As summer fishing heats up on beautiful Lake Augusta, we’d like to offer a friendly reminder about the current fishing regulations for sunfish, crappie, northern pike, bass, perch, channel catfish and walleye. These rules help maintain a healthy fish population and ensure that everyone can enjoy great fishing for years to come.
Note: These rules only apply to the central part of MN. Other areas of MN have different rules.
Walleye: Daily Limit 6
Only 1 walleye over 20 inches may be kept. Walleye are a prized catch in Minnesota waters. Following the slot limit helps maintain a strong breeding population and supports long-term sustainability.
Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027.
Northern Pike: Daily Limit 10 (w/size restrictions)
Only 2 pike over 26 inches may be kept. All pike between 22 and 26 inches must be released. This regulation is designed to reduce the number of smaller pike while protecting the midsize range to improve the overall size structure of the population.
Season: May 9, 2026 – February 28, 2027.
Largemouth Bass: Daily Limit 6…
May 9-23, 2026, Catch and Release Only.
New….Continuous Year Round with Catch & Release Only during May 9 – May 23, 2026.
Sunfish: Daily Limit 10
Sunfish numbers and size can decline quickly if overharvested. Please take only what you need and practice catch-and-release when possible. Season is continuous all year.
Crappie: Daily Limit 5
Crappies are fun to catch and delicious to eat. Be mindful of the limit and help protect future crappie generations.
Season is continuous all year.
Perch: Daily Limit 20
40 in Possession. Season is continuous all year.
Channel Catfish: Daily Limit 5
Only 1 over 24 Inches. Season is continuous all year.
We encourage everyone to review the full Minnesota DNR fishing regulations before heading out. Whether you’re casting from the dock or cruising in the boat, thank you for doing your part to preserve the balance of Lake Augusta’s ecosystem.
MN DNR Fishing Link: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/index.html