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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - January 29, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-01-29

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports slush conditions on all area lakes have increased and several anglers using ATVs reported difficulty accessing lakes. Angler success was overall good and seemed to be an improvement from previous weeks. Snowmobile activity was low but consistent as trails seemed to be holding, although in generally poor condition.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) focused on checking anglers this week. He also patrolled for snowmobile and ATV activity.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked primarily angling and recreational vehicle enforcement throughout the week. The warm weather has brought slush to area lakes. Most fish bites have been slow in the area. Enforcement action was taken for unmarked fish houses, no shelter tags, failure to transfer snowmobile ownership, and failure to display ATV registration. Seventeen youths were certified in snowmobile safety in Babbitt.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) checked anglers on area lakes. Time was also spent in Duluth for a work detail with area officers.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) reports anglers continue to catch on fish on area lakes. The warm weather has now pretty much made the snowmobile trails unusable. Ledeen also received multiple complaints of wolf activity. Enforcement action was taken for ATV and angling violations.

Silver Bay vacant.