MN HF2843

Removes the statewide possession limit of one northern pike larger than 30 inches and establishes management zones with different daily and possession limits for northern pike.

Northeastern management zone (east and north of U.S. Highway 53): daily and possession limit of two pike; only one over 40 inches allowed when angling, with pike 30-40 inches immediately returned; one over 26 inches allowed when dark house spearing.

North central management zone (west and south of Highway 53, north of specified boundary line): daily and possession limit of ten pike; when angling, only two over 26 inches allowed with pike 22-26 inches immediately returned; dark house spearing allows two over 26 inches or one from 22-26 inches plus one over 26 inches.

Southern management zone (south of specified boundary line): daily and possession limit of two pike with 24-inch minimum size for both angling and dark house spearing.

Commissioner of Natural Resources must report by January 15, 2027, on the success of the new regulations with recommendations on whether to keep or modify them, submitted to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources.