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Northern Minnesota anglers planning a trip to Upper Red Lake this spring will be fishing under the same rules as last year. The Minnesota DNR has confirmed that the 2026 open-water season — beginning Saturday, May 9 — will carry a five-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
The regulation mirrors what was in place for the 2025 open-water season, offering some consistency for anglers who made the drive to one of the region’s most productive walleye fisheries last year.
“Upper Red Lake walleye have been managed at a level that, among other factors, resulted in a number of recent strong year classes,” said Andy Thompson, DNR area fisheries supervisor for Bemidji. “This regulation is an opportunity for anglers to keep abundant young walleye while also maintaining spawners at a level that continues to produce successful year classes.”
The one-over-17-inch rule is intentional. DNR managers say Upper Red Lake’s spawning stock has a “sweet spot” — populations high enough to produce walleye fry, but not so crowded that young fish struggle to find food and survive. Focusing harvest on smaller, plentiful fish helps keep that balance intact.
Walleye management on Upper Red Lake is a joint effort between Red Lake Nation and the Minnesota DNR, guided by a harvest plan that was last revised in 2025. The Upper Red Lake Citizen Advisory Committee also weighs in, reviewing harvest totals and regulation options each season. Winter harvest regulations for 2026-2027 will be set after this summer’s fishing season and fall assessment netting.
The DNR is reminding all anglers to protect Upper Red Lake — and every Minnesota water they visit — from aquatic invasive species. Before leaving any boat landing, make sure to:
A decontamination station is available at the Tamarac River Big Bog Public Water Access, known locally as Homestead Park.
Full 2026 fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake are available on the Minnesota DNR website.
