Much of the heavy snow we had last week has settled down and you can access almost any place without any problems. On most lakes, there is 10-12 inches of good, clear ice.

We received a lot of snow this past week, which is not good for the ice-making process because the snow insulates the ice. I’ve already noticed the impact on Lake Bemidji.

CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #1) spent the week patrolling area snowmobile trails and lakes. Anglers who were willing to brave the cold and windy weather reported a slower bite. Ice conditions continue to ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on reducing the statewide walleye possession limit from ...

District 4 – Walker area Last updated: 2025-12-15 CO Michael Cross (Lake George) worked angling/spearing, late-season deer ...

CO Jack Lien (Walker) continued to check ice anglers and began snowmobile enforcement in his area. With the recent cold ...

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) monitored trapping activity and checked anglers on the Roseau River and Lake of the Woods. The walleye bite generally has been fair. Violations for the week included no ...

Minnesota is one of the US' great natural playgrounds, with deep woods, unspoiled nature, and at least 11,482 lakes, even more than claimed by the state's unofficial slogan, "Land of 10,000 Lakes." ...

The parcels, adjacent to existing state-owned land, will be used for wildlife habitat, logging and recreation.

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd #2) completed some reports and case investigations this week. One big-game conviction resulted in over ...

Overheard: The annual Columbia River adult salmon returns report has just been released and according to the report, anglers who enjoy fishing for spring salmon can look forward to better fishing than ...