Metro Area Fishing Report – July 12th, 2013
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA On Lake Minnetonka, you’ll find sunfish on the inside weed edges and bass on the outside edges. Northern pike are hitting spinners and suckers on top of the 15- to 18-foot weeds,
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA On Lake Minnetonka, you’ll find sunfish on the inside weed edges and bass on the outside edges. Northern pike are hitting spinners and suckers on top of the 15- to 18-foot weeds,

This year more than most, the DNR’s August roadside wildlife counts will go far in determining what pheasant hunters will find afield come October.

The wolf population in the state is lower than it was in 2008, but DNR officials say they still plan to hold a wolf hunting and trapping season this fall and winter.

The boater who hasn’t heard about aquatic invasive species either hasn’t been paying attention, or has lived under a rock the past few years.
Banquets/Fundraisers July 13: Minnewaska Lake Association Banquet, Minnewaska House, Glenwood. For more info call Mike Stai, 320-5961 July 15: Minnesota Waterfowl Assoc. Golf Tournament. New Prague Golf Club. 1:00 p.m. For more info www.mnwaterfowl.com Aug.

Numbers are down but above state and federal thresholds
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