Atlantic salmon across Minnesota
Atlantic salmon: Minnesota limits and records.
- 5 combined total; milimit
- 12 lb 13 ozrecord
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Atlantic salmon, statewide
Atlantic salmon is a Minnesota fish in the DNR trout and salmon family group. The booklet row for lake superior and tributaries below posted boundaries sets 5 combined total; minimum size 10″ and runs Continuous.
The record table shows 12 lb 13 oz from Baptism River, 1991.
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| Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior and tributaries below posted boundaries | 5 combined total; minimum size 10" | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
State record Atlantic salmon
| Category | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| certified weight | 12 lb 13 oz | Baptism River | Lake | 1991 |
Minnesota DNR state records; angler names left out.
Who guides for Atlantic salmon
- Action Fishing ChartersLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, Duluth, (218) 355-8540
- Angler Management ChartersLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, Duluth, (218) 390-7933
- Grand Marais ChartersLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, Grand Marais, (218) 370-5800
- Reel SwedeLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, (218) 387-4159
- Superior Pursuits Charter FishingLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, Duluth, (906) 360-7513
- Tofte ChartersLake Superior charter, Lake Superior, Schroeder, (218) 663-9932
Fish beside Atlantic salmon in the DNR groups
- Lake trouttrout and salmon family
- Brook trouttrout and salmon family
- Brown trouttrout and salmon family
- Rainbow trouttrout and salmon family
- Steelheadtrout and salmon family
- Splaketrout and salmon family
- Tiger trouttrout and salmon family
- Chinook salmontrout and salmon family
- Coho salmontrout and salmon family
- Pink salmontrout and salmon family
- Kokanee salmontrout and salmon family
- Lake whitefishtrout and salmon family
Scenery a short drive from Atlantic salmon
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Photo: Pete Nelson ( PeteNelson at English Wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photo: Runner1928, CC0
Reader questions on Atlantic salmon
How many Atlantic salmon can I keep in Minnesota?
5 combined total; minimum size 10" (Lake Superior and tributaries below posted boundaries), season Continuous.
Does Minnesota keep a record for Atlantic salmon?
12 lb 13 oz from Baptism River (1991).
Which lakes did the DNR net the most Atlantic salmon in?
See the DNR notes above.
Do DNR hatcheries raise Atlantic salmon?
No stocking is listed.
Which marks identify Atlantic salmon?
See the DNR profile.
Can Atlantic salmon be kept in every month in Minnesota?
Continuous
Which Minnesota license do I need for Atlantic salmon?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Who runs trips for Atlantic salmon?
6 guides list it, including Action Fishing Charters.
Find Atlantic salmon near your Minnesota home
Every lake named here has a page with survey catch and limits.