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HF2661 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Three-line fishing in Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers allowed.

Related bill: SF2624

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing Minnesota fishing regulations to allow anglers to use additional fishing lines in specific parts of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes changes to the rules regarding how many fishing lines an angler can use in certain waters in Minnesota.
  • Currently, an angler can use one line in general and two lines while ice fishing or in specified areas.
  • The bill allows for up to three fishing lines to be used by anglers in the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River.
  • The existing permissions for using two lines remain intact for the Minnesota River downstream of the Granite Falls Dam and the Mississippi River downstream of St. Anthony Falls.

Significant Changes

  • Expansion of Fishing Lines: The main change is expanding the number of lines that can be used from two to three in the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, which is an increase in current allowances and could lead to more efficient or varied fishing practices in those areas.

Relevant Terms

Mississippi River, St. Croix River, fishing lines, anglers, Minnesota River, fishing regulations, Granite Falls Dam, St. Anthony Falls.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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        "Clarification of conditions under which two lines may be used in specific areas."
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    },
    "citation": "97C.315",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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