SF2624 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Three-line fishing in the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers permission
Related bill: HF2661
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to change fishing regulations in Minnesota to allow fishers to use more fishing lines in specific areas, namely the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.
Main Provisions
- The current law limits anglers to using one fishing line, with exceptions allowing two lines under certain conditions:
- Ice fishing.
- Specific areas designated by the commissioner, such as parts of Lake Superior.
- Particularly in the Minnesota River downstream of the Granite Falls Dam and the Mississippi River downstream of St. Anthony Falls.
- The proposed amendment will permit anglers to use up to three fishing lines in the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River.
Significant Changes
- This bill modifies the existing statute to expand the number of fishing lines allowed from two to three in key river locations, namely the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River.
Relevant Terms
- Fishing lines, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, angler, fishing regulations, Lake Superior, ice fishing, Minnesota River, Granite Falls Dam, St. Anthony Falls.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows the use of three lines in the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River."
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"summary": "The bill amends regulations on the use of fishing lines under section 97C.315 subdivision 1.",
"modified": []
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"citation": "97C.315",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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]