 We are just a few short weeks away from the Malax Lake walleye fishing opener on December 1st and the DNR is reminding anglers that they will be able to keep at least one walleye this winter. When the fishing season opens, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye 20 to 22 inches or one longer than 28 inches. In addition, there will be no bait restrictions similar to the ones enforced over the summer. The walleye season will reopen on December 1st and the restrictions this year are going to be a one fish limit again like last year, slight difference in the slot limit. This year the fish needs to be between 20 and 22 inches in length or an angler could keep one walleye over 28 inches so it's either one in the slot or one over 28 inches. The DNR says the size regulations are to protect Malax Lake's walleye spawning population. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.