Mille Lacs walleye fishing regulation change coming this month

Walleye regulation change

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(ABC 6 News) — The DNR is changing the walleye limit in Mille Lacs.

Starting August 16th, fishers will be able to catch two walleye until Saturday, November 30th. Both fish can be 18-20 inches long, or one can be 18-20 inches while the other is has to be longer than 28 inches.

The DNR says less people have been fishing than expected, thus leading to the change.