 anglers fishing upper red lake this winter will be able to keep four walleye of which one may be longer than 17 inches in a release from the Department of Natural Resources. This same regulation has been in effect since the walleye fishing opener in May but this will be the first winter season with the combination of a four fish bag limit and one over 17 inches allowed. Last year approximately 109,000 pounds of fish were harvested under a three fish bag limit during the winter season. The DNR says that the total harvest for the past winter and summer seasons combined was below the target harvest range. The extra fish in the daily bag limit this winter is expected to increase winter harvest. Red Lake walleye harvest is managed under a joint harvest plan revised back in 2015 by the Red Lakes Fisheries Technical Committee. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.