Ice Fishing Restrictions on Upper Red

(AP) Anglers will have to keep rulers handy while fishing Upper Red Lake this winter.

Beginning the first of December, the slot will be adjusted, requiring the release of all walleyes between 17 to 26 inches. Anglers can still keep four walleyes, and one over 26 inches.

The DNR is increasing the restrictions because fishing pressure has been higher on the ice than during open-water angling. Still, the prospects are expected to be pretty good for fish shorter than 17 inches.