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The smallmouth bass is one of the finest fish in fresh water, and Minnesota is fortunate to have some prime smallie waters. We can both sustain what we have and make it even better if we recycle these fish and protect their habitat. Releasing bronzebacks is one way to improve our fishing, and so is supporting good land-use policies and shoreline protections. Safeguarding our rivers and lakes from environmental degradation pays off with a better fishing future.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Minnesota DNR Information (lake reports): www.dnr.state.mn.us; U.S. Geological Survey (river levels): WaterData.usgs.gov; Smallmouth Angler (instruction and info): SmallMouthAngler.com