Daily limit
6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same)
Season
May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027
Max 1 over 20 in.
Size ruleOnly 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession
MN · Walleye
On inland Minnesota waters the walleye season opens May 9, 2026 and runs to the end of February 2027. The limit is six walleye and sauger combined, and only one walleye over 20 inches may be in your possession. Lake Superior has its own smaller limit and a 15-inch minimum.
Verified 2026-10-23Limits at a glance
Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027.
Daily limit
2 fish
Season
May 9, 2026 – Mar. 1, 2027
ReleaseMay keep
Size ruleMinimum length 15 inches
Watch for
- Many lakes (including Mille Lacs and Upper Red) have their own walleye rules; use the DNR lake finder.
- Border waters with Canada, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota follow separate tables.
- Conservation licenses carry smaller limits.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for walleye in Minnesota?
Inland waters statewide: 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Size rule: Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from?
March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-23.
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