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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 18, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-03-18

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports ice conditions progressively got worse over the week as large areas of open water have appeared at shorelines and areas of current. Cooler weather arrived at the weekend but angling activity was still extremely low.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week patrolling his station primarily for fishing and fishing related activities. Additional time was spent checking ATV operators.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) reports anglers continue to make their way out on the ice chasing trout. Few fish have been observed being caught, but the ice conditions continue to hold. Enforcement action was taken for BWCA and angling violations.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports nearly all ice fishing options came to an end over the course of the past week. Time was spent on clearing out past evidence. Enforcement action was taken for a burning violation and for a traffic violation.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on trout fishing enforcement for the week. Time was spent patrolling the BWCA and monitoring trapping activity. Enforcement action was taken for angling with extra lines and for possessing aluminum cans in the BWCA. Area ice has continued to degrade with open water being observed along many lake shorelines.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked angling activity and handled nuisance-animal complaints during the week. Ice conditions have eroded in the area and should be considered unsafe for travel. Fire danger has increased and fire restrictions should be checked before attempting any outdoor burning.

Silver Bay vacant.