2011 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)

FISH AND FISHING

Alewives, defined as protected wild animals, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Angling

Aquaculture brood stock, taking by angling, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4992

Aquatic farm waters, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4983

Canada, fish taken in, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.531, 97A.552

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Equipment, possession while netting whitefish and ciscoes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.805

Game and fish expedited permanent rules concerning, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.027

Importation from Ontario, limits, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.531

Licenses, see Angling under FISHING LICENSES

Lines and hooks, number, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.315

Nets for landing fish, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345

Private fish hatcheries, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.025, 97C.211

Restrictions while spearing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371

Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.011, 97C.385, 97C.395

Trout and salmon stamp validation, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.305

Trout streams, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.021

Unattended lines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.321

Aquaculture, see AQUACULTURE

Aquarium fish, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985

Aquatic life

Aquaculture, see Private aquatic life under AQUACULTURE

Fish defined as, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Aquatic management areas

Criteria for establishment, Minn. Statutes 2011 86A.06

Funding for, State Lottery revenues, in lieu sales taxes, Minn. Statutes 2011 297A.94

Land acquisition for critical aquatic habitat, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.02

Artificial lights, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.335

Asian carp, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.417

Bait, see BAIT

Bass, see BASS

Bluegill, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Boats

Charters, fishing guides, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.311

Dragging anchor through vegetation, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.601

Motorboats, in spawning beds and fish preserves, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.025

Taking mussels, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.701

Watercraft titling, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2011 86B.820

Boundary waters, see International waters under this topic

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, fish houses or dark houses, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.361

Bow fishing

Fishing with, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.376

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Tournaments, uncased bows, transporting, Minn. Statutes 2011 97B.055

Bowfin, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Breeding, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.201, 97C.205

Brook trout, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.395

Brown trout, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.395

Buffalo, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Bullheads, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984, 97A.015

Burbot, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Camps, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Canada, fish taken in, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.531, 97A.552

Carp, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984, 97A.015, 97C.341, 97C.521

Catfish, see CATFISH

Certifiable diseases, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.203, 97C.391, 97C.515, 97C.821

Chemicals, taking fish with, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.335

Chubs, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Ciscoes, see CISCOES

Clams, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.701

Commercial fishing, see COMMERCIAL FISHING

Commercial production, facilities, defined as agricultural resource projects, Minn. Statutes 2011 41A.02

Confiscation

Equipment, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.221

Fish taken in Canada, violation of executive order, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.552

Consolidated conservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2011 84A.32

Consumption, advisories, languages, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.043

Contests

Bow fishing tournaments, Minn. Statutes 2011 97B.055

Evidence of organizer's financial responsibility, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.081

Ice fishing contests, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.081

Permit, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.081

Contraband, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Crappies

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Lake of the Woods, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Rainy Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.395

Crayfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 84D.03, 97C.871

Dark houses, see DARK HOUSES

Data, private fish hatcheries, production, harvest, and sales data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Dead fish, removal, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.055

Definitions

Aquaculture Development Act, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.47, 17.4982

Classification of property, Minn. Statutes 2011 273.13

Consolidated Food Licensing Law, Minn. Statutes 2011 28A.03

Game and fish law, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Private fish hatcheries, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Designated trout lake or stream, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Destruction, compensation paid to state, Minn. Statutes 2011 35.95

Dip nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345, 97C.351

Disabled persons, crossbow fishing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97B.106

Diseases

Catfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4985, 17.4986

Certifiable diseases, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.203, 97C.391, 97C.515, 97C.821

Certification, transportation permits, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985, 17.4986, 97C.342

Disease-free histories, importation, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4986

Disease free water bodies, certification, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.342

Emergency fish diseases, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4991

Enzootic disease areas, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4986

Fish collectors, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4989

Inspections, see Fish health inspections under AQUACULTURE

Natural Resources Commissioner, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4989, 97C.391, 97C.515, 97C.821

State hatchery products, disposal of, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.203

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia, control, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985 to 17.4993, 97C.342

Dogfish, bowfin, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Drugs, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Eelpout, burbot, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Eggs

Aquatic farms, record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984

Diseases, see same under this topic

Disposal by department, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.203

For propagation, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Importation, aquaculture, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4986

Quarantine facilities, see under AQUACULTURE

Sucker eggs, for private hatcheries, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Endangered fish populations, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Enzootic disease areas, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4986

Equipment

Bait, see BAIT

Confiscation and seizure, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.221

Inspections, refusal to submit, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.251

Tackle shop signs, Minn. Statutes 2011 160.292, 160.295

Executive orders regarding, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.552

Experimental waters, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.001, 97C.007, 97C.205

Explosives, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035, 97C.325

Family fishing lakes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.005

Federal laws and regulations, incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2011 31.101

Fertilizers, endangerment, prevention, Minn. Statutes 2011 18C.201

Fines, muskellunge, illegal taking, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.335

Fish berries, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Fish bred for sale, defined as agricultural products, Minn. Statutes 2011 273.13

Fish collectors, certification and training, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982, 17.4989

Fish health blue book

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Use, fish health certification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4991

Fish health inspections, goldfish

Intrastate transfer or transport, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985

Fish houses, see FISH HOUSES

Fish packers, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.475, 97A.551, 97C.865

Fish preserves, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.025

Fish screens

Counties, duties, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.077

Without permit, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.075

Fish stocking

Bills of lading, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4986

Private aquatic life, see Fish stocking under AQUACULTURE

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.205

Sporting organizations, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.205

Star lake or river management plans, Minn. Statutes 2011 103B.701

State, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.201

United States, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.077

Fish vendors, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.475, 97C.861, 609B.113

Fishing camps, youth camps, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2011 144.71

Fishways over obstructions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.071

Flathead catfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Frogs, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.601, 97C.605

Fry, see Importation under AQUACULTURE

Fyke nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.011 to 97C.871

Game fish, see GAME FISH

Goldeyes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Goldfish

Defined as minnows, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Transportation, ornamental fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985

Great Lakes Commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2011 1.21

Green sunfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Guides

Boats, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.311

Fish packing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.865

Lake Superior, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.311

License fees, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.475

Saint Louis River estuary, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.311

Harpooning, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.381

Hatcheries, see Private fish hatcheries under this topic

Hooks

Angling hooks, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.315

Clusters of hooks, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.331

Fish body part other than mouth hooked, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.331

Snaghooks, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.331

Hoop nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Ice fishing

Contests, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.081

Lines, number, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.315

Natural Resources Department authority, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.385

Nonmotorized devices with recoil mechanism, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Parties, limits, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.305

Spearing, season, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371

Tip-ups, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.321, 97C.325

Unattended lines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.321

Immediately released fish, definition, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Importation

Aquaculture, see Importation under AQUACULTURE

Genetically altered fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.497

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Indians, treaty rights, see Indian treaties, hunting and fishing rights, settlement agreements under TREATIES

Inedible parts, possession, transportation, or sale, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.512

Inspections

Fish health inspections, gold fish, intrastate transfer or transport, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985

Fishery products, rulemaking, incorporation of federal regulations, Minn. Statutes 2011 31.101

International waters

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.361

Commercial fishing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

International boundary waters, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.045

Limits, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.531

Lake herrings, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Lake whitefish, see LAKE WHITEFISH

Leeches, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.501

Licensed waters, aquatic farms, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4983, 17.4984

Licenses

Fish packers, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.865

Private hatcheries, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Sucker eggs, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Taking fish, see FISHING LICENSES

Lights, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.335

Lime, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Limits

Fishing parties, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.317

Lake of the Woods, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Lakes with unbalanced fish populations, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.031

Muskellunge lakes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.011

Natural Resources Department authority, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.401

Ontario, fish taken in, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.531

Rainy Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Lines

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.315

Snaglines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.331

Trot lines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.321, 97C.325

Unattended lines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.321

Longear sunfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Madtoms, tadpole, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Management

Fish and wildlife management plan, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.941, 84.942

Game and fish expedited permanent rules, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.027

Special fish management tags, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.551, 97C.085, 97C.087

Manure, aquatic farms, storage, handling, and disposal, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4999

Measurement, length, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.327

Minnow dealers, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4988, 97A.475, 97C.501

Minnow haulers, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.475

Minnow retailers, see Retailers under MINNOWS

Minnows, see MINNOWS

Misrepresentation, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.861, 609B.113

Mississippi River, rough fish, taking, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.801

Mooneyes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Mudminnows, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Muskellunge, see MUSKELLUNGE

Muskellunge lakes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.011

Mussels, see MUSSELS

Natural habitat

Acquisition by Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.943, 84.944

Protecting, fishing restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Reinvest in Minnesota resources fund, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.95

Star lake or river management plans, Minn. Statutes 2011 103B.701

Natural Resources Department, rulemaking authority, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.027

Nets and netting

Bait fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.342

Commercial fish, Mississippi River, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.801

Dip nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345, 97C.351

Fyke nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Hoop nets, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Lake of the Woods, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

License exemption, youth, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.451

License requirements, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.301

Namakan Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.831

Prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Rainbow smelt, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345

Rainy Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345

Rough fish, prohibition on return of, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.346

Sand Point Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.831

Seines, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035, 97C.345, 97C.511

Tag requirement, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.351

Nett Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.855

No fishing signs, Minn. Statutes 2011 97B.001

Nonindigenous species, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Nonindigenous strains, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Nonnative aquatic species

Waters containing, commercial fishing in, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.821

Nonresidents

Harpooning, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.381

Rough fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.375

Spearing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371, 97C.375

Northern pike, see NORTHERN PIKE

Open season, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97A.021, 97C.395

Orange spotted sunfish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Ornamental fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4985

Overpopulation of fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.031

Packing

Fish packers, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.475, 97C.865

Preparation and packing for transportation, rules, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.551

Paddlefish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.411

Parties, limits, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.317

Peatland scientific and natural areas, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.035

Perch, seasons, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.395

Permits

Aquaculture brood stock, taking by angling, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4992

Transportation, minnows, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.515

Pesticides, use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2011 18B.07

Pike, see PIKE (ESOCIDAE)

Piscicides

Aquatic farms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984

Permit to use, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.051

Sale of fish before use of, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4983

Poisons

Piscicides, see same under this topic

Prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2011 84.941

Possession of fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.501, 97A.505, 97A.531, 97C.205

Private aquatic life, fish defined as, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.47

Private fish hatcheries

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

Fishing prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.025

Game fish, brood stock, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4992

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984, 97A.475, 97C.211, 97C.342

Minnows, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.515

Production, harvest, and sales data, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.211

State hatchery products, disposal of, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.203

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4998, 97A.421, 609B.103

Processing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Prohibited invasive species, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Public water reserves, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.101

Pumpkinseed, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Rainbow smelt, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.041, 383C.79

Raw fish, prepared food, exception, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2011 297A.61

Readily perishable food, fish defined as, Minn. Statutes 2011 28A.03

Ready-to-eat seafood, prepared food

Exception, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2011 297A.61

Red Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.855

Red Lake Game Preserve, Minn. Statutes 2011 84A.02

Regulated invasive species, nonindigenous species defined as, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4982

Rescue, endangered populations, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Rough fish, see ROUGH FISH

Sales

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.391

Lakefish and ciscoes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.805

Nonnative fish, aquarium facility licenses, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4988

Unlawful buying or selling, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.325

Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2011 297A.67

Salmon, see SALMON

Salmonids

Containment facilities, see Aquatic farms under AQUACULTURE

Diseases, see same under this topic

Sauger, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.395

Scientific and natural areas, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.093

Seasons

Angling, species, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.395

Experimental waters, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.001

Lakes with unbalanced fish populations, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.031

Muskellunge lakes, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.011

Natural Resources Department, authority, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.385

Open season, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97A.021

Piscicides, waters to be treated with, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.051

Spearing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371

Species of fish, see specific index headings

Seines

Minnows, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345, 97C.511

Prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.035

Seizure of equipment, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.221

Set lines, rough fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.801

Sheepshead, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Shipping fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.551

Signs

No fishing, Minn. Statutes 2011 97B.001

Tackle shops, Minn. Statutes 2011 160.292, 160.295

Size limits, measurement, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.327

Smelt

Bait, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.341, 97C.342

Lake Superior, sales, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.391

Rainbow smelt, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.041, 383C.79

Snares, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.325

Spawning beds, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.025

Spearing

Angling while, restrictions on, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371

License, see Spearing under FISHING LICENSES

Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.385

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371, 97C.375

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.345, 97C.371

Rough fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371, 97C.375

Season, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.011, 97C.371

Species, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.371

Special management waters, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.005, 97C.007, 97C.205

Sperm

Aquatic farms, record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2011 17.4984

Importation, see under AQUACULTURE

Splake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015, 97C.395

Stamps

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.405, 97A.475

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.045, 97A.405

Revenues, use, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.075

State fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 1.146

State lands, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.083

Stocking of fish, see Fish stocking under this topic

Stonecats, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Sturgeon

Game fish, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.825

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2011 97C.411

Suckers, see SUCKERS (FISH)

Summary of laws, distribution, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.051

Sunfish, see SUNFISH

Tackle shops, signs, Minn. Statutes 2011 160.292, 160.295

Tadpole madtoms, Minn. Statutes 2011 97A.015

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2011 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)

FISH AND FISHING