Ok Folks,
The DNR has been doing quite a bit of work on the Mississippi River since the start of the regulation
(12-20 inch protected slot, 3 fish daily bag, with one fish over 20″)for smallmouth bass in 1990. Xcel Energy has sampled the area around Monticello since 1978. We have biological evidence that there has been a statistically significant improvement in the smallmouth bass population between St. Cloud and Dayton. Much of the info can be found here DNR Montrose River Info
We had a recent creel survey last year between
St. Cloud and Coon Rapids. We probably talked to quite a few of you. I am trying to get an idea of your thoughts. From our interviews we found that 97% of you favored the regulation, and 94% of you would support extending this to Coon Rapids Dam. Even for anglers that fish the area between Dayton and Coon Rapids, 96% supported the regulation and 89% supported extending it to Coon Rapids Dam….
So what do you think?
A. Would you support extending the regulation to Coon Rapids Dam??
B. Leave the Regulation as is to Dayton?
The signs will be posted before the bass opener, and there will be public meetings this fall.
Your input is welcome.
Thanks in advance