Use of sonar prohibition when fishing for muskellunge or northern pike in certain waters

This bill prohibits anglers in Minnesota from using sonar, drones, and related advanced targeting technology while fishing for muskellunge or northern pike in specific waters. The restriction applies only to lakes where these fish populations naturally reproduce without being primarily maintained through stocking, as designated by the state commissioner. Additionally, the law bans the possession of active or deployable equipment in these areas unless it is completely powered off and physically secured to prevent immediate use. By updating existing statutes, the legislation aims to limit the use of high-tech tools that could alter how these fish are caught in designated conservation zones.