UPDATED 7-19-24

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is seeking public comment on our Draft Water Quality Standards until 3pm on September 6, 2024. The 60-day comment period began on July 8th, 2024 and ends on September 6, 2024. The Tribe has extended the comment period to allow interested parties a greater opportunity to review and submit comments, suggestions, or concerns regarding the Band’s Draft Water Quality Standards.

These Draft Water Quality Standards were developed by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to provide the outline and standards for waters within the exterior boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation. Water quality standards include criteria for various water uses (such as drinking water, fishing, gathering, cultural and recreational activities) and specify the maximum allowable levels of pollutants in water bodies. This process is supported by the Band’s Treatment as a State for 303(c) authorities under the federal Clean Water Act.

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Angling, Game Fish - (LLBO Member ONLY) - May 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Angling, Game Fish - May 11, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Angling, Non-game Fish - May 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Perch/Pan Fish - Continuous Season (No limits imposed)
Spearing, Game Fish - December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Spearing, Non-game Fish - May 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Personal Gill Netting Lake Mouths(LLBO Members ONLY) - May 11, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Personal Gill Netting Stream (LLBO Members ONLY) - June 15, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Commercial Gill Netting (LLBO Members ONLY) - September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025


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