 Walleye fishing on one of the most popular walleye lakes in the state is coming to an end early this year. The Minnesota DNR has announced that walleye fishing season on Malax Lake will officially close next Tuesday, September 5th. Now while walleye fishing is closing, anglers can continue to fish other species using live bait from dock shore or pier until November 30th, but live bait restrictions continue to be in place for watercraft. Since walleye season is closing, the DNR says to be sure to not target walleye when fishing for other species. On the day after Labor Day, walleye fishing will close and there will be again a live bait ban. The exception with the live bait ban this time is if you're fishing from dock or from the shore, live bait is loud and we wanted to do that so you know primarily kids and families fishing panfish or whatever from the dock still had that opportunity. The DNR also says that anglers can fish for muskies and northern pike at night using artificial lures or succor minnows longer than eight inches. Bow fishing for rough fish is allowed at night. Possession of live bait and angling equipment is prohibited. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.