MN-FISH Hosting Historic “Anglers’ Summit” 

MN-FISH Hosting Historic “Anglers’ Summit” 

Minnesota anglers encouraged to attend and participate 

Grand Rapids, Minn. (March 4, 2025) — Minnesota’s largest fishing organization—MN-FISH—announced that its ‘Anglers’ Summit,’’ featuring DNR fisheries officials, state anglers and fishing-related businesses, will be held March 27 at Timberlake Lodge Hotel.

The day-long event will include presentations about fishing or fish management issues, such as a DNR proposal to reduce the state’s walleye limit to 4 walleyes statewide (down from 6) and the potential year-round bass season.

MN-FISH executive director, Mark Holsten, said the goal of the Summit is to bring DNR fisheries leaders together with state anglers, resort owners, bait shop owners, guides and others in the Itasca County area. State fisheries chief Brad Parsons and other leaders in DNR will attend.

‘’We want to dig into issues affecting our anglers and our fisheries so we can make Minnesota fishing even better,’’ Holsten said.

MN-FISH members and sponsors, and industry leaders will be receiving an emailed invitation to attend the event in person. On March 8, remaining seats are available on a first-come, first served basis for any angler interested in attending. Go to MN-FISH.com to register.

There is no charge to attend the Summit and lunch will be provided.

Summit topics will also cover pike/muskie management issues, state fish stocking levels, forward-facing sonar and more.

MN-FISH is setting aside time for Summit attendees to share their own thoughts on issues affecting state angling.

“Our goal is to listen, and learn” said MN-FISH president, Ron Schara. ‘’For decades, state anglers didn’t have a voice in the legislature and interactions with DNR fisheries officials seldom moved the needle,’’ Schara said. ‘’Our goal at MN-FISH is to be that voice and, if necessary, be the squeaky wheel to improve fish management efforts in Minnesota.’’

During the 2023 legislative session, MN-FISH was instrumental in obtaining $98 million in state appropriations to modernize state fish hatcheries, repair public boat accesses and enhance opportunities for anglers who fish from shore.

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About MN-FISH

MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation & Coalition is Minnesota’s only non-profit organization formed as two entities in order to represent the interested of all Minnesota anglers and other stakeholders. MN-FISH Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit. Its mission is to restore, protect and enhance Minnesota sportfishing for present and future anglers to enjoy. The c-4 MN-FISH Coalition LLC was founded by the Foundation to become the voice of Minnesota Anglers before the DNR and state legislature on all fishing-related issues. To learn more, visit MN-FISH.com.