VINELAND, Minn. – As had been planned, the state closed walleye fishing on Mille Lacs for July. The Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries section manager, Brad Parsons, said the closure will assure better walleye fishing in the fall. Even then, from August 1 November 30, the walleye policy will be catch-and-release.

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