Trout, trout, pretty little trout: Stocking time on the Vermillion River {video}
With the Minnesota trout opener looming on April 15, DNR Fisheries crews were planting thousands of rainbows in the south-metro coldwater fishery.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The ice is gone, but there hasn’t been much to report from anglers. As water temperatures continue to warm, many of the bays and boat harbors will start to hold panfish. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 LAKE OF THE WOODS Sturgeon fishing continues to be good in the…
Five weeks remain in this year’s legislative session.
Former state senator for whom the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council is partially named not a fan of Legacy bill unanimously passed by House last week.
A big part of the restoration has been regulations designed specifically to protect the slow-growing fish.
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended arson investigation training at Camp Ripley. Court was attended at the Roseau County courthouse. CO Huener also responded to a fire east of Strathcona and made contact with the person who accidentally started the fire. A complaint was taken regarding someone shooting from a vehicle at turkeys. CO Nicholas Prachar…
LAKE MILLE LACS Most of the lake is wide open and any ice that remained early this week was being pushed with the wind and deteriorating fast. Complete ice-out is likely to occur by the weekend, if not sooner. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 LAKE OF THE WOODS The lake is now open…
Banquets/Fundraisers April 15: RKBA Sportsman Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Pooters Sports Bar, Altura. For more info call Sheldon Goree, 507-429-5789. April 15: Southern Gateway MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Albert Lea. For more info call Deanne Von Wald, 507-213-0823. April 18: Madison Lake DU Banquet, Point Pleasant. For more info call Terry Weston, 507-381-8625. April 19: North Crow Wing…
With the Minnesota trout opener looming on April 15, DNR Fisheries crews were planting thousands of rainbows in the south-metro coldwater fishery.
First season kicks off April 12.
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked tip-up pike anglers on Lake of the Woods. Enforcement action was taken on anglers who dumped several trips’ worth of carcasses on the lake. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobiling, ATVing, boat/water safety, and angling enforcement. Time also was spent checking anglers on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy…
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The shorelines, bays, and harbors are mostly ice-free. There’s still plenty of main lake ice, but it has started to move when the wind blows. The ice fishing season is over so start looking for panfish to show up in the harbors and bays as the water warms. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811…
Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Faribault DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Faribault American Legion. For more info call Dustin Dienst 507-332-9884. April 7: Blue Earth County Minnesota Pheasants Inc, Kato Entertainment Center, Mankato. For more info call 507-387-9011. April 7: Paynesville DU Banquet, American Legion 281. For more info call Tony Flannigan, 320-333-3531. April 7: Watonwan River Longbeards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., St. James…
Ice angling lessons to consider as another incredible hard-water season draws to a close.
All but one of those positives were in a cluster that was about four miles west of Lanesboro.
Banquets/Fundraisers March 31: Central Stearn DU Banquet, Blackberry Ridge Golf Course. For more info call Mark Haus, 320-203-1942. March 31: Osakis DU Banquet, Osakis VFW. For more info call Jason Schultz, 320-491-8476. March 31: Rum River Longbeards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Northern Lights Banquet Center, Pease. For more info call Holly Altenhofen, 763-856-3568. March 31: Lost Marsh DU Banquet, Pemberton Community…
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Main lake ice continues to hold, but many shorelines and access points are now busted loose. Fishing pressure was light again this week, limited to a few people looking for panfish in the bays. With the warm weather this week, it’ll be tough to be fishing on them by the weekend. Johnson’s…
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Assistance was given in taking inventory of permanent fish houses still on the lake in anticipation of the March 31 removal deadline. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobile, ATV, boat and water safety, and angling enforcement. Time was spent checking anglers on Lake of…
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District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted with the law, ethics, and conservation portion of the hunter’s education course in Roseau. Anglers were checked on Lake of the Woods and the Warroad River. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobiling, ATVing, and angling enforcement. CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports an increase in fishing pressure since inland waters have…
Currently, the most serious penalties currently kick in with $5,000 in restitution value and result in five years of lost privileges.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS With the exception of some panfish in the bays or perch close to shore on the main lake, fishing pressure has been very limited. With cracks and heaves limiting travel options on the main lake and the uncertainty of ice conditions the further out you go, there just hasn’t been a lot…
Banquets/Fundraisers March 17: Red Lake DU Banquet, American Legion. For more info call Bryan Grove, 218-689-3458. March 17: Grant County DU Banquet, Hoffman Community Ctr. For more info call Andy Bye, 320-760-0962. March 17: UMD DU Banquet, Greyaolon Ballroom. For more info call Jace Marinetto, 218-398-0877. March 18: Pine County NWTF Banquet, 4 p.m., Hinckley Community Center, Hinckley. For more…
Banquets/Fundraisers March 10: Renville DU Banquet, Renville Community Center. For more info call Joe Schlaget, 320-847-3243. March 10: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. For more info call John Spelman, 719-440-6393. March 11: Twin Cities WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Roseville. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256. March 11: Minnesota Lakes WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Broadway…
LAKE MILLE LACS The shorelines and access points are beat up and the bridges over any cracks have been pulled by resorts. With the warm and cold weather, the ice is moving and buckling so you really need to watch where you’re going with an ATV. With the bridges gone, it’s tough to get to the mud flats so call ahead…
You can go as far west as Alexandria and still find walkable ice, although there is a distinct line west and south of this region that now offers few, if any, ice-fishing options.
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted the Wildlife Division with the necropsy of a dead moose. Work was done preparing a search warrant, and anglers were checked on Lake of the Woods. CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports mixed angling success for walleye on Lake of the Woods. Many people are starting to target large northern pike…