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In Minnesota, where should you put unwanted bait?

In the trash.

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  1. In the trash ✔
  2. Back in the lake
  3. Onto the shore

Why: Bait animals and plants can spread to waters where they don't belong. Releasing bait into Minnesota waters is illegal.

Huh, didn't know that: It is also illegal to bring live minnows and leeches into Minnesota from out of state.

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Answer: In the trash. Bait animals and plants can spread to waters where they don't belong. Releasing bait into Minnesota waters is illegal.

  1. Aquatic invasive species and fishing (Minnesota DNR) www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/fishing.html
    Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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