Green LakeFishing
Green Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Green Lake in Minnesota. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Minnesota fishing license.
Regulations
Minnesota DNR
2026 MN statewide inland season (verify annually - dates shift each year): Walleye/Sauger & Northern Pike May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027; Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass catch-and-release Mar 1 - May 22, harvest May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027. Green Lake (Kandiyohi) carries a special reduced Walleye possession limit (see below) year-round.
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye/Sauger | — | 3 | Special regulation for Green Lake (Kandiyohi) — statewide baseline is 6 (only 1 over 20"). |
| Northern Pike | — | 10 | North-central Zone: not more than 2 over 26"; all 22-26" must be released immediately. Statewide baseline. |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | — | 6 | Combined total, either species, when the season is open. Statewide baseline. |
| Crappie | — | 10 | Combined black + white crappie. Statewide baseline. |
| Sunfish | — | 20 | Combined bluegill, pumpkinseed, and other listed species. Statewide baseline. |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Green Lake through the state portal.