It is important for all anglers to obtain the appropriate Minnesota or Wisconsin fishing license and understand the fishing regulations, all of which are dependent on which body of water that Sunset Glow Guide Service is servicing you.
Fishing License
Minnesota Waters
Resident: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), all residents of Minnesota, age 16 and over, require a current Minnesota fishing license if fishing in a Minnesota water.
Non-resident: All non-residents need a license except those age 15 and younger do not need a license if a parent or guardian is licensed.
Buy your Minnesota fishing license online
Wisconsin Waters
Resident: Per the Wisconsin DNR, all residents of Wisconsin, age 16 and over, require a current Wisconsin fishing license if fishing in a Wisconsin water.
Non-resident: All non-residents need a license except those age 15 and younger do not need a license.
Buy your Wisconsin fishing license online
General Fishing Regulations
It is each angler’s responsibility to read the fishing regulations for the state and body of water in which you are fishing.
Minnesota DNR Fishing Regulations
Wisconsin DNR Fishing Regulations
Lake Vermilion
Below are the Minnesota fishing regulations specific to Lake Vermilion.
| Species | Limit in Possession | Protected Slot | Season Start |
| Walleye | 4 (w/ only one over 26″) | 20-26″ | May 15, 2021 |
| Northern Pike | 2 (w/ only one over 40″) | 30-40″ | May 15, 2021 |
| Large and Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | None | May 15, 2021 |
| Muskie | 1 (over 54″) | 1-54″ | June 5, 2021 |
| Crappie | 10 | None | All year |
| Bluegill / Sunfish | 20 | None | All year |
| Rock Bass | 30 | None | All year |
| Perch | 20 daily / 40 possession | None | All year |
| Whitefish | None | None | All year |
Lake of the Woods
Below are the Minnesota fishing regulations specific to Lake of the Woods.
| Species | Limit in Possession | Protected Slot | Season Start |
| Walleye/Sauger | 6 (combined, not more than 4 can be Walleye, w/ only one over 28″) | 19.5-28″ | May 15, 2021 |
| Northern Pike | 3 (w/ only one over 40″) | 30-40″ | All year |
| Large and Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | None | All year |
| Muskie | 1 (over 54″) | 1-54″ | June 5, 2021 |
| Crappie | 10 | None | All year |
| Rock Bass | 30 | None | All year |
| Perch | 20 daily / 40 possession | None | All year |
