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Trout Streams, Alternative to Ice Fishing
If the thought of sitting around and staring through a hole in the ice doesn't exactly jibe with the idea of fishing, take heart -- there's an alternative even in the coldest part of the year. Winter trout fishing opens on Jan. 1 and continues through March 31 on about 135 miles of trout water on 38 stream reaches in southeastern Minnesota. Fed by warmer groundwater, many streams there remain relatively ice free all winter, and the trout living in these streams more often than not cooperate with anglers to provide excellent winter fishing opportunities, said DNR Lanesboro Area Fisheries Manager Steve Klotz. While the trout are willing to bite,...
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If the thought of sitting around and staring through a hole in the ice doesn't exactly jibe with the idea of fishing, take heart -- there's an alternative even in the coldest part of the year. Winter trout fishing opens on Jan. 1 and continues through March 31 on about 135 miles of trout water on 38 stream reaches in southeastern Minnesota. Fed by warmer groundwater, many streams there remain relatively ice free all winter, and the trout living in these streams more often than not cooperate with anglers to provide excellent winter fishing opportunities, said DNR Lanesboro Area Fisheries Manager Steve Klotz. While the trout are willing to bite,...
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Minnesota Fishing Regs & Licenses
Resident
Angling, 24-hour - $9.50
Angling, Individual Annual - $17.00
Nonresident
Angling, 24-hour - $9.50
Angling, 7-day - $26.50
Angling, Individual Annual - $38.50
License Requirements:
All people 16 years and older need a license unless otherwise noted. To purchase a non-commercial game or fish license, nonresidents and residents must have their social security number on file with DNR or must provide it.
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Angling, 24-hour - $9.50
Angling, Individual Annual - $17.00
Nonresident
Angling, 24-hour - $9.50
Angling, 7-day - $26.50
Angling, Individual Annual - $38.50
License Requirements:
All people 16 years and older need a license unless otherwise noted. To purchase a non-commercial game or fish license, nonresidents and residents must have their social security number on file with DNR or must provide it.
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