HF2661 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Three-line fishing in Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers allowed.
Related bill: SF2624
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to modify the rules regarding the number of fishing lines that anglers can use while fishing in certain rivers in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill allows anglers to use up to three fishing lines specifically in the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River.
- This change applies to fishing rules that typically permit only a limited number of lines to be used by anglers.
Significant Changes
- Currently, Minnesota law generally allows fishing with only one line, with exceptions for two lines in certain conditions or locations, such as when ice fishing.
- This bill introduces a new provision allowing the use of three lines, but exclusively in the specified sections of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.
Relevant Terms
game and fish, threeline fishing, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, angler, fishing lines, Minnesota statutes, ice fishing.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
Citations
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