The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97C.395, to establish a continuous open season for taking largemouth and smallmouth bass. This change is made by inserting the language that specifies these two species will now be included in the list of fish that can be caught year-round, alongside other species such as sunfish, white crappie, and channel catfish.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous restrictions on the open season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, which were previously included in the seasonal regulations for walleye, sauger, and northern pike. The amendment aims to simplify fishing regulations and provide anglers with more opportunities to fish for these popular bass species throughout the year.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97C.395