish... May I5-Feb. I5 Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass May 30-Nov. 30 Crappies... No closed >;eason 15 Perch... No closed season I5 Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse. Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Burbot, Dogfish, Garfish.. No closed season No Limit 3 I5 I No Limit Note: The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Spearing of carp and buffalofish per mitted from May I to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above-named waters ; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he retu"rns therefrom. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND DOMINION OF CANADA Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Gramte River Gunflint Lake Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic 'Lake Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake Littie North Lake; Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat 'Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except J ackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lak~, Carp Lak~, Cypr~ss Lake, Knife Lake (except South Arm Kmfe Lake), Little Kmfe Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods and Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Loon River Namakan Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermillion Lake.' Kind of Fish Walleyed Pike Saugers Sturgeon Lake Trout Trout (except Lake Trout) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Large and Small Mouthed Black Bass All other species Open Season May 14-April 14, incl. 8 Daily Limit Possession May 14-April 14, incl. 8 8 July I-May 3I, incl. I 1 Jan. I-Sept. 25, incl. 5 5 April 30-Sept. I5, incl May 14-April 14, incl. 3 June 20-0ct. l, incl. 2 July I-Oct. I5, incl. No Closed Season Same as inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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52 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA, LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVE'R INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Kind of Fish Daily and Minimum Open Season Possession Length Large and Small Mouth Black Bass June 19--Mar. 1 5 each day No size limit W~~:s ~:~~ip!djlow} Crappies, (Calico, Silver and Straw- Continuous 25 each day No size limit berry Bass), Rock of each species Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, Perch, and Bullheads. Pike (Walleye and 8 of either Sauger) l\'iay 1-Mar. 1 or both in No size limit the aggregate Northern Pike (Pickerel),..May 1-Mar. 5 each day No size limit Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) No open season Catfish May 1-Mar. 1 No limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) May 1-0ct each day 19 in<'.hes Rock Sturgeon May 1-0ct each day 30 inches Rough Fish --- Continuous No limit No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouth Black Bass May 1_..:.Mar. 1 5 each day No size limit IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDAR:Y WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWE'EN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAI{E HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Wall eyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saugers May 1-Feb. 28 Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth).. June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped)... May 1-Feb. 28 Bullheads, Perch May 1-Feb. 28 Carp, Dogfish Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish... May 1-Feb. 28 Kind of Fish SPEARING Season Carp, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish... No closed season Bullheads ' No closed season Daily Limit Possession Limit 6 (any or all 12 (any or all species com- species combined). Not bined.) Not more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike Northern Pike (Either or 50 (Either or both combined) both combined) No Limit Daily Limit No Limit 50 No Limit Possession Limit No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $1.50 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net..., Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE, (JACKSON COUNTY), IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTIES), IOWA LAKE, OKAMAN PEEDAN (TUTTLE) LAKE, & SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Walleyed Pike... May 15-Feb Northern Pike or Pickerel... May 15-Feb. 15 Sunfish... No closed season 15 White Bass... May 15-Feb. 15 Catfish... May 15-Feb Bass-Smallmouth and Largemouth... May 30-Nov. 30 Crappies... No closed season 15 Perch... No closed season 15 Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalofish, Burbot, Dogfish, Garfish.. No closed season No Limit No Limit Note : The use of set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. Spearing.of carp and buffalofish permitted from May 1 to Oct. 31 between sunrise and sunset. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above named waters ; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed. in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A dark honse or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1954 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The Use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law~ It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may. be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish. nets (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

53 1954 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Northern Pike or Pickerel W ~~~~~1J;;:; Open Season May 15-0ct. 22, incl. _i_~_~_f_er_~_a_~-~-~_:_~_d_w_p_1~:~ l :: :F::.::~-.;:,:: Bass, Catiish ~ Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) June 19-Nov. 30, incl. *'.r~~~~ers (e~ce~~outl~~:ea~rout) and May 1~Sept. 15, incl. Jan. 2, 1954-Feb. 15, incl. Lake Trout May l, 1954-Sept. 25, incl. } Jan. 1, 1955-Feb. 15, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. Crappies, Sunfish, Bullheads, Carp, ( Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers (except in Trout streams), Continuous Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Goldeyes, Tullibees, Buffalofish *Watch for Commissioner's order covering special seasons on certain st:reams flowing into Lake Superior. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Daily Limit Possession Pike-Walleye and Saugers (either or both in aggregate) 8 8 Northern Pike or Pickerel 3 3 Muskellunge 2 2 Crappies Bass-Large antl Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate) 6 6 Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout 5 5 Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) l5 30 Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, No No Tullibees, Goldeyes, Buft'alofish Limit Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15.game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegills, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 10 pounds of filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Filleted or dressed game fish to be transported by common carrier only. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of undressed fish to points outside of the state. A non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of dressed or undressed bullheads. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically pe1 mitted: It shall be unlawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windo-ws of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure;. To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use ; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the.:mtside of the house. Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 12, 1953 to February 15, 1954, inclusive. SPEARING ROU(j-H FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers; redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland streams, except where taking 9f fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. "Rough fish" includes carp, buffalofish, perch, suckers, redhorse, sheepshead, dogfish, eelpout, tullibees, garfish, goldeyes, bullheads and turtles. MINNOWS No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYE Fin usually speckled No black blotch at base / SAUGER WALLEYE AND SAUGER The walleye and sauger (or sand pike) are both pike-perches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleye has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyes and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyes as large as 18 pounds have been taken. LEGISLATIVE A'~1~r=;~r:-i\~rr- REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND DOMINION OF CANADA Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except J ackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife Lake (except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. J,ake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods and Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Bottle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon. Lake, Loon River, Namakan Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermillion Lake. Kind of Fish Wall eyed Pike Sauger Sturgeon Lake Trout Trout (except Lake Trout) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Large and Small Mouth Bass All other species } Open Season May 15-April 14, incl. May 15-April 14, incl. July 1-May 31, incl. Jan. 2, 1954-Sept. 25, incl. Jan. 1, 1955-Sept. 25, incl. May 1-Sept. 15, incl. May 15-April 14, incl. June 20-0ct. l, incl. July 1-0ct. 15, incl. No Closed Season Daily Limit Possession Same as inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters. 3 2

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55 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA, LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY THESE REGULATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouth Black Bass June 20-Dec. 1 White Bass, Y ellowl Bass (st.riped), Crappies (Calico), Silver and Straw- Continuous berry Bass), Rock) Bass, Sunfish and ~~~e~~f lhea~~rch,. Daily and Possession 5 each day 25 each day of each species Minimum Length 10 inches No size limit Pike (Walleye and Sauger) May 2-Mar. 1 8 each day No size limit Northern Pike of either or both (Pickerel) May 2-Mar. 1 5 each day 16 inches Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish) No open season Catfish May 2-Mar. 1 No limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) Rock Sturgeon May 2-Mar. 1 1 each day 30 inches Rough Fish Continuous No limit No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouth Black Bass May 2-Mar. 1 5 each day 10 inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon May 2-0ct each day 28 inches Rock Sturgeon No open season IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border. BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Wall eye Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saugers May 1-Feb. 28 Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped) May 1-Feb. 28 Daily Limit 6 (any or all species combined). Not more than 3 of which may be Northern Pike. Possession Limit 12 (any or all species combined). Not more than 4 of which may be Northern Pike Bullheads, Perch May 1-Feb (Either or 50 (Either or bothcombined) bothcombined) Carp, Dogfish Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish May 1-Feb. 28 No Limit No Limit SPEARING Possession Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Limit Carp, Buffalo, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish No closed season No Limit No Limit Bullheads No closed season The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual $1.50 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) 1.00 Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) 1.00 MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTY, IOWA LAKE, OKAMANPEEDAN (TUTTLE), (MARTIN COUNTY) & SW AG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Wall-eye Pike May 15-Feb. 15 Northern Pike or PickereL May 15-Feb. 15 Sunfish, White Bass May 15-Feb. 15 Catfish May 15-Feb. 15 Bass-Small mouth and Large mouth June 1 to Nov. 30 Perch, Crappies No cloi;;ed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalo, Burbot, Dogfish, Garfish No closed season Daily Limit Possession Limit No Limit No Limit Note: The use of spears or set lines for the purpose of taking fish is prohibited at all times. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above named waters ; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed_ in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A spearing or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1953 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when :fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license.- For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegill, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two lines, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon,, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

56 1953 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge,l Walleye Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp,)May 16-Feb. 15, incl. Dogfish; Redhorse, Suckers (except in trout streams), Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) June 20-Nov. 30, incl. *Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams May Lake Trout }~~ Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 2-Sept. 15, incl. 2-Sept. 25, incl. 2-Feb. 15, incl. 5-0ct. 10, incl. *Watch for Commissioner's order covering special seasons on certain streams flowing into Lake Superior. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Pike-Walleye and Saugers (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or PickereL Muskellunge Crappies Bass--Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except lake trout> Lake Trout Sunfish or Bluegills Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, Buffalofish Daily Limit No Limit Possession No Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegill, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of. trout., except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P.M. C.S.T. until/ one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more. than 15 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, or containing not more than 10 pounds of filleted or dressed game fish, prepared and packed by a licensed packer, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of undressed fish to points outside. of the state. A non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of dressed or undressed bullheads. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. DARK HOUSE Except as otherwise specifically permitted: It shall be unlawful to have on the ice on any waters of this state a dark house, fish house or shelter for the purpose of taking fish without the name and address of the owner plainly and legibly painted on the exterior in letters and figures at least three inches in height; To angle from a dark house or from a fish house or shelter unless it has at least two windows of clean, clear, colorless glass or other transparent material not less than 10 x 12 inches in size on different sides of the structure; To use a dark house, fish house or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when in use; To permit any such structure to remain on the ice after February 28. A fish house or shelter house used as a dark house shall be so constructed that the windows, shutters, blinds or darkening agency can only be closed or darkened from the outside of the house. Unless restricted by Commissioner's regulation or order, northern pike or pickerel, rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing from dark houses through the ice only from December 1 to February 15, inclusive. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse, and bullheads, may be taken by spearing from May 1 to February 15, inclusive, without limit, from sunrise to sunset, in all inland waters, except where taking of fish in specified waters otherwise is prohibited by law, regulation or order. Suckers, redhorse and bullheads may be taken by spearing, for domestic use only, from May 1 to May 31, inclusive, in all inland streams, except where taking of fish in specified waters is otherwise prohibited by law, regulation or order. Not more than 50 of each such species so taken may be in possession at any one time. SPECIAL REGULATIONS The Commissioner is authorized to establish a list of lakes and' rivers in the state, which have been found to contain an unbalanced fish population or stunted by overcrowding. Watch publications for list, season, limits and methods. Regulations are subject to change from time to time at discretion of Commissioner. MINNOWS No person shall keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the provisions of. Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any more minnows than will be used. WALLEYE SAUGER Fin not speckled but with black blotch at base Fin usually speckled WALLEYE AND SAUGER The walleye and sauger (or sand pike) are both pike-perches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in the diagram. Also, the walleye has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin ; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slender than walleyes and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyes as large as 18 pounds have been taken. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND ONTARIO Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Round Lake, Saganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching and St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except J ackfish, Pipestone Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife Lake (except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, Seed Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake and St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods and Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Battle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Loon River, Namaken Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermilion Lake. Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Wall eyed Pike May 16-April 14, inci. 8 8 Sauger May 16-April 14, incl. 8 8 Sturgeon July 1-May 31, incl. 1 (min.40 in.) 1 Lake Trout Jan. 2-Sept. 25, incl. 5 5 Trout (except Lake Trout) May 2-Sept. 15, incl Northern Pike or Pickerel May 16-April 14, incl. 3 3 Muskellunge June 20-0ct. l, incl. 2 2 Large and Small Mouth Bass July 1-0ct. 15, incl. 6 All other species No Closed Season Same as inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inland waters.

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58 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER ST. LOUIS RlVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND.SUPERIOR BAY THESE REGULATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouth Black Bass June 20-Dec. I White Bass, Yellow( Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass), Rock\ Bass, Sunfish and Bluegills, Perch, and Bullheads.. Pike (Wall-eye and Sauger).. Northern Pike (Pickerel) Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish)... Catfish.... Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) Rock Sturgeon Rough Fish Continuous May 3-Mar. I May 3-Mar. I No open season May 3-Mar. I. May 3-Mar. I Continuous Daily and Possession Minimmn Length 5 each day 10 inches 25 each day No size limit (of each species) 8 each day No size limit of either or both 5 each day No limit 1 each day No limit 16 inches. No size limit 30 inches No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except- Large and Small Mouth Black Bass May 3-Mar. I 5 each day IO inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon Rock Sturgeon May 3-0ct. 31 No open geason 10 each day 28 inches IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any pt>rson to use more than two lines with one hook attacht>d to t>ach or mort> than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, ~ehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar end~jsurt>s for fishing.purposes through the ice on the Mississippi R1ve_r, o; Lake Pepm or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Loms River, St. Lous Bay and Superor Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat prope)led by means otlwr than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion from the Alma Dam to :the Iowa Border. ' BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall-eye Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Saugers May I-Feb (any or all I2 (any or all species com- species combined). Not bined). Not more than 3 of more than 4 of which may be which may be Northern Pike. Northern Pike. Bass (largemouth, small-'- mouth)... :June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped).... May I-Feb Bullheads, Perch. May I-Feb (Either or 50 (Either or both combined) both combined) Carp, Dogfish Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish... May I-Feb. 28 No Limit No Limit SPEARING Kind of Fish Season paily Limit Possession Limit Carp, Buffalo, Redhorse, Eelpout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish... No closed season No Limit Bullheads..,... No closeq season 50 No Limit 50 The taking of fish, by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibted at all times. LICENSE FEES Licenses ob'tainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual '... $1.50 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (iri addition to regular license) per IOO ft. net 1.00 Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTY), IOWA LAKE,. OKAMANPEED,AN (TUTTLE), (MARTIN COUNTY) & SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Wall-eye Pike... May 15-Feb. I5 Northern Pike or Pickerel... May I5-Feb. 15 Sunfish, White Bass... May I5-Feb. I5 Catfish... May 15-Feb. 15 Bass-Small mouth and Large June I to mouth... Nov. 30 Perch, Crappies... No closed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Buffalo, Burbot, No Closed Dogfish, Garfish... Season Daily Limit I Possession Limit 5 5 I5 30 No Limit No Limit Note: The use.of spears or set lines for the purpo~e of taking flsh is prohibited. at all times. It shall be. unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use tw l flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above named waters; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with' law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or. hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A spearing or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under I6 years of age. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish w1thout a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except sunfish or bluegill, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, and whitefish, which may be taken with two hooks on one line, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for largt; and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a. single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance injurious to fish life in any waters of this state. To buy or sell game fish, except.fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters, excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River, to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries; or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes. and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for s,ale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

59 1952 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge, { Wall-eye Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, May 17-Feb. 15, incl. Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, (except inj trout streams), Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads. Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth)..... June 21-Nov. 30, incl. ~Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams May 3-Sept. 15, incl. Lake Trout l May 3-Sept. 25, incl. ' Dec. 29-Feb. 1'.5, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov.. 5-0ct. 10, incl. o Watch for Commissioner's order covering special seasons on certain streams flowing into Lake Superior. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Pike-\Vall-eye and Saugers (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel.... Muskellunge.... Crappies.... Bass-Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate).... Trout (except lake trout).... Lake Trout.... Sunfish or Bluegills.... Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate).... Catfish.... Bullheads.... Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, Buffalofish... Daily Limit No Limit Possession No L,imit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all ).dnds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegill, crappies, rock.bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P.M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepfo, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. No net shall be' set within 50 feet of another net. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself withi nor without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of undressed fish to points outside of the state. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the open season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. DARK HOUSE It shall be unlawfnl: To use a darkhouse for taking of fish without the number of the darkhouse license and the name of the owner plainly marked on its exterior; To use a darkhouse, fishhous e or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times; To permit a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter used for taking fish to remain on the ice more than 15 days after the close of season therefor. Spearing of Northern Pike.or Pickerel subject to Commissioner's order. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Rough fish, catfish and whitefish may be taken by spearing through the ice with or without darkhouse, from December 1, 1951, to February 15, 19.52, both dates inclusive, from sunrise to sunset only. EXPERIMENTAL LAKES AND RIVERS The Commissioner is authorized to establish a list of lakes and rivers in the state, which have been found to contain an unbal anced.fish population or stunted by overcrowding. Watch publications for list, season, limits and methods. Regulations are subject to change froin time to time at discretion of Commissioner. MINNOWS No' person shall.keep more than 12 dozen minnows in any tank, box, or other container except upon compliance with the 'provisions. of Commissioner's order on regulations for licensed minnow dealers. Do not buy or take more minnows than can be safely transported. Do not take any. more minnows than will be used. WALLEYE Fin not speckled but with black blotch at base Fin usually speckled No black blotch at base / SAUGER WALLEYE AND SAUGER The walleye and sauger (or sand pike) are both pike-perches and are quite similar in appearance. They can be told apart by the characteristics in.the diagram. Also, the walleye has a conspicuous white band along the lower edge of the tail fin; the sauger does not. Saugers are usually smaller and more slep.der than walleyes and may have mottled sides. Usually saugers do not grow to be heavier than 3 pounds, while walleyes as large as 18 pounds have been taken. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN MINNESOTA AND ONTARIO Boundary Waters Consist of the Following: Cook County: North Fowl Lake, South Fowl Lake, Granite River, Gunflint Lake, Little Gunflint Lake, Lily Lakes, Magnetic Lake, Maraboeuf Lake, Moose Lake, Mountain Lake, North Lake, Little North Lake, Pigeon River, Pine Lake, Pine River, Rat Lake, Rose Lake, Roun_d Lake, Sl!.ganaga Lake, South Lake, Watab Lake. Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties: Rainy River. Koochiching & St. Louis Counties: Rainy Lake (except Black Bay). Lake County: Basswood Lake (except Jackfish, Pipestone Hoist and Back Bays), Basswood River, Birch Lake, Carp Lake, Cypress Lake, Knife River (except South Arm Knife Lake), Little Knife Lake, Knife River, Melon Lake, See.d Lake, Sucker Lake, Swamp Lake. Lake & St. Louis Counties: Crooked Lake. Lake of the Woods & Roseau Counties: Lake of the Woods. St. Louis County: Battle Lake, Iron Lake, Lac La Croix Lake, Loon Lake, Loi>n River, Namaken Lake, Sand Point Lake, Little Vermillion Lake. Kind of Fish Open Season J?ailyLjinit Possession Walleyed Pike May 17-April 14, incl. 8 8 Sauger May 17-April 14, incl. 8 8 Sturgeon July 1-May 31, incl. 1 (min; 40 in.) 1 Lake. Trout Dec. 29-Sept. 25, incl Trout (except Lake Trout) Northern Pike or Pickerel May 3-Sept. 15, incl. May 17-April 14, incl Muskellunge June 20-0ct. 1, incl. 2 2 Large and Small Mouth Bass July 1-0ct. 15, incl. 6 6 All other species No Closed Season Same as inland limits Aggregate Daily and Possession Limits are the same as on inla.nd waters.

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61 BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall - eye Pike, 6 (any or all Northern Pike or s p e c i es com- Pickerel, Saugers. May 1-Feb. 28 bined). Not more than 3 of which may be Northern Pike. Bass ( 1 a r g e - mouth, s m a 11 - mouth)... June 15-Feb. 28 Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped)... May 1-Feb. 28 Bullheads, Perch. May 1-Feb (Either or both comhined) Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, E e 1 - pout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish... May 1-Feb. 28. No Limit SPEARING Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Linlit (any or all species combined). Not more than 4 of which may be Northern Pike (Either or both combined) No Limit C a r p, Buffalo, Redhorse, E e 1 - pout, Sheepshead, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish No closed season Bullheads No closed season No Limit 50 No Limit 50 The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. ~ LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Lic.enses to take fish. Individual $1.50 Combination (husband and wife), Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only)... LOO MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS.. LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTY) IOWA LAKE, OKAMANPEEDAN (TUTTLE), (MARTIN COUNTY) & SWAG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall-eye Pike... May 15-Feb Northern Pike or Pickerel.... May 15-Feb Sunfish, White Bass... May 15-Feb Catfish... May 15-Feb Bass - Sm a 11 mouth and Large June 1 to mouth... Nov Perch, Crappies.. No closed season Bullheads; Carp, Suckers, Red - horse, Sheepshead, Buffalo, Burbot, No Closed No Limit No Limit Dogfish, Garfish.. Season Note: The use of spears or set lines for the purpose of taking f.sh shall be prohibited at all times. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fisherman may use tvvo flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the above named waters ; provided, that no person shall fish. in any portion of said waters unless he holds and carries with him an angling license issued by the state from which he enters said watetrs and to which he returns therefrom. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any re~erve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A spearing or netting license shall be required of all residents using the s:-,me, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 1-e~~ii"R~N Ct: Ji,;,,. LEGISLATlVt: r n::t"'t:.t:: Stat-~"" """' "'",..,.,, Minne&;~a 55 '1 ST ATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1 1 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person wlien fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. ' It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one ho?k,_ except sunfish or bluegill, crappies, rock bass and wf'11te bass, rough fish, t;tnd whitefish, which may be taken with two hooks on one hne, and except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass and excep~ that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon' may contam more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fish way. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance detrimental to fish life in any water. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters excepting the tributaries of the St. Croix River to which the regulations of the St. Croix River apply. ' To take fis~1 in any manner other than by angling, except a::; spearmg or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated hait, fish berries, or other deleterious s~bstances 1 or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires,. sprmgs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless ~ealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

62 1951 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge,l Wall-eye Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish, White Bas,s, Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, )May 12-Feb. Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, (except in trout streams), Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth)... June 23-Nov. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams... May 1-Sept. ~ May 1-Sept. Lake Trout.... Dec. 29-Feb. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) Nov. 5-0ct. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Kind of Fish Pike-Wall-eye and Saugers (either or both in aggregate).... Northern Pike or Pickerel.... Muskellunge.... Crappies.... Bass-Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate).... Trout (except lake trout).... Lake Trout.... Sunfish or Bluegills.... Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both c~dj.::~.r.e~.~~~).'.'::::::::::::::::::: '.::... Bullheads... :.... Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tullibees, Buffalofish , incl. 30, incl. 15, incl. 30, incl. 15, incl. 10, incl. Daily Limit Possession ' No Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No Limit No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in. possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 ~nd the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except sunfish or bluegijl, crappies, rock bass and white bass, rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P.M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturge.on are also exeluded from aggregate bag limit. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and durir~g such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. It shall be unlawful: To use a darkhouse for taking of fish without the number of the darkhouse license and the name of the owner plainly marked on its exterior; To use a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times; To permit a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter used for taking fish to remain on the ige more than 15 days after the close of season therefor. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Spearing rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse and bullheads,. at any time, sunrise to sunset without limit, in all inland waters except in prohibited waters. Such rough fish may be bought or sold. Spearing of suckers, redhorse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset May 1-May 31, incl., limit 50 each in streams only, except in prohibited streams. Not to be bought or sold. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier. not more than 15 pounds of fish (with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted), but not.to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of undressed fish to points outside of the state. Each resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship, during the opfm season and five days thereafter, one undressed fish to points outside the state by permit issued only by a regular state game warden. A resident may ship fish lawfully taken during the open season consigned to himself only. '$ EXPERIMENT AL LAKES AND RIVERS The Commissioner is authorized to establish a list of lakes and rivers in the state, which have been found to contain ari unbalanced fish population or stunte d by overcrowding. vvatch publications for list, season, limits and methods. Regulations are subject to change from time to time at discretion of Commissioner. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY THESE REGULA TIO NS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Daily and l\1inimum Kind of Fish Open Season Possession Length Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. June 20--Dec. 5 each day 10 inches White Bass, Yellow{ Bass (striped), Crappies (Calico, Silver and Straw- May 1-Mar each day No size limit berry Bass), Rock) Bass, Sunfish and (of each species) Bluegills, Perch, and Bullheads... Pilce (Wall-eye and Sauger)... May 1-Mar. 1 8 each day No size limit of either or both Northern Pike (Pickerel).... May 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 16 inches Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish).... Catfish.... Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) Rock Sturgeon.... Rough fish.... No open season May 1-Mar. 1 May 1-Mar. May 1-Mar. No limit 1 each day No limit No size limit 30 inches No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. May I-Mar. 1 5 each day 10 inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon... May 1-0ct. 31 Rock Sturgeon No open season 10 each day 28 inches IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any. person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border.

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64 BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE, LAKE HENDRICKS, BOIS DES SIOUX RIVER FROM TRAVERSE TO THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall-eye Pike, 6 (any or all 12 (any or all Northern Pike or species com- species combined). Not bined). Not Pickerel, Saugers. May 1-Feb. 28 more than 3 more than 4 of which may of which may Bass ( 1 a r g e - mouth, s m a 11 - mouth). Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass and White Bass (Striped). Bullheads, Perch Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Ee 1- pout, S h e e p s h e a d, Suckers, Garfish, Buffalofish. Jun. 15-Feb. 28 be Northern Pike. be Northern Pike. May 1-Feb May 1-Feb (Either or 50 (Either or both combined) both combined) May 1-Feb. 28 No Limit No Limit SPEARING Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit C a r p, Buffalo, Redhorse, Ee 1- pout, S h e e p s h e a d, Suckers, Dogfish, Garfish. No closed season No Limit No Limit Bullheads No closed season The taking of fish by spearing or angling from or within a dark house at any time is prohibited. The taking of fish by means of a set line at any time is prohibited. No person shall use or operate in angling at any time more than two lines nor any line with more than three hooks attached thereto. Note: The spearing of game fish is prohibited at all times. MINNESOTA-IOWA BOUNDARY WATERS LITTLE SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA LAKE (JACKSON & NOBLES COUNTY) IOWA LAKE, OKAMANPEEDAN (TUTTLE), (MARTIN COUNTY) and SW AG LAKE (MARTIN COUNTY) Kind of Fish Season Daily Limit Possession Limit Wall-eye Pike, May 15-Feb. 15 Northern Pike or Pickerel May 15-Feb. 15 Sunfish, W h i t e Bass May 15-Feb. 15 Catfish May 15-Feb. 15 Bass - Sm a 11 June 1 to mouth & Large Nov. 30 mouth Perch, Crappies No closed season Bullheads, Carp, Suckers, Red - h o r s e, Sheepsh e a d, Buffalo Burbot, Dogfish, No Closed No Limit No Limit and Garfish Season Note: The use of spears or set lines for the purpose of taking fish shall be prohibited at all times. It shall be unlawful to use or operate more than two lines, or two poles with one line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait to each line, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on one line. All residents of Iowa and Minnesota holding resident fishing licenses from their respective states, or residents of other states, holding angling licenses issued by either Iowa or Minnesota, may fish in any of the waters covered by this order; provided, that no person shall fish in any portion of said waters unless he holds and c~t:~es with him an angling license issued by the state from which :lie eiters said waters and to which he returns therefrom. LEGlSLATlV~ LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $1.50 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $4.00 Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. A spearing or netting license shall be required of all residents using the same, but an angling license shall be required in addition thereto except for those under 16 years of age. 3~2 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1950 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except boundary waters between the State of Minnesota and the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota by angling with a line containing more than one hook, except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance detrimental to fish life in any water. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Game and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

65 1950 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge Wall-eye Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass.... Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams.... Open Season May 13-Feb. 15, incl. May 13-Feb. 15, incl. June 17-Nov. 30, incl. April 29-Sept. 15, incl. Dec. 30-Feb. 15, incl. Trout (Lake or Salmon).... { April 29-Sept. 30, incl. Trout (Lake Trout-Lake Superior only) (1' Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, (except in trout streams) Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Nov. 5-0ct. 10, incl. May 13-Feb. 15, incl. Pike-Wall-eye and Saugers (either or both Daily Limit Possession in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Crappies Bass-Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except lake trout) Trout (Lake or Salmon) IO Sunfish or Bluegills of any or all varieties, aggregate Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish IO 15 Bullheads Carp (Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, No No Tullibees, Buffalofish..... Limit Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all ldnds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P.M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. SPEARING IN DARK HOUSE N orthem Pike or Pickerel.... Catfish, Whitefish and Rough Fish.... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. Dec. I-Feb. 15, incl. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. It shall be unlawful: To use a darkhouse for taking of fish without the number of the darkhouse license and the name of the owner plainly marked on its exterior; To use a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times; To permit a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter used for taking fish to remain on the ice more than 15 days after the close of season therefor. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Spearing rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse and bullheads, at any time, sunrise to sunset without limit, in all inland waters except in prohibited waters. Such rough fish may be bought or sold, as provided by law. Spearing of suckers, redhorse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset, May 1-May 31, incl., limit 50 each in streams only, except in prohibited streams. Not to be bought or sold. May be speared during April in waters prescribed by Commissioner. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of undressed fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident individual fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or transported by non-residents. Undressed fish means fish with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted. EXPERIMENTAL LAKES AND RIVERS The Commissioner is authorized to establish a list of not more than 100 lakes and rivers, at any one time, in the state, which have been found to contain an unbalanced fish population or stunted by overcrowding. Watch publications for list, season, limits and methods. Regulations are subject to change from time to time at discretion of Commissioner. REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY THESE REGULATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. June 20-D~c. 1 5 each day 10 inches White Bass and Yellow Bass (striped). May 1-Mar each day No size limit Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass).... May 1-Mar each day No size limit Rock Bass.... May 1-Mar each day No size limit Sunfish and Bluegills. May 1-Mar each day No size limit Pike (Wall-eye and Sauger).... May 1-Mar. 1 8 each day No size limit Northern Pike (Pickerel) Perch.... Bullheads.... Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish).... Catfish.... Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon (Hackleback) Rock Sturgeon Rough fish.... Minimum Open Season Quantity Length of either or both May 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 16 inches May 1-Mar each day No size limit May 1-Mar each day No size limit No open season May 1-Mar. 1 No limit No size limit May 1-Mar. 1 May 1-Mar. 1 1 each day 30 inches No limit No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except, Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. May 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 10 inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon May 1-0ct each day 28 inches Rock Sturgeon... No open season IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA - For any pers.on to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fishermen may use two flies on each line. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border.

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67 SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual or combination fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of undressed fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under coupon limited to one for each non-'resident individual or combination fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00 Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or transported by non-residents. Undressed fish means fish with heads, tails, fins and skins intact, removal of entrails, scales and gills permitted. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses.to take fish. Individual... $1.00 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $3.00 Combination (husband and wife) Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any re!"erve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted lea.ve or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military. or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each. The lic~nse to take fish by angling shall be required of all pers~ns taking the same, but spearing and netting license shall be required in addition where those means are used. EXPERIMENTAL LAKES AND RIVERS The Commissioner is authorized to establish a list of not more than 100 lakes and rivers, at any one time, in the state, which have been found. to contain an unbajanced fish population or stunted by overcrowding. watch publications for list, limits and methods. Regulations are subject to change from time at discretion of C':lommissioner. Did you know that: 12,660,323 lbs. of rough fish were removed from lakes and streams in Minnesota during fiscal year ,261,943 fry, fingerlings, and adult fish were produced arid distributed during calendar year. 375 spawning bed areas covering a total of 5,542 acres were posted in 287 lakes. During the winter months oxygen tests were made on over 700 lakes and because of extremely low oxygen content, over 200 lakes were open to promiscuous fishing; 182 operating fish and rearing ponds were sponsored and operated in cooperation with sportsmen's organizations. ESTIMATED SPENDING PROGRAM Bureau of Fisheries Fiscal Year Lake and Stream Improvement... $ Natural Fish Propagation...,.... License Commercial Fishing.... Fisheries Research.... Artificial Propagation and Operation.... Rough Fish Removal: Contract Fishing... :.... Bullhead Projects.... Day Labor Crews , , , , ,lp , , , $1,972, An increased program of this magnitude has been made possible due to the increase in fishing license fees as passed bythe 1949 Legislature. REMEMBER Beginning January 1, 1950 the increase in fishing licenses takes effect; the new rates will be: Resident Individual.... $1.50 Resident Combination (Husband and Wife) Non-Resident Individual CombinatL~dirst8A1, 48~~r~~f~~il~~FLt\R P.1, ~~) STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1 OF FISHING LAWS Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law; It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To :fish in any waters except Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary waters by angling with a line containing more. than one hook; except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance detrimental to fish life in any water. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except a,,; spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Director of Gaine and Fish or his agents, for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

68 1949 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge May 14-Feb. 15, incl. Wall-eyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass... May 14-'-Feb. 15, incl. Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth)... June 18-Nov. 30, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams April 30-Sept. 15, incl. L Dec. 31-Feb. 15, incl. Trout ( ake or Salmon).... { April 30-Sept. 30, incl. *Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, (except in Trout streams) Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads... May 14-Feb. 15, incl. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Limit Pike-Wall-eyed and Saugers (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Crappie Bass-Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except lake trout) Trout (Lake or Salmon) Sunfish or Bluegills of any or all varieties, aggregate Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate :t.5 Catfish Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, No Tullibees, Buffalofish.... Limit Possession No Limit AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS, No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shov6lnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. SPEARING :ln DARK HOUSE Northern Pike or Pickerel..., Dec. 1-Feb. 15, tncl Catfish, Whitefish and Rough Fish... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in such lakes and during such times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. It shall be unlawful: To use a darkhouse for taking of fish without the number of the darkhouse license and the name of the owner plainly marked on its exterior; To use a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter for taking fish unless the door thereto is constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times ; To permit a darkhouse, fishhouse or shelter used for taking fish to remain on the ice more than 15 days after the close of season therefor. SPEARING ROUGH FISH Spearing rough fish and turtles, except suckers, redhorse and bullheads, at any time, sunrise to sunset without limit, in all inland waters except in prohibited waters. Such. rough fish may be bought or sold, as provided by law. Spearing of suckers, redhorse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset, May 1- May 31, incl., limit 50 each in streams only, except in prohibited streams. Not to be bought or sold. May be speared during April in waters prescribed by Commissioner. LAKE TRAVERSE, BIG STONE LAKE AND LAKE HENDRICKS Kind of Fish Crappies, Wall-eyed Pike Perch, Bullheads, Northern Pike or Pickerel and Sunfish Bass Season May 1-Feb. 28 Incl. June 15-Feb. 28 Incl. Daily Limit Possession Limit Same as Inland Water Limits Above species, seasons and limits, on that part of Lakes, under jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota. Unlawful for any person to use or operate more than two lines or two poles with one ' line attached to each pole, or with more than one bait on each line, except fly fisherman may use two flies on one line. REGULATlONS 1i1JSHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY THESE REGULATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Open Season Quantity Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. June White Bass and Y ell ow Bass (striped). May Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass)... May Rock Bass May Sunfish and Bluegills May Pike (Wall-eyed)... May Pike (Sauger)... May Pickerel or Northern Pike May Perch May 20-Dec.1 5 each day 1-Mar each day 1-Mar each day 1-Mar. 125 each day 1-Mar. 125 each day 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 1-Mar. 5 each day 1-Mar. 1 No limit Bullheads May 1-Mar. 125 each day Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish)... No open season Catfish... May 1-Mar. 115 each day Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon No open season Rock Sturgeon... May 1-Mar. 1 1 each day Rough fish... May 1-Mar. 1 No limit Minimum Length 10 inches No size limit No size limit No size limit No size limit 13 inches 11 inches 16 inches No size limit No size limit 15 inches 30 inches No size limit MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Season, Quantity, Minimum length, same as above except, Large and Small Mouth Black Bass. May 1-Mar. 1 5 each day 10 inches Pike (Wall-eyed and Sauger)... May 1-Mar. 1 7 each day 13 inches Catfish... May 1-Mar. 1 No bag limit 15 inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon... May 1-0ct each day 28 inches Rock Sturgeon.... No open season IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use. mer~ than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each, except that fly fisherman may use two flies on each line. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. ro use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on the Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin after March 1st or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, St. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 15th. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa Border.

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70 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA THESE l'legulations SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Open Season Quantity Minimum Length Large and Small Mouth Black Bass.. June 20-Dec. 1 White Bass and Yellow 6 each day 10 inches Bass (striped).. May 1-Mar.,1 25 'each day No size limit Crappies (Calico, Silver and Strawberry Bass)... May 1-Ma:r;. 1' 25 each day No size limit Rock Bass... May 1-Mar. l 25 each day No size limit Sunfish and.bluegills.. May 1-Mar. l' 25 each day No size limit Pike (Wall-eyed and Sauger)... May 1-Mar. J.. 7 each day 13 inches Pickerel or Northern Pike May 1-Mar. J.. 7 each day 16 inches Perch... May 1-Mar. 1 No bag limit No size limit Bullheads... May 1-Mar.. r 50 each day No size limit Paddlefish (Spoonbill Catfish)... No open season MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN Catfish... May 1-Mar. 1 No bag limit No size limit Sand or Shovelnose.... Sturgeon... May 29-Dec. 31. No bag limit. 28 inches. Rock Sturgeon... No open season uake ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, ST. LOUIS RIVER INCLUDING ST. LOUIS BAY AND SUPERIOR BAY Catfish... May 1-Mar. l' No bag limit 13 inches Sand or Shovelnose Sturgeon... No open season. Rock Sturgeon... June 20-Mar, 1 1 each day 30 inches AGGREGATE LIMIT Excluding perch, white bass, yellow bass, rock bass, cra!'lpies, bluegills, sunfish, catfish, and bullheads shall be fifteen fislll., but in such bag limit no person shall have in his possession or under his control a.t any time more than the daily bag limit for any single variety of fish specified. On the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, sand or shovelnose sturgeon are also excluded from aggregate bag limit. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than -two poles with om~ line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice on th'e Mississippi River, or Lake Pepin after March 1st or on Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River, S't. Louis River, St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay after March 15th. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa border. ainu~~ STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any Ron-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary waters by angling with a line containing more than one hook; except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance detrimental to fish life in any water. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets (except minnow nefa, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

71 1948 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Open Season Northern Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge June 15-Dec. 31, incl. Wall-eyed Pilre, Saugers or Sand Pike, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass... May 15-Feb. 15, incl. Bass (large~mouth, small-mouth)... June 20-Nov. 30, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams... Trout (Lake or Salmon)... May Jan. May 1-Sept. 15, incl. 1-Feb. 15, incl. 1-Sept. 30, incl. *Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. May 15-Feb. 15, incl. *The above, Goldeyes and Turtles, spearing through ice... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. SPEARING IN OPEN WATERS Spearing rough fish and turtles, except suckers, red-horse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset without limit, May 1-0ctober 31, incl., in all inland waters except in prohibited waters. Such rough fish may be bought or sold. Spearing of suclrers, red-horse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset, May 1-May 31, incl., limit 50 each in streams only, except in prohibited streams. Not to be bought or sold. SPEARING IN DARK HOUSE Northern Pike or Pickerel... Dec. 1-Dec. 31, incl. Catfish, Whitefish and Rough Fish... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in lakes and during times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. ' SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual or combination fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than Hi pounds of undressed fish but not to exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under coupon limited to one for each non-resident individual or combination fishing license, issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of fish to points outside of th-e state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or transported by non-residents. Undressed fish means fish with heads, tails, fins, scales and skins intact, removal of entrails and gills permitted. NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. ThB use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Limit Possession Pike-Wall-eyed and Saugers (either or both in aggregate) Northern Pike or Pickerel Muskellunge Crappie Bass-Large and Small-mouth (either or both in aggregate) Trout (except lake tromt) Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon) Sunfish or Bluegills of any or all varieties, aggregate Rock Bass and White Bass (either or both in aggregate) Catfish..._ Bullheads Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Perch, Whitefish, Tulli- No No bees, Buffalofish... Limit Limit Game fish may be retained beyond five days after the season only under permit, up to and including June 30, following the season in which they were talren. AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. C.S. T. until one hour before sunrise the f.ollowing morning. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $1.00 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual Combination (husband and wife)..., Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or com ponent of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been q.(f,i!)}::i,llez-, ~A-~~T~!~ a'.~~ ~~t;f~ed in this state, may obtau1~5.m:lfg 1i!Yensesaii"'a; fee ofrlone 'do'tlar ($1.00) each. e:i~~s g'~"b

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73 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA THESE REGULA TIO NS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouth Black Bass... June 20-Mar. 1 White Bass, Yellow Bass... May 1-Mar. 1 Crappies... May 1-Mar. 1 Sunfish, Bluegills... May 1-Mar. 1 Rock Bass... May 1-Mar. 1 Pike (Walleyed and Sauger).May 1-Mar. 1 Pickerel, Northern Pike... May 1-Mar. 1 Perch... May 1-Mar. 1 Catfish... May 1-Mar. 1 Bullheads... May 1-Mar. 1 Sand or Shovel-nosed (May 29-Mar. 1) Sturgeon... (June 20-Mar. 1) 20 in. dressed; 15 in. head off and tail on Rock Sturgeon... Sept. 5-0ct. 5 Sturgeon (all other species).. No open season Quan. ler Day Min. Length 6 10 in in in. No limit No limit 13 in. 50 *Miss. R., L. Pepin *St. Croix R. and Lake, St. Louis R. 30 in. AGGREGATE LIMIT (Excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads) No person fishing in waters forming the boundary between "Wisconsin and Minnesota shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish specified. *Two Sturgeon per day in Lake St. Croix, St. Croix River and St. Louis River. *Ten, in other of the above boundary waters. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Must be removed by March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motio,u, 1 from the Alma P~t~th~~-w:n_..b<lll.'der1-r.:Rr:J\lf""C' 'L 1 RP.C:, h 't LeGl~LAI ~v~ r n::.1n~ H:-.1:' s,,,... A,)'.,,,_ ~....., f.ll r.- Stn9e i.:>f1 ' t 55 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME.AND FISH 1947 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 16 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary waters by angling with a line containing more than one hook; except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license and licensed private hatcheries. To take rock or lake sturgeon, shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except a::; spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, set lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables, except as expressly authorized. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. KEEP MINNESOTA GREEN

74 1947 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Walleyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, G. N. Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass.... Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth).... Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams.... Trout (Lake or Salmon).... *Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. *The above, Goldeyes and Turtles, spearing through ice.... Open Season May 15-Feb. June 20-Nov. May 1-Sept. Jan. 1-Feb. May 1-Sept. May 15-Feb. Dec. h-feb. SPEARING IN OPEN WATERS 15, incl. 30, incl. 15, incl. 15, incl. 30, incl. 15, incl 15, incl. Spearing rough fish and turtles, except suckers, red-horse and bull-, heads, sunrise to sunset without limit, May I-October 31, inc. in all inland waters except in prohibited waters. Such rough fish may be bought or sold. Spearing of suckers, red-horse and bullheads, sunrise to sunset, May 1-May 31, inc., limit 50 each in streams only, except in prohibited streams. Not to be bought or sold. SPEARING IN DARK HOUSE Northern Pike or Pickerel, Catfish, Whitefish, and rough fish... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in lakes and during times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual or combination fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of undressed fish, but not to exceed the legal poss ession limit, or one fish of any size, under one coupon issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or transported by non-residents. Undressed fish means fish with heads, tails, fins, scales and skins intact, removal of entrails and gills permitted. NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Possession Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Muskellunge Crappie Bass (large-mouth or small-mouth) Trout (except Lake Trout) Lake Trout (landlocked Salmon) Sunfish White bass and rock bass Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, sucker, perch, eelpout, garfish, lwhitefish, tulli- No bees, buffalo fish.... limit No limit Catfish Bullheads Game fish may be retained beyond five days after the season only under permit, up to and including June 30, following the season in which they were taken. AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shal~ take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have m possess10n more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual.... $1.00 Combination (husband and wife) Dark House (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual... $3.00 Combination (husband and wife)..., Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are statione(il in this state may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each. '

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76 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOT t Quan. Kind of Fish Open Season Per Day Min. Length Large and Small Mouth Black Bass... June 20-Nov White Bass... May lt JiD@;ls. Ji.G, 10 Crappies... :... May 1 -~,J.5 25 Sunfish, Bluegills May 1 -~ 25 Rock Bass May l, -~ 15 Pike (Walleyed and Sauger).May l '-~ 8 Pickerel... May 11-~ 8 Perch... May 1 -~No l~~~t Catfish... May 1 -~11'r No limit Bullheads ~t f'ly/- Miss. River, Lake Pepin.. May 1 50 Lake St. Croix and River, loin. 10 in. 7 in. 572 in. 6 in. 13 in. 16 in. No 13 in. 7 in. St. Louis River... May 1 Ji<! ' 1&, 50 7 in. Sand or Shovel-nosed (May 29-~ *Miss. R., L. Pepin Sturgeon... (June 20-~ *St. Croix R. and 20 in. dressed; Lake, St. Louis R. 15 in. head off and tail on Sturgeon (all other species).. No open season AGGREGATE LIMIT (Excluding.Perch, Catfish and Bullheads) No person fishing in waters forming the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish specified. *Two Sturgeon per day in Lake St. Croix, River and St. Louis River. *Ten, in other of the above boundary waters. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the J'vlississippi River and Lake Pepin. ]'dust be removed by February 25th. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam. to the Iowa border. NOTE: Angling license must be on your person. wh~nfishing. The ut_et_jfg[~ej1ivf:l~~jtl;~@~rt.hji ~c)t~ '!aw. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH SYNOPSIS It Is Unlawful: 1 FISHING LAWS For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without s, license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any waters except Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary waters by angling with a line containing more than one hook; except that three artificial flies may be used in angling for large and small mouthed bass, trout, crappies, sunfish or rock bass, and except that a single artificial bait or trolling spoon may contain more than one hook. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, traps, tip-ups, trot lines, wires, springs, ropes and cables. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless sealed by the Game and Fish Director for current year.

77 1946 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Walleyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, G. N. Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass.... Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth).... Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams.... Trout (Lake or Salmon).... Open Season May 15-Feb. 15, incl. June 20-Nov. 30, incl. May 1-Sept. 15, incl. Jan. 1-Feb. 15, incl. May 1-Sept. 30, incl. *Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelp~ut, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. May 15-Feb. 15, incl *The above, spearing through ice... Dec. SPEARING IN DARK HOUSE Northern Pike or Pickerel, Catfish, Whitefish, and rough fish... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. 1-Feb. 15, incl. ANGLING from FISH HOUSE or SHELTER WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES Al;l"D HERRING-Netting, (domes.tic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in lakes and durino- times between October 15 and Dec"ember 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. BIG STONE LAKE LAKE LAKE TRAVERSE CRAPPIES SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKEREL, BULL HEADS' May 1 to last day of February, incl. BASS, all varieties Jil.ne 15 to last day of February. PERCH and BULL HEADS, limit South Dakota boundary waters-50 per day, 100 in possession. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident individual or combination fishing license entitles the holder to ship within or without the state by common carrier not more than 15 pounds of undressed ;fish, but not to exceed t.he legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under one coupon issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession lii:nit of fish to points outside of the st3:te. Only undressed fish m~y be shipped or transported by non-residents. Removal of entrails and gills permitted. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Possession 'taneyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch.... No limit No limit Muskellunge..., Crappie Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) Trout (except Lake Trout) Lake Trout (landlocked Salmon) Sunfish White bass and rock bass Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, sucker, perch, eelpout, garfish, whitefish, bufialo No No fish limit lim.l.t Catfish.... rn 15 Bullheads Game fish may be retained beyond five days after the season only under permit, up to and including June 30, following the season in which they were taken. AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from. 9 P. M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following mornmg. LICENSE FEES Licenses obtainable from your County Auditor and his Agents: Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual....,... $1.00 Combination (husband and wife) Fishhouse (in addition to regular license) Whitefish netting (in addition to regular license) per 100 ft. net..., Non-Resident Licenses to take fish. Individual.... $3.00 Combination (husband and wife) Fish Shipping coupon (one only) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any re!"erve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have b.een officially transferred to and are stationed in this state may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each. '

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79 REGULATIONS FOR FISHING IN BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA Kind of Fish Open Season Large and Small Mouth Black Bass... June 20-Nov. 30 White Bass... May 15-Feb. 15 Crappies... May 15-Feb. 15 Sunfish, Bluegills... May 15-Feb. 15 Rock Bass... May 15-Feb. 15 Pike (Walleyed and Sauger).May l?i-feb. 15 Pickerel....._... May 15-Feb. 15 Perch... May 15-Feb. 15 Catfish... May 15-Feb. 15 Bullheads Miss. River, Lake Pepin.. April 1-Feb. 15 Lake St. Croix and River, Quan. Per Day No limit No limit 50 Min. Length loin. 10 in. 7in. 5~ in. 6 in. 13 in. 16in. No 13 in. 7 in. St. Louis River... May 15-Feb in. Sand or Shovel-nosed (May 29-Feb. 15) *Miss. R., L. Pepin Sturgeon... (June 20-Feb. 15) *St. Croix R. and 20 in. dressed; Lake, St. Louis R. 15 in. head off and tail on Sturgeon (all other species).. No open season AGGREGATE LIMIT (Excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads) No person fishing in waters forming the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish speeified. *Two Sturgeon per day in Lake St. Croix, River and St. Louis River. *Ten, in other of the above boundary waters. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Must be removed by March 1st. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion, from the Alma Dam to the Iowa bo1 der. NOTE: An 'ng li~ense Yt1JaL~..QV'.~; O~ijl_e,~_s 1 ~~ ~~ejfl} {ishing. The use~?hvheifili:.rchcfenil~'~.,j)f..ollil:iilfe~ Yi~flaw. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1945 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years if not accompanied by parent or legal guardian who has a license, to fish without a license. To fish in any wafors except Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary waters with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fish way. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip net, and nets held in stock for sale by d2alers), unless tagged by the Game and Fish Director for current year. SA VE YOUR MINNOWS

80 1945 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS Kind of Fish Walleyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, G. N. Pike or Pickerel, Muskellunge, Crappies, Sunfish, Rock Bass, Catfish and White Bass Open Season May 15-Feb. 15, incl. Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth)... June 20-Nov. 30, incl. Trout (except Lake Trout) and Suckers in trout streams... May 1-Sept. 15, incl. Trout (Lake or Salmon)... Jan. 1-Feb. 15, incl. May 1-Sept. 30, incl. *Whitefish, Buffalo, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eel pout, Perch, Tullibees, Bullheads.. May 15-Feb. 15, incl. *The above, spearing through ice Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. SPEARING IN DARK HOUSE Northern Pike or Pickerel, Catfish, Whitefish, and rough fish.,... Dec. 1-Feb. 15, incl. (License fee $1.00 in addition to regular license) ANGLING from FISH HOUSE or SHELTER (License fee $1.00 in addition to regular license) WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES AND HERRING-Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale). License $1.00 per 100 foot net with not more than two nets to each applicant. Only in lakes and during times between October 15 and December 31 declared open by order of the Commissioner. (License fee $1.00 in addition to regular license) BIG STONE LAKE LAKE TRAVERSE LAKE HENDRICKS CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKEREL, BULL HEADS, May 1 to last clay of February, incl. BASS, all varieties, June 15 to last clay of February. PERCH, limit South Dakota boundary waters-50 per day, 100 in possession. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship within or without the state by common carrier, not more than 15 pounds of undressed fish, but not tq exceed the legal possession limit, or one fish of any size, under one coupon issued upon payment of $1.00. Each licensed non-resident may carry with him the possession limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or transported by non-residents. Removal of entrails and gills permitted. INLAND-WATER LIMITS Daily Possession Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G, N. Pike) Perch.... No. limit No limit Muskellunge Crappie Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth) Trout (except Lake Trout) Lake Trout (landlocked Salmon)..., Sunfish White bass and rock bass Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, perch, eelpout, garfish, whitefish, buffalo No fish limit No limit Catfish Bullheads Game fish may be retained beyond five days after the season only under permit, up to and including June 30, following the season in which they were taken. AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS No person shall take more than 15 game fish of all kinds in any one day, or have in possession more than 20 game fish of all kinds at any time, except that where the possession limit of a single species exceeds 20 and the bag is not mixed, such greater possession limit is permitted. Game fish shall include all fish except rough fish, whitefish and minnows. Game fish, regardless of size, in inland waters may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. C.S.T. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. LICENSE FEES Resident license to take fish, procured from your County Auditor or his agent: Individual.... $1.00 Combination (husband and wife) Non-Resident license to take fish: Individual Combination (husband and wife) Big Stone Lake (5 day period) All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or navalforces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the State of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may fish during 1 eave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or_component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each.

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82 BIG STONE.LAKE: LAKE TRAVERSE LAKE HENDRICKS CU\APPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKEREL, BULL HEADS, May 1 to last day of February, incl. BASS, all varieties, June 15 to last day of February. PERCH, limit South Dakota boundary waters-50 per day, 100 in possession FISHING SEASONS "'HITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use onlynot for sale, license $1.00): Only in lakes and during times between October 15 and December 25 declared open by order of the Commissioner. TIPUPS-From December 15 to April 1 following in the :Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INJ,AND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Only in lakes and during times between Novemher 1 and January 10 declared open by order of the Conunissioner. FISHING ZONES The dividing line between the Northern and Southern Fishing Zones is as follows: Commencing at the western bounclanr line at or near Browns Valley; thence running easterly on Highway No. 28 to Sauk Centre; thence running easterly and southerly on Highway No. 52 to St. Cloud; thence easterly and southerly on Highway No. 95 to Highway No. 8; thence easterly to St. Croix River at Taylors Falls. SA VE YOUR MINNOWS Use your minnows with care; they are the natural food of the game fishes. Where the natural food is depleted, the game fish become cannibals, devouring their own kind and thereby making poor fishing. Do not carry in excess of 25 minnows of ordinary size in your pail, aerate the water frequently, either by dipping and pouring the water back into the pail, or better still by means of a small pump like a bicycle pump. Should it be necesc;ary to change water be careful to see water is of sa1ne temperature as that in which they have been carried; use ice only sparingly. Game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, inay be taken from U P. l\il until one hour before sunrise the following morning. ANGLING LICENSE FEES Resident Angling License, procured from your County Auditor or agent, $1.00 per individual. Husband and wife, $1.50. Non-resident angling license, $3.00. Non-resident angling license (husband and wife), $4.50. Big Stone Lake: 5 day period, $1.00. No shipment of fish out of state on Big Stone Lake license. All resident men and women in any of the inilitary or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or co1nponent of the.military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the state of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having suc,j1. leave or furlough papers on person, may hunt or fish during leave or furlough in accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, vvho have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing and small gam~ hunting licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state, not more than 20 pounds of undressed fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, under two coupons issued upon payment of $1.00, but not more than 10 pounds of fish may be shipped on each coupon. Each licensed non-resident inay transport the possession bag limit of fish to points outside of the state if shipping coupons have not been used. Only undressed fish may be. shippe.d or,tr,a.~ P{teR-;b~ p,~n13w~~fl~;;:;1ij!~~vfl'1 l,31ff,!l~1mlil and gills pb.riwlij;iooll.i...r\ I j 'lj %:: l ' -r IL.. I ' -. ' ~ - ~- ATTEN To A void Tragedy: Don't overload yourself or your boat. Use a safe boat. e Don't stand up to change position, land a fish, or start your motor. 9 Start for shore at the first sign of storm. 9 Prevent forest, brush or grass fires. PLAY SAFE THIS SUMMER NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any... receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. STA'I'E 01<'.)UNNESOTA DEPART,JlENT O:F CONSERYATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1944 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years whose parent or legal guardian has no license, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than ongi bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take :fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this _section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

83 1944 FISHING SEASONS INLAND WATERS JHntl of Fish Walleyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, G. N. Pike or Pickerel and Muskellunge Crappies (Southern Zone) Crappies (Northern Zone) Bass (large-mouth, smallmouth and yellow) (Southern Zone) Bass (large-mouth, smallmouth and yellow) (Northern Zone) Sunfish, Rock Bass and Catfish (Southern Zone) Sunfish, Rock Bass and Catfish (Northern Zone) Trout (except Lake Trout) Trout (Lake or Salmon) (In Lake Superior) Bullheads (any size), Whitefish, not less than 16 in., Buffalo, not less than 15 in. and Rough Fish including Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout Open Season May 15-Feb. 15, incl. May 29-Feb. 15, incl. June 21-Feb. 15, incl. May 29-Dec. June 21-Dec. 1, incl. 1, incl. May 29-Dec. 31, incl. June 21-Dec. 31, incl. May 1-Sept. 1, incl. Dec. 1-Sept. 15, incl. Dec. 1-0ct. 1, incl. ALL YEAR (except March and April) OPEN WATER SPEARING Whitefish, not less than 16 in., Buffalo, not less than 15 in., Bullheads, any size, ALL YEAR Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Suckers, Sheepshead, Garfish, Eelpout THROUGH THE ICE Dec. 1-Mar. 1, incl. DARK HOUSE OR SHELTER ANGLING FROM FISH HOUSE OR SHELTER (Closes with angling season) SPEARING FROM DARK HOUSE: Pickerel, Whitefish, Buffalo, Bullheads (any size), Suckers, Carp, Dec. 1-Mar. 1, incl. Dogfish, Sheepshead, Garfish, Redhorse, Eelpout, Tullibees INLAND-WATER LIMITS Walleyed Pike..,..... Sand Pike (or Saugers).... Pickerel (or G. N. Pike)... 1 Perch (yellow).... Muskellunge.... Crappie (black and white).... Bass (la1 ge-mouth, small-mouth, and yellow).... Trout (except lake trout).... Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon).... Sunfish and rock bass and all other kinds of fish for which other specific limits are not provided, and excluding thoi;;e kinds with no limit.... Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepsheatl, suckers, perch, eelpout, garfish, whitefish (not less than 16 in.).. buffalo fish (not less than 15 in.).. Catfish.... Bullheads.... Per Day No limit No limit 10 In Possession No limit trout or not to exceed 20 lbs. IO 30 No limit Game fish may be retained, under permit, up to and including April 30, following the season in which they were taken, except in such years when federal or state meat rationing restrictions may be imposed due to e1nergency conditions, when such game fish may be retained up to and including June 30. AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS The aggregate daily limit of protected varieties of fish of a,11 kinds shall be not more than 15, and the possession limit shall be not more than 20, except where limits are specifically extended by law. These aggregate limits apply to all mixed bags of game fish, even though the daily or possession limits of certain species included in the mixed bag may be greater than the aggregate daily or possession limit. Thus if any walleyed pike, great northern pike, muskellunge, black bass, catfish or lake trout are included ~n the bag, the above aggregate bag limits must be observed and no more than the limit for any individual specie may be included in such bag. The daily and possession aggregate limits can be exceeded only with respect to those species of fish where a higher limit than the daily and aggregate limit is provided by law, and in that event the bag must be confined to that single species; or if more than one species is contained, such as crappies, sunfish or rock bass, the bag must not exceed the number allowed for the most restricted of those species. Regulations for Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, St. Croix Lake and St. Croix River where they form boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kind of Fish Large & Small Mouth Black Bass White Bass Crappies Sunfish, Bluegills Rock Bass Pike (Walleyed and Sauger) Pickerel Perch Catfish Bullheads Sand or Shovelnosed Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus Rafinesque) Sturgeon (all other Open Season June 20-Dec. 1 May 15-Feb. 15 May 15-Feb. 15 May 15-Feb. 15 May 15-Feb. 15 Quan. per day Min. length h 6 in. in. in. in. in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb. 15 No lim. No May 15-Feb. 15 No lim. 13 in. Apr. 1-Feb in. May 29-Feb. 1 *10 20 in. dressed 15 in. head off and tail on species and varieties)-no open season AGGREGATE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT (excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads), 30. No person fishihg in waters forining the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish specified. *Two Sturgeon only per day in Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River. IT IS UNLA1V:FUL ON LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIYER, ~IISSISSIPPI RIYER A.ND LA.KE PEPIN- For any person to use inore than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Must be removed by March 1st.

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85 BIG STONE LAKE: LAKE TRAVERSE LAKE HENDRICKS CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKEREL, BULL HEADS, May 1 to March 1, BASS, all varieties, June 15 to March FISHING SEASONS WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only~not for sale, license $1.00) : Oct. 15 to Dec 25. Only in lakes and during times declared open by order of the Commissioner. TIPUPS-From December 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale) : Nov. 1 to Jan. ro. Only in lakes and during times declared open by order of the Commissioner. FISHING ZONES The dividing line between the Northern and Southern Fishing Zones is as follows: Commencing at the western boundary line at or near Browns Valley: thence running easterly on Highway No. 28 to Sauk Centre; thence running easterly and southerly on Highway No. 52 to St. Cloud; thence easterly and southerly on Highway No. 95 to Highway No. 8: thence easterly to St. Croix River at Taylors Falls. SAVE YOUR MINNOWS Use your minnows with care; they are the natural food of the game fishes Where the natural food is depleted, the game fish become cannibals, devouring their own kind and thereby making poor fishing. Do not carry in excess of 25 minnows of ordinary size in your pail, aerate the water frequently, either by dipping and pouring the water back into the pail, or bettter still by means of a small pump like a bicycle pump. Should it be necessary to change water be careful to see water is of same temperature as that in which they have been carrie d; use i~e only sparingly. SPEARING FISH through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses: See undet "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." Game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. ANGLING LICENSE FEES Resident Angling License, $1.00 per individual, 18' years of age or over. Husband and wife, $1.50. Non-resident angling license, $3.00. Non-resident angling license (husband and wife), $4.50. Big Stone Lake: 5 day period, $1.00. No shipment of fish out of state on this license. All resident men and women in any of the military or naval forces of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval forces now or hereafter organized, who are stationed outside of the state of Minnesota and are within the state upon regularly granted leave or furlough and having such leave or furlough papers on person, may hunt or fish during leave or furlough in.accordance with law without first procuring licenses. Non-resident soldiers, sailors, marines or other persons in the military service of the United States or in any reserve or component of the military or naval service now or hereafter organized, who have been officially transferred to and are stationed in this state, may obtain fishing and small game hunting licenses at a fee of one dollar ($1.00) each. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident fishing license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state, not more than 20 pounds of undressed fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, under two coupons issued upon payment of $1.00, but not more than 10 pounds of fish may be shipped on each c9µpon. Each licensed non-resident may transport the po~ession bag limit of fish to points outside of the state "7if~..shipping coupons have not been used. Only undressed,~fish ~ay be ~hipped or transported. Removal of entrails.:.;>and gills permitted.,,, ATTENTION, ALL FISHERMEN! STragedy may result if you:.;~ Overload yourself or your boat. Fail to use a safe boat. e Stand up to change position, land a fish, or start your motor. Fail to start for shore at the F'irst sign of storm. PLAY SAFE Tms SUMMER NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. ST A TE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1943 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlal-vful: For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years whose parent or legal guardian has no license, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To b'uy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To retain game fish after June 30th in the year following the open season. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted.. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any peron on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

86 II I... ~.; J~ j ~ ~1~=4 ;~ I ~~ t--... """"'!'~""""'!'... ~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!"I" ~ ~~ (/} < s;.i..) (/} ~ z -:c (/} -Li:;.. M ~ ~... w-&~ -B g~.s~o 'd... :e M =.o <!lrn<u,.sjji::l ~-S.~ """"'t(.)q). ~~~~ ~ "Bi~ ~:S8~ ~ ~~ ~..c:.-. = <1>!!=ci ~~.. = ~::::.S.s~ ~~~~ Qi::I.~... r:tlil:lj;i;.m..,...~~,.!i:; - ~o! <:.> s=o. - ~ ~&le ~ ~~~ ~~s~ ~~~ ]u; ~ ~d;~ ~'fil~<i::~ ~ (!)!';, ~~~ ggi oobjlul ~i~~~ o!<u..c:.....c: Jl~~~~ <l>ii:~:b~ "' b~o p UJ = O'd'd o!'d II:] ~ ~~~~~ ~~~(!)<l),,; 'd os <1> ;:S '3 ~ 'd = os ~ 0 0. Qi l"l.;;j. 'E os c.::i 'd. ~.;;j go <1>..c: r:tl "' <1> ~ <:.> p r:tl 0 <U!!:I p ll:l,; UJ. "<(!),gs 'g~ ~:=-..c:"'!l CIJ+> ti::<!l 8.s 'bo ~ 01>, UJ,.Q 'd <1> <1> =,.:; ~~... <1>,.Q ::C» UI oi ~~ :z: c:j:z: =>" oo: a::ll.i *a. INLAND-WA TERe LIMITS Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch (yellow) Muskellwige Crappie (black anl white) Bass (large-mouth, small mouth, and yellow) Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon) Sunfish and rock bass and all otner knds of fish for which other specific limits are not provided, and excluding those kinds with no limit _.: _ Per Day In Possession No limit, subject to restrictions by Commissioner to fix limit of 25 per day. _ trout or not to exceed 20 lbs Ca:rp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, perch, eelpout, garfish, whitefish (not less than 16 in.) No No buffalofish (not less than 15 in.) -- limit limit Catfish " Bullheads -----:..---"" AGGREGATE DAILY AND.POSSESSION LIMITS The aggregate daily limit of protected varieties of fish of all kinds shall be not more than 15, and the possession limit shall be not more than 20, except where limits are specifically extended by law. These aggregate limits apply to all mixed bags of game fish, even though the daily or possession limits of certain species included in the mixed bag may be greater than the aggregate daily or possession limit. Thus if any wall-eyed pike, great northern pike, muskellunge, black bass, catfish or lake trout are included in the bag, the above aggregate bag limits must be observed and no more than the limit for any individual specie may be included in such bag. The daily and possession aggregate limits can be exceeded only with respect to those species of fish where a higher limit than the daily and aggregate limit is provided by law, and in that event the bag must be confined to that single species; or if more than one species is contained, such as crappies, sunfish or rock bass, the bag must not exceed the number allowed for the most restricted of those species. Regulations for Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, St. Croix Lake and St. Croix River where they form boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota Kind of Fish Large & Small Mouth Black Bass White Bass Crappies Sunfish, Bluegills Rock Bass Pike (Walleyed and Sauger) Pickerel Perch Catfish Bullheads Sand or Shovelnosed Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus Rafinesque Open Season Quan. Min. per day length June 20-Dec in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb % in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb in. May 15-Feb.15 No lim. No May 15-Feb.15 No lim. 13 in. Apr. 1-Feb in. May 29_-Feb. 1 -*10 20 in. dressed 15 in. head off and tail on Sturgeon (all other species and varieties)-no open season AGGREGATE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT (excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads), 30. No person fishing in waters forming the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one OU single variety of fish specified. *Two Sturgeon only per day in Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River..IT IS UNLAWFUL ON LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for.fishing purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Must be removed by March 1st.

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88 BIG STONE LAKE: LAKE TRAVERSE CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKER EL, BULLHEADS, May 1 to March 1. BASS, all varieties, June 15 to March FISHING SEASONS WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license $1.00): Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes. TIPUPS-From December 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and. tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INJ.,AND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10, unless Director, by order, shall set a different season. SA VE YOUR MINNOWS Use your minnows with care; they are the natural food of the game fishes. Where the natural food is depleted; the game fish become cannibals, devouring their own kind and thereby making poor fishing. Do not carry in excess of 25 minnows of ordinary size in your pail, aerate the water frequently, either by dipping and pouring the water back into the pail, or better still by means of a small pump like a bicycle pump. Should it be necessary to change water be careful to see water is of same temperature as that in which they have been carried; use ice only sparingly. SPEARING FISH through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses: See under "Spearing Fish 11 and "Fish Houses." Game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. unt~r p~~~jt().ur before sunrise the following morning. ANGLING LICENSE FEES Resident Angling License, $1.00 per individual, 18 years of age or over. Hm;band and wife, $1.50. Non-resident angling license, $3.00. Non-reHident angling licenhe (husband and wife), $4.50. Big Stone Lake: 5 day period, $1.00. Xo shipment of fish out of state on this license. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident fishing' license entitles the holder to ship to himself within or without the state, not more than 20 pounds of undressed game fish, but not to exceed the legal poshession limit, under two couponh issued upon imyment of $1.00, but not more than 10 pounds of fish may he shipped on each coupon. Each licensed non-resi<lent also may transport a daily bag limit of fish to points outside -0f the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped or trantie0<j~-~p{f~ie A Tragedy may result if you: Overload yourself or your boat. Fail to use a safe boat. Stand up to change position, land a fish, or start your motor. e Fail to start for shore at the first sign of storm. PLAY SAFE THIS SUMMER NOTE: Angling license must' be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1 42 SYNOPSIS OF FISHING LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years whose parent or legal guardian has no license, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that thr~e artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in water containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish tak~n under commercial license. To retain game fish after April 30th in the year following the open season. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by- angling, except as spearii:i.g or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

89 > 0 - z 11--t---t, I- = 0... u ~ 0..._, rll i ~ Jl1-~t---1~-+~-+-~+--l---+===+~-4-~'"'-~ ~ ~ (I) 11-~t---t,...-+~-+-~+-~ s-~ +:. >. ~ ~-t-~t ~-+-~+-~ ~-1-~..,,_- Cll - s:: -.::s ='"'I 0 1:12 >. Cl'J Ill ~~ d).: V2 c. ~< 0 ;; ~ (,,) Cl'J iii ~ I&. ~ 5 0'""1 fll... _... < fa:1 fll ~ lz':i... = m... ~ ~ a>... INLAND-WATER LIMITS Per Day Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers)... 8 Pickerel (or G, N. Pike).... In Possession 12 Perch,(yellow) No limit, subject to restrictions by Commi1<sioner to fix limit of 25 per day. Muskellunge Crappie (black and white) Bass (large-mouth, small mouth, and yellow) 6 Trout.(except lake trout)..., Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon) Sunfish and rock bass and all other kinds of fish for which other specific limits are not provided, and excluding those kinds with no limit Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish, whitefish (not less than No No 16 in.), buffalofish (not less than 15 in.).. limit limit trout or not to exceed 20 lbs. Catfish :Bullheads AGGREGATE DAILY AND POSSESSION LIMITS The aggregate daily limit of protected varieties of fish of all kinds shall be not more than 15, and the possession limit shall b1::: not more than 20, except where limits are specifically extended by law. These aggregate limits apply to all mixed bags of game fish, even though the daily or possession limits of certain species included in the mixed bag may be greater than the aggregate daily or possession limit. Thus if any wall-ered pike, great northern pike, muskellunge, black bass, catfish or lake trout are included in the bag, the above aggregate bag limits must be ol.jserved and no more than tl1e limit for any individual species may be included in such bag. The daily and possession aggregate limits can be exceeded only with respect to those species of ti.sh where a higher limit than the daily and aggregate limit.is provided by law, and in that event the bag must l.je confined to that single species; or if more than one species is contained, such as cram>ies, sunfish or rock bass, the bag must not exceed the number allowed for the most restricted of those species Regulations for Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, St. Croix Lake and St. Croix River where they f onn boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kind of Fish Large & Small Mouth Black Bass. White Bass Crappies Sunfish, Bluegills Rock Bass Pike (Walleyed and Sauger) Pickerel Perch Catfish Bullheads Sand or Shov~lnosed Sturgeon ( Scaphirhynchus platorynchus Rafinesque Open Season June 20-Dec. 1 6 May 15-Feb May 15-Feb May 15-Feb May 15-Feb Quan. Min. per day length May 15-Feb May 15-Feb May 15-Feb. 15 No lim. May 15-Feb.15 No lim. May 15-Feb l May 29-Feb. 1 *10 Sturgeon (all other species and varieties)-no open season 10 in. 10 in. 7 in. 5% in. 6 in. 13 in. 16 in. No 13 in. 7 in. 20 in. dressed 15 in. head off and tail on AGGREGATE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT (excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads), 30. No person fishing in waters forming the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota. shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish specified. *One Sturgeon only per day in Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON LAKE ST. CROIX, ST, CROIX RIVER, MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE PEPIN- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to -~.. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. 'l'o troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means othe,r than oars or paddle. while such boat is in motion. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishng purposes through the ice except the same may be used on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Must be removed by March 1st.

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91 BIG STONE LAKE CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICKER EL, BULLHEADS, May 1 to March 1. BASS, all varieties, June 15 to March FISHING SEASONS WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license $1.00) : Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes..'ripups-from December 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. Game wardens s.hall issue original copy of official receipt f,or articles seized. SA VE YOUR MINNOWS Use your minnows with care; they are the natural food of the game fishes. Where the natural food is depleted, the game fish become cannibals, devouring their own kind and thereby making poor fishing. Do not carry in excess of 25 minnows of ordinary size in your pail, aerate the water frequently, either by dipping and pouring the water back into the pail, or better still by means of a small pump like a bicycle pump. Should it be necessary to change water be careful to see water is of same temperature as that in which they have been carried;. use ice only sparingly. SPEARING FISH through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." Game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. until one hour before sunrise the fol.lowin~ mornin~. LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE UBRAJ11f' 645 State Otlre~ En..1itchtrg Arf~t1.~~jf LrM~~~ ;~fs 5 Resident Angling License, $1.00 per individual, 18 years of age or over. Husband and wife, $1.50. Non-resident angling license, $3.00, 16 years of age or over. Non-resident angling license (husband and wife), $4.50. Big Stone Lake; 5 day period, $1.00. No shipment of fish out of state on this license. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident may ship to himself within or without the state, not more than 20 pounds of game fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, under two coupons issued upon payment of $1.00, but not more than.10 pounds of fish may be shipped on each coupon. Each licensed nonresident also may transport a daily bag limit od' fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped. Removal of entrails and gills' permitted. ATTENTION, A1LL FISHERMEN! Tragedy may result if you: Fail to use a safe boat. G Stand up to change position or to start your motor. e Neglect to carry life preserves. PRACTICE OAUTION CONSTANTLY! NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. ST A TE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1941 SYNOPSIS OF FISH LAWS It Is Unlawful: To ship or transport dressed fish. (Entrails and gills only may be removed). For a resident 18 years of age or over to fish without a license. For a non-resident 16 years of age or over, or any non-resident under 16 years whose parent or guardian has no license, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To retain game fish after April 30th in the year following the open season. ' To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unl<'>ss tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director for current year. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

92 -- ~ ~ z 11---lf---l ~-+- i;= ~. Vl t: t::o ~ill--t--i =:::::+:==.i--4--l==t 0 J5 t--i ~~==::.f--~--4--4===1 rd = I Vl..., z 0 Vl < tlj Vl ' LIMITS, FISH Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Per Day In Possession l"erch (yellow) No limit, subject to restrictions by Commissioner to fix limit of 25 per day. Muskellunge Crappie (black and white) Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth, and yellow) Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon) Sunfish and rock bass and all other kinds of fish for which a specific limit is not provided, and excluding those kinds treut or 20 lbs with no limit Carp, dogfish, r e d h o r s e, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish, whitefish (not less than 16 in.). buffalofish (not less No No than 15 in.) , limit limit Catfish Bullheads DAILY AND POSSESSION FISH LIMITS CLARIFIED The aggregate daily limit of protected varieties of fish of all kinds shall be not more than 15, and the possession limit shall be not more than 20, except where limits are specifically extended by law. Pike-Muskie class: Where the daily limit of walleyes is eight, great northerns, eight, and muskies, two, not more than 15 in the aggregate may be taken in one day. If a fisherman has his limit of two muskies, and eight walleyes, he may take only five great northerns. If he has.taken his limit of six bass, these must be counted in the aggregate limit of 15. The possession limit of 20 protected fish is computed in the same manner. One must stay within the limits of any one kind of fish, and no mixed creel which includes any combination of protected fish may exceed 20. Crappies, where the possession limit is 25, he must confine himself entirely to crappies. If any other fish are included in the creel, the mixed creel statute applies, and 20 becomes the possession limit.. Sunfish-rock bass group witli a possession limit of 30, or m the case of any fish with a possession limit of more ~~:~ k~~d. the fisherman must confine himself entirely to Season and Bag Limits for Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, St. Croix Lake and St. Croix River where they form boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Quan. Min. Kind of Fish Open Season per day length Large & Small Mouth Black Bass June 20-Dec.1 White Bass May 15-Feb.1 Crappies May 15-Feb.1 Sunfish and Rock Bass May 15-Feb.1 Pike (Walleyed and Sauger) May 15-Feb. 1 Pickerel May 15-Feb.1 Perch May 15-Feb. 1 Catfish May 15-Feb.1 Bullheads May 15-Feb No No in. 7 in. 7 in. 5 in. 13 in. 16 in. No 14 in. 7 in. Sand or Shovel- { nosed Sturgeon May 29-Feb. 1 *10 (Scaphirhynchus } 20 in. dressed platorynchus 15 in. head off Rafinesque and tail on Sturgeon (all other species and varieties)-no open season AGGREGATE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT (excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads) 30. In such bag limit no person shall have in his possession or under his control at any time more than the daily bag limit for any one or single variety of fish specified. *One Sturgeon only per day in Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River. IT IS UNLAWFUL ON LAKE ST. CROIX AND ST. CROIX RIVER- For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. To spear game fish at any time. To troll from a motor boat, sailboat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion. To use buildings, vehicles, tents, fish shanties, or similar enclosures for fishing purposes through the ice.

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94 1940 FISHING SEASONS. Wall-eyed Pike, Saugers or Sand Pike, G. N. Pike or Pickerel and Muskellunge Crappies (Southern Zone) Crappies (Northern Zone) Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth and yellow) (Southern Zone) Bass (large-mouth, small-mouth and yellow) (Northern Zone) Sunfish, Rock Bass and Perch (Southern Zone) Sunfish, Rock Bass and Perch (Northern ~one) Trout, except Lake Trout Trout (Lake Trout or Landlocked Salmon) Lake Superior Dec. 1-0ct. 1 Bullheads, Catfish, Whitefish, Carp, Dogfish, Redhorse, Buffalo, Suckers, Sheepshead Fish House Season Jan. Black (Close Season); White (Open Season) Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. FISHING ZONES: The dividing line between the Northern and Southern Fishing Zones is as follows: Commencing at the western boundary line at or near Browns Valley; thence running easterly on Highway No. 28 to Sauk Centre; thence running easterly and southerly on Highway No. 52 to St. Cloud; thence easterly and southerly on Highway No. 95 to Highway No. 8; thence easterly to St. Croix River at Taylors Falls. FISHHOUSE OR SHELTERS: Dec. 1-Mar. 1. Angling (Pickerel) to Feb. 15. Spearing of Pickerel, Carp, Dogfish, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Eelpout, Garfish, Whitefish and Tullibees, to Mar. 1. BIG STONE LAKE: Short Term License: Non-resident. Good for 5 days from date of issuance. No shipment of fish out of state. LAKE ST. CROIX, ST. CROIX RIVER, MISSISSIPPI RIVER: Special regulations govern fishing on these waters. Obtainable from Division of Game and Fish. SPEARING (other than thru ice): Carp, Dogfish, Buffalofish, Redhorse, Sheepshead, Suckers, Garfish, Whitefish. SPEARING (thru ice) : All enumerated above and Catfish and Bullheads. STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1940 SYNOPSIS OF FISH LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 18 years of age or over, or a non-resident 16 years of age or over, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To retain game fish after April 1st in the year following the open season. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackle-back sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish from public water closed by Director's Order. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substance, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, i0pes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless tagged and licensed by the, Game and Fish Director; legal nets in possession of licensed commercial fishermen excepted. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further an~ nouncements.

95 LIMITS, FISH Per Day In Possession Walleyed Pike 8 16 Sand Pike (or Saugers) 8 16 Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch (yellow).... Muskellunge.... Crappie (black and white)... Bass (large-mouth, smallmouth, and yellow).... Trout (except lake trout) Lake Trout (Landlocked Salmon)... Sunfish and rock bass and all other kinds of fish for which a specific limit is not provided, and excluding... No limit, subject to restrictions by Commissioner, to fix limit of 25 per day trout or 20 lbs those kinds with no limit Carp, dogfish, r e d h o r s e, sheepshead, catfish, suckers, eelpout, garfish, whitefish (not less than 16 in.), buf- No. falofish (not less than 15 in.) limit Bullheads 50 Special regulations on request governing Mississippi River, St. Croix River, Lakes St. Croix and Pepin. BIG STONE LAKE No limit CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICK EREL,, BULLHEADS, May 1 to March 1. BASS, all varieties, May 29 to March 1. ~ni 50 SA VE YOUR MINNOWS Use your minnows with care; they are the natural food of the game fishes. Where the natural food is depleted, the game fish become cannibals, devouring their own kind and thereby making poor fishing. Do not carry in excess of 25 minnows of ordinary size in your pail, aerate the water frequently, either by dipping and pouring the water back into the pail, or better still by me~ms of a small pump like a bicycle pump. Should it be necessary to change. water be careful to see water is of same temperature as that in which they have been carried; use ice only lp,aringly. -t:gl~u-\t~le REFERENCF- 645 State Onie~~ Siriit Pat~. " 1940 FISHING SEASONS WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license $1.00): Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes. TIPUPS-From Deeernb~r 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $LOO. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. SPEARING FISH through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." Game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. All trout (except lake trout) must be retained in possession and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. ANGLING LICENSE FEES Resident Angling License, 50c per individual, 18 years of age or over. Non-resident angling license, $3.00, 16 years of age or over. Non-resident angling license (husband and wife}. $4.50. SHIPMENT OF FISH Each non-resident may ship to himself at his home station, not more than 24 pounds of game fish, but not to txceed the legal possession limit, under two coupons issued upon payment of $1.00, but not more than 12 pounds of fish may be shipped on each coupon. Each licensed non-resident also may transport a daily bag limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped. ATTENTION ALL FISHERMEN! Tragedy may result if you: Fail to use a safe boat 1.11 Stand up to change position or to start your motor Neglect to carry life preservers PRACTICE CAUTION CONSTANTLY! NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any i eceipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. License must be obtained in the county in which applicant resides.

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97 Game fish of any variety. taken under angling license, may not be bought or sold at any time. FISH HOUSES All the fish named under "Spearing Fish" also tullibees, may be taken by spearing or angling through the ice from a fish house or shelter and dark houses from December 1 to March 1, both dates inclusive. Only one fish house may be used by one person. License $1.00; must be carried by person fishing and number marked on exterior of house. Regular fishing license also required. SPEARING FISH Great Northern Pike, Pickerel, in the daytime in lakes and streams, except February 16 to May 14, both dates inclusive. Carp, dogfish, buffalofish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish (whitefish not less than 16 inches), all year in lakes and streams in day time, subject to the limitation that these fish may be speared through the ice only from Dec. 1st to March 1st. Catfish and bullheads may be speared through the ice from Dec. 1st to March 1st. The use of artificial lights as an aid in spearin,g is permitted IN STREAMS ONLY in the following counties: From April 15 to June 5, dates inclusive. Blue Earth Brown Carver Cottonwood Dakota Dodge Fillmore Freeborn Faribault Goodhue Houston Jackson Le Sueur J_,yon Lincoln Martin Murray Mower McLeod Nobles Nicollet. Olmsted Pipestone Rock Rice Redwood Renville Steele In the following counties from May 1st to Jtme 15th, dates inclusive. Aitkin Anoka Beltrami Benton Becker Big Stone Cass Clay Carlton Clearwater Crow Wing Chisago Chippewa Douglas Grant Hennepin Hubbard Isanti Itasca Kandiyohi Kanabec Koochiching Lac qul Parle Lake of Woods Mahnomen Meeker Mille Lacs Marshall Morrison Norman Ottertail Polk Pennington Pope Pine Ramsey Red Lake Roseau Swift Stevens Scott Sibley Watonwan Waseca vvinona Wabasha Yell ow Medicine Stearns Sherburne Traverse Todd Washington Wilkin Wadena Wright Spearing of the above named fish is permitted in the daytime in lakes and streams, except such lakes and streams or portions thereof as are clo9ed to spearing by order of the Director of Game and Fish. Drink More Milk, Eat More Butt~r-For Your Health and Prosperity STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIJON DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH 1939 SYNOPSIS OF FISH LAWS It Is Unlawful: For a resident 18 years of age or over, or a non-resident 16 years of age or over, to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish, except fish taken under commercial license. To retain game fish after April 1st in the year following the open season. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any manner other than by angling, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish from public water closed by Director's Order. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substance, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumpttve evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, (except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets, and nets held in stock for sale by dealers), unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director; legal nets in possession of licensed commercial fishermen excepted. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

98 LIMrl'S, FISH Per In Pos- Day session Walleyed Pike Sand Pike (01 Saiugers) () Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Percl1 (Yello"lv)... No lin1it, subjo"ct to restrictions by Conunissioner, to fix limit of 25 pe1 d.:ry..muskellung e C1 app.ie (black and white).... Bass (large-moutb, sn1all-1noutj1, aucl yellow).... Trout (except lake front).... Lake T1 out (Landlocked Sahnon) Sunfisla an:d i ock bass and all othe1 kinds of :fisl1. for wjtic.b a specific limit is not provided, and excluding; t:bose kinds "lvitl1 no li111.it.... Ca:1:p, dogfisl1, redl1.01 se, sbeepsl1ea.d, catfish, sucke 1 s,eelpout, g arfisb, whitefisli (not less tl1an 16 in.), bufialofisb (not less than 15 in.) BulU1eads.... Special i egulations ou request go verniu.g Mississippi River, St. C1 oix River, Lakes St. Croix aud Pepin. BIG STONE LAKE ~Vall-eyed Pike.... N 01 thern Pike or Picke1 el.... Black Bass Blu.eg Hls, C1 a:ppies, Sih,er Bass, Rock Bass, Sunfish, in the aggregate.... Perch.... Bullheads l2 15 2:; "d:rout 01' 20 n)s :m No No lhuit limit 50 :m Per In Pos- Day St'SSion No Liniit N on-1 esident short term license for Big Stone Lake, $1.00 fo1 5 clays i1nclutling; date of issuance. Fi!iib taken under this lh entsc cunnot be tn1nsported or shitlped outside the State of luiunesotn. ~ FISHING SEASONS WALL-EYED PIKE, SAUGERS or SAND PIKE, GREAT NORTHERN PIKE or PICKEREL, and MUSKELLUNGE, by angling, May 15 to February 15, following, both dates inclusive. GREAT NORTHERN PIKE or PICKEREL may be takc.n by spearing through the ice between December 1 and March 1 following, both dates inclusive. CRAPPIES: May 29 to Februar y 15, following, both dates inclusive, Southern Zone. June 21 to February 15, following, both dates inclusive, Northern Zone. EASS (Ia:rge-mouth, small-mouth, and yellow) May 29 to December 1, following, both dates inclusive, Southern Zone. June 21 to Hecember 1, both dates inclusive, N orthc.rn Zone. SUNFISH and ROCK BASS and other varieties of fish for which a different season is not provided, May 29 to December 31, following, both inclusive, Southern Zone. June 21 to December 31 following, both dates inclusive, Northern Zone. TROUT (except Lake Trout) May l, to Sept. 1, both dates inclusive. TROUT (Lake trout or landlocked salmon) December 1 to September 15, following, both dates inclusive, except on Lake Superior, December 1, to October 1, both dates inclusive. BULLHEADS, CATFISH, GARFISH, WHITE FISH (not less than 16 inches), CARP, DOGFISH, REDHORSE, SHEEPSHEAD, SUOirnRS, EELPOUT, BUFFALO, (15 inches): All year, by angling, except March and April. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license $1.00): Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes. TIP UPS-From December 15 to April 1 f allowing in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. Spearing fish through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." Came fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. All trout (except lake trout) must be retained in possession and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P.M. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. BIG STONE LAKE CRAPPIES, SUNFISH, PIKE, PERCH, PICK EREL, BULLHEADS, May 1 to March 1. BASS, all varieties, May 29 to March 1. ANGLING LICENSE Resident Angling 'License, 5(}c per individual, 18 years of age or over. Non-resident angling license, $3,00, 16 years of age or over. Non-resident angling license (husband and wife), $4.50. Each non-resident may ship to himself at his home station, not more than 24 pounds of game fish, but not to exceed the legal possession limit, under two coupons issued upon payment of $1.0G, but not more than 12 pounds of fish may be shipped on each coupon. Each licensed nonresident also may transport a daily bag limit of fish to points outside of the state. Only undressed fish may be shipped. ZONES T he dividing line between the northern and southern zone is desi.gnated as follows: Com~ mencing at Browns Valley on the western boundary of the state running easterly along State Highway No. 28 to a point where said State Righway intersects Trunk Highway No. 52 at or near Sauk Centre; then easterly along Trunk Highway No. 52 to a point where the same intersects with State Highway No. 95 at or near St. Cloud; then east along Str.tte Highway No. 95 to a point where same intersects with Trunk Highway No. 8; thence easterly to the State boundary at Taylors FalYs. NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. License must be obtained in the county in which applicant resides.

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100 ,!Vt: t';:mengt Game fish of any variety taken~~! a~:ii::~i~n~~~~:~!:~~~efllfr l~m'lft~~?b.1::5 FISHj HOUSES All the fish named under "Spearing Fish" also/ tullibees, may be taken by spearing or angling through the ice from a fish house or shelter and dark houses from December 1 to March 1, both dates inclusive. Only Carp so taken may be sold. Only one fish house may\ be used by one person. License $1.00; must be carried by person fishing and number marked on exterior of hpuse. Regular fishing license also required. SPEARING FISH Great Northern Pike, Pickerel, in the daytime in: lakes and streams, except March 2 to May 14, both dates inclusive. Carp, dogfish, buffalofish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish (whitefish, not less than 16 inches), all year in lakes and streams in day time, subject to the limitation that these fish may be speared through the ice only from Dec. 1st to March 1st. Catfish and bullheads may be speared through the ice from Dec. 1st to March 1st. The use of artificial lights as an aid in spearing is permitted IN STREAMS ONLY in Zone 1, which includes the following counties: From April 15 to June 15, dates inclusive. Blue Earth Freeborn Lincoln Olmsted Brown Faribault Martin Pipestone Carver Goodhue Murray Rock Cottonwood Houston Mower Rice Dakota Jackson McLeod Redwood Dodge LeSueur Nobles Renville Fillmore Lyon Nicollet Steele Scott Sibley Watonwan Waseca Winona Wabasha Yellow Medicine Zone 2, which includes the following counties: From May 1st to June 15th, dates inclusive. Aitkin Crow Wing Kandiyohi Ottertail Traverse Anoka Chisago Kanabec Pope Todd Benton Chippewa Lac Qui Parle Pine Washington Becker Douglas Mahnomen Ramsey Wilkin Big Stone Grant Meeker Swift Wadena Cass Hennepin Mille Lacs Stevens Wright Clay Hubbard Morrison Stearns Carlton Isanti Norman Sherburne The use of artificial light as an aid in spearing is not permitted in Zone 3, which includes the following counties: Beltrami Cook Clearwater Itasca Kittson Koochiching Lake Lake of the Woods Marshall Pennington Polk Red Lake Roseau St. Louis These counties are subject to the provisions of Mason's Minnesota Statutes of 1927, Section 5499, as amended by Laws 1929, Chapter 417, which is to the effect that it sha,ll be unlawful to take fish of any kind in any manner by the use or with the aid of artificial lights of any kind. Inasmuch as the above mentioned counties have been omitted from the provisions of Chapter 49, Laws of 1933, the old law is still in effect. Spearing of the above named fish is permitted in all three zones in the daytime in lakes and streams, except such lakes and streams or portions thereof as are closed to spearing by order of the Director of Game and Fish. NOTE: Angling license must be on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. ELMER A. BENSON GOVERNOR STATE OF MINNESOTA HERMAN C. WENZEL, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF_ CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH SYNOPSIS OF FISH LAWS GAME FISH It Is Unlawful: For a resident over 18 years of age or a nonresident over 16 years of age to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any other manner than by angling with hook and line, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish from public water closed by Director's Order. To take fish by -means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, 5hores or islands_ of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets and all nets held in stock for sale by dealers, unless tagged and -licensed by the Game and Fish Director; nets in possession of licensed commercial fishermen excepted. Note: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers :for further announcements. ~w@

101 ANGLING LICENSE Resident Angling License 50c per individual over lg years of. age. Non-resident Angling License, $ years of age and over. Non-resident short-term license for Big Stone Lake, $1.00 for five days, including date of issuance. Each non-resident may ship to himself at his home station 24 pounds of game fish in the aggregate or one fish weighing over that amount, except fish taken under short term license on Big Stone Lake may not be transported or shipped outside of the State of Minnesota. LIMITS, FISH Per Day Wall-eyed Pike In Possession 16 Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch (Yellow)... No limit, subject to restrictions by Director. Muskellunge Crappie Bass (black, striped, yellow, silver, grey) Trout (not lake trout) trout or 20 lbs. Lake Trout and Salmon Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, catfish, suckers, eelpout, garfish, whitefish, bu:ffalofish and bullheads... No limit No limit Bullheads, St. Croix, Lake St. Croix, Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, June 20th to Feb. 1st '' long Sunfish, rock bass, and all other kinds not named in laws, in aggregate Two or more of any above named kinds or groups having fixed limits, in aggregate (but not exceeding fixed limits of each kind of group) BIG STONE LAKE (Applies to Non-Resident Short Term Licenses Only) Wall-eyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Black Bass, in the a~gregate Bluegills, Crappies, Silver Bass, Rock Bass, Sunfish, in the aggregate Bullheads, Perch OPEN AND CLOSED FISHING SEASON FOR MINNESOTA WALL-EYED PIKE, PICKEREL, GREAT NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, May 15 to March 1. SAND PIKE (or SAUGERS), MUSKELLUNGE, May 15 to Feb. 1. CRAPPIES: May 29 to Feb 1, Southern Zone. June 21 to Feb. 1, Northern Zon'3. BASS (Striped, grey, yellow, silver, rock): May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone. NORTHERN BLACK BASS, May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June ZONE 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone, except Big Stone Lake June 15 t-0 Dec. 1. SUNFISH: May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone (except Goodhue County: May 29 to Feb. 1). BULLHEADS, CATFISH, GARFISH, WHITEFISH (not less than 16 inches), CARP, DOGFISH, REDHORSE, SHEEPSHEAD, SUCKERS, EELPOUT, BUFFALO: All year, by angling, any time except March and April. BULLHEADS-BIG STONE LAKE, May 15 to March 1. TROUT (Any variety except lake trout): May 1 to Sept. 1. LAKE TROUT and SALMON: April 15 to Sept. 15. SOUTHERN ZONE WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license, $1.00): Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes. TIP-UPS-From Dec. 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the. mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. Spearing fish through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." All game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. All trout (except lake trout) must be retained in possession and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. SOUTHERN ZONE-All territory lying south of the north line of township 124 west of the filth principal meridian, and south of the north line of township 35 west of the fourth principal meridian. NORTHERN ZONE-All territory lying north of the above described township lines. Line runs approximately straight east and west through Browns Valley, Morris, St. Cloud, Princeton, and Cambridge. Everything above line is Northern Zone.

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103 SALE OF FISH PROHIBITED Game fish of any variety taken under angling license, may ~E;~j'LJ~411~ ~ ~~:tst!-~[~\f@;jiyi_~{ij:fo/ FISH HOUSES.. A',,.,-.1.., i'-,;:" ;~7r:: H Q.aifit P~Jt~ tw11nne;;:;,, i"'~.jr.1 \,JJh. All t h e fi s h name d un d er Spearing Fish" also tullibees, may be takelif"'dy spearing or angfmg tnroug the tee from a fish house or shelter and dark houses from December 1 to March 1, hoth dates inclusive. Only Carp so taken may be sold. Only one fish house may be used by one person. License $1.00; must be carried by person fishing and number marked on exterior of house. Regular fishing license also required. SPEARING FISH Great Northern Pike, Pickerel, in the daytime in lakes and streams, except March 2 to May 14, both dates inclusive.. Carp, dogfis~, buffalofish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish (whitefish, not less than 16 Lnches), all year m lakes and streams in day time, suqject to the limitation that these fish may be speared through the ice only from Dec. 1st to March 1st. Catfish and bullheads may be speared through the ice from Dec. 1st to March 1st. The use of artificial lights as an aid in spearing is permitted IN STREAMS ONLY in Zone 1, which includes the following counties: From April 15 to June 15, dates inclusive. Blue Earth Freeborn Lincoln Olmsted Scott Brown Faribault Martin Pipestone Sibley Carver Goodhue Murray Rock Watonwan Cottonwood Houst-0n Mower Rice Waseca Dakota Jackson McLeod Redwood Winona Dodge Lesueur Nobles Renville Wabasha Fillmore Lyon Nicollet Steele Yellow Medicine Zone 2, which includes Aitkin Anoka Benton Becker Big Stone Cass Clay Carlton the following Crow Wing Chisago Chippewa Douglas Grant Hennepin Hubbard Isanti counties: From May 1st to June 15th, dates inclusive. Ka~diyohi Ottertail Traverse Kanabec Pope Todd Lac Qui Parle Pine Washington Mahnomen Ramsey Wilkin Meeker Swift Wadena Mille Lacs Stevens Wright Morrison Stearns Norman Sherburne The use of artificial light as an aid in spearing is not permitted in Zone 3, which includes the following counties: Beltrami Itasca La).<:e Pennington Roseau Cook Kittson Lake of the Woods Polk St. Louis Clearwater Koochiching Marshall Red Lake These counties are subject to the provisions of Mason's Minnesota Statutes of 1927, Section 5499, as amended by Laws 1929, Chapter 417, which is to the.effect that it shall be unlawful to take fish of any kind in any manner by the use or with the aid of artificial lights of any kind. Inasmuch as the above mentioned counties have been omitted from the provisions of Chapter 49, Laws of 1933, the old law is still in effect.. Spearing of the above named fish is permitted in all three zones in the daytime in lakes and streams, except such lakes and streams or portions thereof as are closed to spearing by order of the Director of Game and Fish. NOTE: Angling license must he on your person when fishing. The use of any receipt in lieu of a license is prohibited by law. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH ~937 SYNOPSIS OF FISH LAWS GAME FISH It Is Unlawful: For a resident over 18 years of age or a nonresident over 16 years of age to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any other manner than by angling with hook and line, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish from public water closed by Director's Order. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons lime medicated bait, fish berries, or other dele~erious' substances, or by nets, trot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets and all nets held in stock for sale by dealers, unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director; nets in possession of licensed commercial fishermen excepted.

104 ANGLING LICENSE Resident Angling License 50c per individual over 18 years of age. Non-resident Angling License, $ years of age and over. Non-resident short-term license for Big Stone Lake, $1.00 for five days, including date of issuance. Each non-resident may ship to himself at his home station 24 pounds of game fish in the aggregate or one fish weighing over that amount, except fish taken under short term license on Big Stone Lake may not be transported or shipped outside of the State of Minnesota. LIMITS, FISH Per Day Wall-eyed Pike In Pos session Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch (Yellow)... No limit, subject to restrictions by Director. Muskellunge....., Crappie Bass (black, striped, yellow, silver, grey) 6 Trout (not lake trout) L~ke Trout and Salmon Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, catfish, suckers, eelpout, garfish, whitefish, buffalofish and bullheads.... No limit No limit Bullheads, St. Croix, Lake St. Croix, Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, June 20th to Feb. 1st Sunfish, rock bass, and all other kinds not named in laws, in aggregate Two or more of any above named kinds or groups having fixed limits, in ag gregate (hut not exceeding fixed limits of each kind of group) BIG STONE LAKE trout or 20 lbs. 10 7" long (Applies to Non-Resident Short,_.Term License Only) W all eyed Pike, Northern Pike or Pickerel, Black Bass, in the aggregate Bluegills, Crappies, Silver Bass, Rock Bass, Sunfish in the aggregate Bullheads, Perch...,,, OPEN AND CLOSED FISIDNG SEASON FOR MINNESOTA WALL-EYED PIKE, PICKEREL, GREAT NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, May 15 to March 1. SAND PIKE (or SAU GERS), MUSKELLUNGE, May 15 to Feb. 1. CRAPPIES: May 29 to Feb. 1, Southern Zone. June 21 to Feb. 1, Northern Zone. BASS (Striped, grey, yellow, silver, rock): May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone. BLACK BASS 1 May 29 to Dec 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone, except Big Stone Lake June 15 to Dec. 1. SUNFISH: May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone (except Goodhue County: May 29 to Feb. 1). BULLHEADS, CATFISH, GARFISH, WHITEFISH (not less than 16 inches), CARP, DOGFISH, REDHORSE, SHEEPSHEAD, SUCKERS, EELPOUT, BUFFALO: All year, by angling, any time except March and April. BULLHEADS-BIG STONE LAKE, May 15 to March 1. TROUT (any variety except lake trout): May 1 to Sept. 1. LAKE TROUT and SALMON: Nov. 15 to Sept. 15. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use onlynot for sale, license, $1.00) : Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish shall set the date of opening at a later date in certai1i. lakes. l 4. NORTHERN ZONE SOUTHERN ZONE TIP-UPS-From Dec. 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. Spearing fish through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." All game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. All trout (except lake trout) must be retained in possession and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 p. M. until one hour before sunrise the.following morning. : SOUTHERN ZONE-All territory lying south of the north line of township 124 west of the fifth prin cipal meridian, and south of the north line of township 3 5 west of the fourth principal meridian. NORTHERN ZONE-All territory lying north of the above described township lines. Line runs approximately straight east and west through Browns Valley,, Morris, St. Cloud, Princeton, and Cambridge. Everything above line is Northern Zone. 1~0 z

105 It Shall Be Unlawful 1. For any person to use more than two lines with one hook attached to each or more than two poles with one line attached to each. 2. For any person to fish with more than one trolling spoon or plug. 3. To troll from a motor boat, sail boat or other boat propelled by means other than oars or paddle while such boat is in motion. 4. To spear game fish at any time. Et:MER-~A:/BENSON GOVERNOR STATE OF MINNESOTA HERMAN C. WENZEL, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH It Shall Be Lawful 1. To take rough fish with hook and line at any time of the year with no size or bag limit. 2. To spear rough fish in the daytime only. ROUGH FISH, for the purpose of these regulations, shall be defined as follows: CARP, DOGFISH, RED HORSE, SHEEPHEAD, SUCKERS, EELPOUT, GARFISH, BUFFALO FISH, CHUBS, DACE, QUILLBACK, MOONEYE, GOLDEYE AND SHAD. Synopsis of Fishing Regulations Lake St. Croix and St. Croix River legjslatl\/e REFERE!'JCE 645

106 SEASON AND BAG LIMITS FOR GAME AND OTHER FISH Kind of Fish Open Season BAG LIMIT Minimum Quantity Length Black Bass June 20-December 1 (large and small mouth) White Bass May 15-February 1 Crappies May 15-February 1 Sunfish and Rock Bass May 15-February 1 Pike May 15-February 1 Pickerel May 15-February 1 6 each day 10 inches 10 each day 7 inches 15 each day 7 inches 15 each day 5 inches 8 each day 13 inches 10 each day 16 inches Perch May 15-February 1 Catfish May 15-February 1 No bag limit No bag limit No size 15 inches Bullheads May 15-February 1 40 each day 7 inches Sturgeon All varieties of Sturgeon fishing prohibited at all times. AGGREGATE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT (excluding Perch, Catfish and Bullheads) 30. NOTE: These regulations are subject to change. Watch newspapers for further announcements.

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108 SALE OF JlISH PROHIBITED Game fish of any variety taken under angling license, may not he bought or sold af any time. FISH HOUSES :A-11 the fish named under "Spearing Fish" ~lso tullibees, may be taken by spearing or anglmg through the ice from a fish house or shelter and dark houses from December 1 to March 1, both dates inclusive. Only Carp so taken may be sold. Only one fish house may be used by one person. License $1.00; must be carried by person fishing and number marked on exterior of house. Regular fishing license also required. SPEARING FISH Gr at Northern Pike, Pickerel, in the daytime in lakes and streams, except March 2 to May 14, both dates inclusive. Carp, dogfish, buff alofish, redhorse, sheepshead, suckers, eelpout, garfish (whitefish, not less than 16 inches), all year in lakes and streams in day time, subject to the limitation that these fish may be speared through the ice ~nly from Dec. 1st to March 1st. Catfish and bullheads may be speared through the ice from Dec. 1st to March 1st. 1:he ~se of artificial lights as an aid in spearingis permitted IN STREAMS ONLY in Zone 1, which mcludes the following counties: rrom April 15 to June 15, dates inclusive. Blue Earth Freeborn Lil;lcoln Olmsted Scott Brown Faribault Ma,rtin Pipestone Sibley Carver Goodhue M11rray Rock Watonwan Cottonwood Houston Mower Rice Waseca Dakota Jackson McLeod Redwood Winona Dodge Lesueur Nobles Renville Wabasha Fillmore Lyon Nicollet Steele Yellow Medicine Zone 2, which includes the following counties: From May 1st to June 15th, dates inclusive. Aitkin Crow Wing Kandiyohi Otterta:il Traverse Anoka Chisago Kanabec Pope Todd Benton Chippewa La~ Qui Parle Pine Washington Becker Douglas Ma;hnomen Ramsey Wilkin Big Stone Grant M~eker Swift Wadena Cass Hennepin Mille Lacs Stevens Wright Clay Hubbard Morrison Stearns Carlton Isanti Ncrman Sherburne The use of artificial light as an aid in spearing is not permitted in Zone 3, which includes the following counties: Beltrami Itasca Lake Pennington Roseau Cook Kittson Lake of the Woods Polk St. Louis Clearwater Koochiching Marshall Red Lake These counties are s_ubject to the provisions of Mason's Minnesota Statutes of 1927, Section 5499, as amended by Laws 1929, Chapter 417, which is to the effect that it shall be unlawful to take fish of any kind in any manner by the use or with the aid of artificial lights of any kind. Inasmuch as the above mentioned dounties have b en omitted from the provisions of Chapter 49, Laws of 1933, the old law is still in effect. Spearing of the above named fish is permitted in all three zones in the daytime in lakes and streams, except such lakes and streams 'or portions thereof as are closed to spearing by order of the Director of Game and Fish. Note: Angling license must be obtainep. in order to take fish in any manner. 8~" DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF GAME AND FISH GAME FISH It Is Unlawful : For a resid nt over 18 years of age or a non-resident over 16 years of age to fish without a license. To fish with more than one line or more than one bait, except that three artificial flies may be used. To fish within fifty feet of any fishway. To deposit sawdust or refuse or poisonous substance in waters containing fish life. To buy or sell game fish. To take or possess at any time, rock or lake sturgeon. To take shovel-nose or hackleback sturgeon, spoonbill or paddlefish from inland waters. To take fish in any other manner than by angling with hook and line, except as spearing or netting of certain kinds is expressly permitted. To take fish from public water closed by Director's Order. To take fish by means of explosives, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated bait, fish berries, or other deleterious substances, or by nets, tip-ups, hot lines, wire strings, ropes and cables. Possession of any such substances or contrivances by any person on the waters, shores or islands of this state, shall be presumptive evidence that the same are possessed for use in violation of this section. It shall be unlawful to have in possession fish nets, except minnow nets, landing nets and dip nets and all nets held in stock for sale by dealers, unless tagged and licensed by the Game and Fish Director; nets in possession of licensed commercial fishermen excepted.

109 ANGLING LICENSE Resident Angling License, 50c per individual; $1.00 for family (the term "family" is defined as the immediate family, i. e., husband and wife or guardian). Non-resident angling license, $3, 16 years of age and over. Each non-reside.nt may ship to himself at his home station, 24 pounds of game fish in the aggregate, or one fish weighing over that amount. LIMITS, FISH Per In Pos- Day session Wall-eyed Pike Sand Pike (or Saugers) Pickerel (or G. N. Pike) Perch (Yellow)... No limit, subject to restrictions by Director. Muskellunge Crappie Bass (black, striped, yellow, silver, grey) Trout {not lake trout) Lake Trout and Salmon... Carp, dogfish, redhorse, sheepshead, catfish, suckers, eel pout, garfish, trout or 20 lbs. 10 whitefish, buff alofish... No limit No limit Bullheads, subject to regulation by Governor's order Bullheads, St. Croix, Lake St. Croix, Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, June 20th to :feb. 1st " long Sunfish, rock bass, and all other kinds not named in laws, in aggregate Two or more of any above named kinds or groups having fixed limits, in aggregate (but not exceeding fixed limits of each kind of group) OPEN AND CLOSED FISHING SEASON MINNESOTA WALL-EYED PIKE, PICKEREL, GREAT NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, May 15 to March 1. SAND PIKE (or SAUGERS), MUSKEL LUNGE, May 15 to Feb. 1. CRAPPIES: May 29 to Feb. l, Southern Zone. June 21 to Feb. 1, Northern Zone. BASS: (Striped, grey, yellow, black, silver, rock) May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; June 21 to Dec. 1, Northern Zone. SUNFISH: May 29 to Dec. 1, Southern Zone; J.une 21 to Dec. l, Northern Zone (except Goodhue County: May 29 to Feb. 1).. BULLHEADS, CATFISH, GARFISH, WHITEFISH (not less than 16 inches), CARP; DOGFISH, REDHORSE, SHEEPSHEAD, SUCK ERS, EELPOUT, BUFFALO: All year, by angling, any time except March and April. TROUT (any variety except lake trout): May 1 to Sept. 1. Except Lake, St. Louis, Itasca, Koochiching, Carlton, and Cook counties:. May 15 to Sept. 1. LAKE TROUT and SALMON: Nov. 15 to Sept. 15. WHITEFISH, TULLIBEES, Netting, (domestic use only-not for sale, license, $1.00) : Oct. 15 to Dec. 25. Unless the Director of Game and Fish 0... NORTHERN ZONE SOUTHERN ZONE shall set the date of opening at a later date in certain lakes. TIP-UPS-From Dec. 15 to April 1 following in the Mississippi River and tributaries between the Falls of St. Anthony and the mouth of the St. Croix River. License fee $1.00. Only one license issued to members of same household. INLAND HERRING (license $1.00, domestic use only-not for sale): Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. Spearing fish through the ice, or angling or spearing in fish houses. See under "Spearing Fish" and "Fish Houses." All game fish, regardless of size, may be retained and counted. All trout (except lake trout) must be retained ii;t possession and counted. No variety of trout, except lake trout, may be taken from 9 P. M. until one hour before sunrise the following morning. SOUTHEl.~N ~ONE_:._A~l territory lying south of th~ north line of township 124 west of the fifth prmcipal meridian, and south of the.north lme of township 35 west of the fourth principal meridian.. NORTHERN.ZONE-All.territory lying north of the above described township lines. Lme runs approximately straight east and west through Browns Valley Morris St Cloud Princeton, and Cambridge. Everything above line is Northern Zone. ' ' ' l ()