2026 regulation year
Boundary Waters Canoe Area 2026 — Minnesota Fishing Regulations
Minnesota statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Boundary Waters Canoe Area carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Minnesota's 2026 fishing rules — covering Smallmouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Wilderness regs: no live bait restrictions, lead-tackle ban on some lakes
Source: Minnesota special-water list
Per-species rules on Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Wilderness regs: no live bait on listed lakes
Official source
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative 2026 Minnesota fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.