2026 regulation year
Mississippi River (upper) 2026 — Minnesota Fishing Regulations
Minnesota statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Mississippi River (upper) carries a special-regulation overlay 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.
Per-species rules on Mississippi River (upper)
Statewide rule; smallmouth fishery growing strong
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.