Lake BemidjiFishing
Lake Bemidji fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Lake Bemidji 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; Muskellunge Jun 6 - Nov 30; Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass catch-and-release Mar 1 - May 22, harvest May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 (smallmouth reverts to catch-and-release Sept 14 - Feb 28); Crappie/Sunfish/Perch open continuously. No lake-specific override found for Lake Bemidji.
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye/Sauger | — | 6 | Combined total; only 1 over 20" allowed in possession. |
| Northern Pike | — | 10 | North-central Zone: not more than 2 over 26"; all 22-26" must be released immediately. |
| Muskellunge | 54" | 1 | — |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | — | 6 | Combined total, either species, when the season is open. |
| Crappie | — | 10 | Combined black + white crappie. |
| Sunfish | — | 20 | Combined bluegill, pumpkinseed, and other listed species. |
| Yellow Perch | — | 20 | Possession limit 40. |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Lake Bemidji through the state portal.