2025 Session
Last amended: 1984 session
§ 1.146 — State Fish
Plain-Language Summary
The walleye is the official state fish of Minnesota. A photograph of the walleye is kept in the Office of the Secretary of State.
1.146 STATE FISH.
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Subdivision 1.Walleye.
The walleye, Stizostedion v. vitreum, is the official fish of the state of Minnesota. §
Subd. 2.Photograph.
A photograph of the walleye shall be preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State.
History:
1965 c 576 s 1,2; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
History: History: 1965 c 576 s 1,2; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
Practical Notes
The walleye (Stizostedion v. vitreum) is Minnesota’s most popular game fish and is central to the state’s fishing culture and tourism industry. Walleye fishing is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources through seasons, limits, and size restrictions.