Fishing Regulations in Division 18 & Crotch Lake

Non-residents can buy a Fishing License and Outdoor Card on-line here

Please Note: Crotch Lake is a fish sanctuary from March 1st to the opening of Walleye, which is the 2nd Saturday in May.

Walleye (Yellow Pickerel) Regulations (Division 18):

Open Season: 2nd Sat. May to Dec. 31
Limit - Sport License: 4 in one day
Limit - Conservation License: 2 in one day
Size Restrictions: Must be between 16 inches to 19.5 inches (40 to 50 CM) - That is with the tail being pinched for max length.

WARNING: Not a hair under or over the slot size or you will be changed. If the "out of slot size" Walleye is releasable it's a $180 ticket. If the Walleye's health has been compromised or it's dead it's a $280 ticket. Keeping over the limit is $280 per Walleye in your possession. If you get caught with six walleyes that's a $1680 ticket.

Northern Pike Regulations (Division 18):

Open Season: 2nd Sat. May to Dec. 31
Limit - Sport License: 6 in one day
Limit - Conservation License: 2 in one day

Smallmouth Bass Regulations: (Division 18)

Open Season: 3rd Saturday in June to December 15th
Limit - Sport License: 6 in one day
Limit - Conservation License: 2 in one day

Largemouth Bass Regulations: (Division 18)

Open Season: 3rd Saturday in June to December 15th
Limit - Sport License: 6 in one day
Limit - Conservation License: 2 in one day

Perch (Yellow Perch) Regulations: (Division 18)

Open Season: On Crotch Lake 2nd Saturday in May to April 30
Limit - Sport License: 50 in one day
Limit - Conservation License: 25 in one day