Upper Red Lake

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

• Northern Pike: All from 30-40” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 40”.
• Walleye: Beginning May 9, 2026 through November 14, 2026, the daily and possession limit is five; only one over 17” allowed in possession. Beginning November 15, 2026 through February 28, 2027, the daily and possession limit is four; only one over 17” allowed in possession.
• A person’s statewide bag limit may not include more than current bag limit of Red Lake walleye
• State anglers: The actual boundary is not a true north-south line. To simplify, it’s recommended that anglers stay east of the longitudinal coordinate of 94 deg. 43’ 12.0” to ensure they are on state waters.
• The fish carcass retention requirements are still in effect. See page 37 of the Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet.
• Those portions of Red Lake located within the Red Lake Indian Reservation are closed to non-band members except by special authorization of the tribal council.