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Ask a 'sotan is an occasional series exploring the questions from curious Minnesotans about our state. Have a question about life in Minnesota? 

We’re collecting questions from audience members at the Minnesota State Fair MPR Booth about what they’re most curious about. One question we received: How many types of fish are in Minnesota?

There are 162 species of fish found in Minnesota waters, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. 

A 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey showed the most popular fish for anglers is walleye, followed by northern pike and muskies, then panfish, bass, crappies and trout.

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Follow-up question: what is the largest fish caught in Minnesota?

Darren Troseth of Jordan, Minn. caught a 78-inch lake sturgeon on the St. Croix River weighing an estimated 120 pounds in February. It currently holds the Lake Sturgeon catch and release state record. 

Massive state record 120lb sturgeon caught while ice fishing!

Before that, the largest fish recorded was a lake sturgeon caught on the Kettle River in 1994, weighing 94 pounds and 70 inches long.

Monster sturgeon pulled from St. Croix may be biggest-ever MN fish

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We’re collecting questions from audience members at the State Fair about what they’re most curious about. One question we received: How many types of fish are in Minnesota?

Shawn Perich holds a brook trout he caught.

Ask a 'sotan: How many fish species are there in Minnesota?

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