 With Labor Day comes the changing season and that means the closing of walleye fishing on Malax Lake. Beginning tomorrow, anglers will no longer be allowed to catch walleye on Malax Lake. However, the live bait restriction will be lifted for those fishing from shore, pier or dock until November 30th. The live bait restriction is still in effect for those fishing from Watercraft. Fishing for all other species is perfectly fine as long as artificial lures are used or musky and pike fishermen can also use sacramentals eight inches or larger. The fishing that will last until November 30th. A new fishing year begins on December 1st so things could could change after that. With the closure, anglers cannot attempt to catch walleye while fishing for other species. Clayton Castle will have a full report on Malax Lake fishing during the fall months for tomorrow night's Northwest Adventure. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.