DNR announces 2004 whitefish-tullibee sport-netting dates and regulations (2004-09-28)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the 2004 dates for the whitefish-tullibee sport-netting season.
As in past years, Schedule I lakes will be opened and closed on a 48-hour notice posted at lake accesses and other public places. These lakes are opened based on weather conditions that affect the vulnerability of game fish to accidental harvest and presence of whitefish or tullibees in shallow water.
Schedule II lakes will be opened and closed as follows: Schedule A lakes will be open from Friday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 5; Schedule B lakes will be open from Friday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 12; and Schedule C lakes will be open from Friday, Nov. 12, through Sunday, Dec 12.
Upper Red Lake, Beltrami County; Mille Lacs Lake, Aitkin, Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties; and O’Reilly Lake, Itasca County, will not be opened to sport gill netting in 2004.
Individuals can obtain a copy of the 2004 whitefish-tullibee regulations by calling the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157 or toll free 1 888 MINNDNR (646-6367).
Information is also available on the DNR Web site at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us.