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A Tale Of Two Bass Fishermen
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Sound familiar? Well, this story has a little of both to be told. I could not tell the story of how I caught a 65 pound striped bass without there being a moral or a few lessons attached. That would be too much like bragging! It began like one of the many fishing adventures that Len Lapsys and I have had since we have known each other. The weather was good and the anticipation for tangling with stripers was high. Our juices were flowing, we were excited, just like kids in a candy store. The fishing had been good and steadily improving over the last two weeks before that... Read More
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Sound familiar? Well, this story has a little of both to be told. I could not tell the story of how I caught a 65 pound striped bass without there being a moral or a few lessons attached. That would be too much like bragging! It began like one of the many fishing adventures that Len Lapsys and I have had since we have known each other. The weather was good and the anticipation for tangling with stripers was high. Our juices were flowing, we were excited, just like kids in a candy store. The fishing had been good and steadily improving over the last two weeks before that... Read More
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Minnesota Fishing News
- Late arrival of spring affecting migrating birds Spring is an exciting time to see wildlife in Minnesota. Birds are returning from their winter homes, but this w...
- Bemidji area streams closed to fishing during the first week of walleye season (May 7, 2008) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending fis...
- Anglers should check access conditions before heading north Ice-out is about 10 days behind last year but frozen lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota sh...
- DNR seeks comments on access proposal for state forest lands in northern St. Louis County (May 7, 2008) Two public meetings about a draft forest classification a...
- A Journey Through Time Friday, June 277:30-9 PMLake Shetek in Nicollet's timeJoin ecologist and landscape historian Nancy Sather for a short nature hike followed...
- Ice causing problems at public water accesses; not all will be ready in time for fishing opener Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trails and Waterw...
- DNR closes fishing on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake through May 16 to protect walleye (May 6, 2008) Due to the late ice cover and early walleye opener, concentratio...
- Wanted: Turtle Spotters (May 6, 2008) It's been a long winter, but now birds are singing, trees are budding, and Blanding's turtles are hungry and on the move af...
- DNR warns early season anglers about danger of cold-water shock (May 6, 2008) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds early-season anglers ab...
- Fishing Opener update: Public water access conditions vary due to late ice out (May 6, 2008) Minnesota boaters will find a variety of conditions at public water ...
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Minnesota Licenses
Resident 12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
Resident 12-Month Freshwater/Saltwater - $32.50
Nonresident
3-Day Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing - $16.50
12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $31.50
General Regulations for Fish Management Areas: 1. A fishing license is required for residents from 16 to 64 years of age, and for nonresidents 16 or more years of age, to fish by any method, including cane poles, on a Fish Management Area. Refer to Fishing License Fees for exemptions. 2. The possession of fishing tackle is prohibited on any Fish Management Area that is closed to fishing.
Resident 12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
Resident 12-Month Freshwater/Saltwater - $32.50
Nonresident
3-Day Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing - $16.50
12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $31.50
General Regulations for Fish Management Areas: 1. A fishing license is required for residents from 16 to 64 years of age, and for nonresidents 16 or more years of age, to fish by any method, including cane poles, on a Fish Management Area. Refer to Fishing License Fees for exemptions. 2. The possession of fishing tackle is prohibited on any Fish Management Area that is closed to fishing.
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