Goldeye across Minnesota
Limits, records and DNR survey waters for goldeye.
- No limitlimit
- 3 lb 5 ozrecord
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goldeye across Minnesota
Minnesota anglers meet Goldeye, a member of the mooneye family. Under the DNR row for inland waters (statewide): No limit, Continuous.
The Minnesota record weighed 3 lb 5 oz, from Minnesota River (2020). Look for it in 4 surveyed lakes; 4 are on this site. Spring Lake, Dakota County tops the gill net catch at 5 per net.
Bag and season for goldeye
| Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Inland waters (statewide) | No limit | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
goldeye in the DNR record tables
| Category | Weight | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| certified weight | 3 lb 5 oz | Minnesota River | Blue Earth | 2020 |
Minnesota DNR state records; angler names left out.
goldeye per gill net, best lakes
| Lake | Per gill net | Normal range | Avg lb | Survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake, Dakota County | 5 | 1.12 | 2001 | |
| Red Lake (Upper Red) | 4.85 | 0.99 | 2025 |
DNR LakeFinder latest survey per lake; standard and special gill nets.
Waters for goldeye
Lake pages listing goldeye
- Lake of the Woods725,583 acres
- Red Lake (Upper Red)119,294 acres
- Lake Pepin12,299 acres
- Spring Lake, Dakota County1,494 acres
River pages listing goldeye
- Mississippi RiverAitkin
DNR LakeFinder survey lists; largest lakes first.
Relatives of goldeye
- Mooneyemooneye family
Water you can reach from Goldeye, pictured
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What Minnesota anglers ask about goldeye
Which size rule covers goldeye in Minnesota?
No limit (Inland waters (statewide)), season Continuous.
How heavy is the Minnesota record goldeye?
3 lb 5 oz from Minnesota River (2020).
Where do Minnesota anglers find goldeye?
Spring Lake, Dakota County leads the DNR gill net catch at 5 per net; 5 waters on this site list it.
Will the DNR stock goldeye this year?
No stocking row names it.
Which other names does the DNR use for goldeye?
See the DNR profile.
Which months allow keeping goldeye in Minnesota?
Continuous
Which license do goldeye anglers carry in Minnesota?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Which guides target goldeye?
No guide lists it.
Chase goldeye across Minnesota
Choose any Minnesota lake or stream listed above.