MN fishing license question

I’m headed to Snowbank Lake near Ely shortly. I’d like to purchase my license online. I’ll get a 7 day. Do I need walleye or trout stamp? Planning to fish for both but only out of inland lakes. Thanks.

Hi Robby — Walleye stamps are totally voluntary in MN. You’ll need the trout stamp if you plan to target trout.

Have fun!

Thanks much. Saved me a lot of time looking for answer. Working lots until I escape.

I always thought you didn’t need a trout stamp unless you were fishing designated trout water, but apparently that has changed. This is from the DNR web page

Do I need a trout stamp when fishing in non-designated trout lakes and streams?
No, you do not need a trout stamp unless you are trying to catch trout or decide to keep one. If you are 65 or older, or younger than 18, or are fishing with a valid 24- or 72-hour license, you do not need a trout stamp to fish for or keep trout anywhere

There are a few exceptions, Grindstone lake for example, where it is a designated trout lake, but you don’t need a trout stamp to target trout, if you catch one though, it’s right back into the drink right away if you don’t have the stamp. For the $10 it’s really just good insurance.

The walleye stamp is voluntary, but you should get a trout stamp. There are a few lakes in which you don’t need one, but it’s still a good idea.

robby wrote:

Thanks much. Saved me a lot of time looking for answer. Working lots until I escape.

Enjoy it up there. Did a BWCA trip for lakers this June and it was the highlight of my summer.

If you’re serious about targeting lake trout, have a good plan to get deep. Downriggers, leadcore, snap weights, #12 tail dancers, or jigging with some big 2-ouncers all work — Big white tubes, or hair jigs are what I bring. Treble trailers help. Lakers on Snowbank feed on cisco, so if you can find greasy piece of cut bait to add to the treble, even better. Good luck!

When it’s really cold, the sounds of the snow when walking on it.

Many thanks to all.