Minnesota
Trollers want different fee structure for Lake Superior
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Duluth, Minn. — Is Lake Superior being slighted when it comes to proceeds from the state trout and salmon stamp? Some Superior anglers believe so, and now are promoting a
Feb. 19 – Walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass, muskie fishing season ends.
Anglers begin targeting panfish as walleye bite slows
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The best daytime walleye bite is at south end gravel areas in 22 to 27 feet of water. Lowlight periods seem to provide activity on the eight –
Drawdown on Swan Lake progressing very slowly
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Nicollet, Minn. — While water isn’t flowing out of Swan Lake as fast as officials hoped, it is progressing nonetheless. The water’s going down about one-quarter inch per day, and
Mdewakanton band to exercise treaty claims
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – For the first time in more than 100 years, Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community members netted in the place where they believe they were placed on earth. That

Red Lake Band, DNR: Fishery is in great shape
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. – While Red Lake supports what officials call a surplus of spawning-sized walleyes, both the DNR and Red Lake Band of Chippewa plan to play it safe in
Tournaments/Contests
Jan. 21: Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, 12 noon-3 p.m., Gull Lake. For more info call Bob Slaybaugh, 1-800-950-9461. Jan. 22: Annual Isanti KC Family Ice Fishing Contest, 1-3 p.m., Green Lake, Hwy 47 &