2026 Aitkin County Shoreline Ordinance and Summary
Most alterations within a Shoreland District require a land alteration or vegetation alteration permit from the Aitkin County Planning & Zoning Office. An application can be applied online using our online permit system.
Below are some examples of projects that require a land alteration or vegetation alteration permit from the County.
For a full list refer to the 2026 Aikin County Shoreline Ordinance PDF
- Clearing vegetation
- Grading and filling
- Rip-rap
- Excavation
- Annual Ice Ridge Repair
Additional Shoreland information: 2026 Aiktin County Shoreland District Summary PDF
Fishing License
Purchase your fishing license online through the DNR Website
Licenses also may be purchased by phone at 1-888-665-4236 (1-MN-LICENSE), or at approved vendors throughout the state.
A list is available here.
Resident & nonresident lifetime fishing license information & applications is linked here for Nonresident and Residents.
Watercraft License
Registration procedures and fees online through the DNR Website.
Local Township, City, State and Federal Resources Directory
Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Water Quality Planning Task Force
Aitkin County Lakes and Rivers Association (ACLRA)
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation Water Website Homepage
Aitkin County Lakes and Rivers Association (Facebook Page); ACLARA Website Link
Aitkin County Website
City of Garrison Website
Garrison Fire Department
Hazelton Township Contact Information
Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISIC)
Activities
The Jaques Art Center- Aitkin
Aitkin County Friends of the Arts Website (includes events)