Minnesota Statutes § 97C.391 - BUYING AND SELLING FISH

§ Subdivision 1.General restrictions. A person may not buy or sell fish taken from the waters of this state, except: (1) minnows; (2) common carp; (3) smelt taken from Lake Superior and rivers and streams that flow into Lake Superior; (4) fish taken under licensed commercial fishing operations; (5) fish that are private aquatic life; and (6) fish lawfully taken and subject to sale from other states and countries. § Subd. 2.Restrictions on certain game fish. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, muskellunge, and sunfish may be bought or sold by a private hatchery or aquatic farm, or as prescribed by the commissioner. § Subd. 3.Rules. The commissioner may by rule establish reasonable conditions on the buying and selling of fish that would prevent or slow the spread of certifiable diseases and invasive species.