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Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.

If enacted via a rulemaking process, the change would not become effective until May 2027.

People can view additional details and share their thoughts on the regulation being considered through Friday, Aug. 15, by visiting the DNR’s walleye web page (mndnr.gov/walleye) and completing the online questionnaire.

The DNR’s most-recent statewide angler survey results reported that 48% of respondents favored the change and 23% were opposed. Remaining respondents had no opinion.

Results of more than 4,000 on-the-water interviews with anglers about their catches  conducted from 2021-2023 showed 67% supported the change, 18% opposed and 15% were neutral.