Special Area Fishing Regulations

• Black bass—15” minimum length limit
• Hybrid striped bass—20” minimum length limit; daily limit of 4
• Crappie—15 fish daily limit
• Walleye and sauger—18” minimum length limit

Is open and stocked daily from March 1 through Oct. 31. Anglers need a fishing permit, unless exempt, as well as a daily trout tag. The daily trout tag is $3 for adults and $2 for those 15 and younger.

The daily limit is 4, and you must stop fishing for any species after having 4 trout in possession. As for details about area regulations when you purchase your tag.

Catch-and-release fishing is only available from Nov.9 through Feb. 11. Maramec Spring Park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A fishing permit, unless exempt, and a trout permit are required. Only flies may be used.

• Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
• Trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits, except during the dates listed below.

Nov. 1 - Jan. 31: 

• Catch and release only for trout
• Flies, artificial lures and unscented soft plastic baits only

In Phelps County:

The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.

From Yelton Spring to Little Piney Creek, including Wilkins Spring and spring branch:

Blue Ribbon Trout Area—Length limit at least 18"; Daily limit 1.

• Only flies and artificial lures may be used, and soft plastic baits and natural and scented baits are prohibited when fishing for any species.
• Gigging, bowfishing and using an atlatl are prohibited, and fish taken by these methods may not be possessed on these waters or their banks.