Question 1

How much is a fishing license in Minnesota?

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Most Popular Fishing Licenses In Minnesota  
MN Residents

1 Year Individual Angling (One Person)
$25
Valid for MN residents age 18 and older.
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1 Year Combination Angling (Married Couple)
$40
Valid for residents legally as recognized by MN state law. Each angler needs a separate trout stamp to fish for trout. (Spouse may fish with this license, but must purchase a trout stamp separately to fish for trout.)
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Non-Resident

1 Year Individual Angling (One Person)
$51
Valid for Nonresidents age 18 and older. Nonresidents under age 16 do not need a license if the parent or guardian is licensed. However, the child's fish are included in adult's limit.
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Other Fishing Licenses In Minnesota  
MN Residents

1 Year Angling License (Individual)
$25
Valid for MN residents age 18 and older.
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24 Hour Angling License (Individual)
$12

Valid for residents to fish for a 24 hour period. Trout stamp not required to fish for trout.
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72 Hour Angling License (Individual)
$14
Angling for residents for 72 consecutive hours.
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3 Year Angling License (Individual)
$71
Resident 3 Year Angling license.
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Non-Resident

24 Hour Individual Angling License
$14
Valid for non-residents to fish for a 24 hour period. Trout stamp not required to fish for trout.
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72 Hour Individual Angling License
$36
Valid for a non-resident for 72 continuous hours. Trout stamp not required to fish for trout.
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7 Day Individual Angling License
$43
Valid for a non-resident fishing for 7 consecutive days. Trout stamp may be required for trout fishing.
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14 Day Couple Non-Resident Individual
$54
Valid for a nonresident(legally married as recognized by MN law) for 14 days, Trout stamp required for trout fishing. (Spouse may fish with this license, but must purchase a trout stamp separately to fish for trout.)
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1 Year Family Angling License
$68
Valid for nonresidents(legally married as recognized by MN law) and children under age 16. Allows children under age 16 to possess their own limit of fish. (Single parents may also choose this license to include children under 16).
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Question 2

When is Minnesota fishing opener?

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The fishing season opener for popular species like Walleye, Northern Pike and Bass is scheduled for 2 weeks before Memorial Day for the majority of Minnesota waters. The complete list of species and zones is available from the Minnesota DNR website.

Question 3

What kind of fish are in Minnesota?

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Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Crappie Walleye Muskellunge Yellow Perch Northern Pike

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