Northwestern Minnesota Fishing Report – January 23rd, 2015
ALEXANDRIA AREA Maple Lake is kicking out crappies during low-light periods over 15 feet, as is Betsy Ross Bay on Lake Ida. Look to Lake Miltona for a few walleyes in 18 to 24 feet,
ALEXANDRIA AREA Maple Lake is kicking out crappies during low-light periods over 15 feet, as is Betsy Ross Bay on Lake Ida. Look to Lake Miltona for a few walleyes in 18 to 24 feet,

Minnesota fisheries officials continue to move toward a new era in pike regulations in the state, one that would resemble management of some game species, complete with zones and corresponding rules.

If you’re in the market for a new dog this spring, start looking for litters now
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 24: Crow River Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5 p.m., Spicer American Legion. For more info call Shawn Terning, 320-262-1588. Jan. 24: Southern Dakota Co. Sportsman’s Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Rosemount Amer. Legion. For more
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Enforcement action was taken for possessing marijuana and angling without a license. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobiling and
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies are being found suspended over 30 feet of water or more on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Independence, and Medicine Lake. Sunfish are sitting along the deep weeds of Medicine or Phelp’s Bay
FARIBAULT AREA Look to Roberds Lake for crappies and a few sunfish in 17 to 20 feet, while Kelley Dudley Lake is producing crappies in 15 feet to the left of the access. On Cannon

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Four men have been charged in connection with a five-year poaching investigation conducted by DNR conservation officers.
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