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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - February 4, 2025

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2025-02-03

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports snowmobile trail conditions were improved by snowfall during and after hundreds of snowmobiles attended the annual snowmobile fun run. Trout angling reports continued a downward trend from opener and several anglers were checked having zero luck the entire weekend. Violations included snowmobile speed and failure to display valid snowmobile registration.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) patrolled his station this past week focusing on fishing and snowmobiling activity. Additional time was spent checking ATV operators.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked the annual snowmobile fun run. He also checked anglers and fish houses. Enforcement action for the week included possession of live minnows on a designated trout lake, unmarked fish house, loud exhaust on snowmobiles, and failure to display registration.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking anglers and snowmobile riders. The trails were busy with sleds as people were out enjoying the fresh snow. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) reports snowmobile trail conditions are the best they have been all season. Folks continue to catch trout on interior lakes. Enforcement action was taken for several violations.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on ice fishing and snowmobiling enforcement for the week. Many snowmobilers were seen out in the field enjoying the improving trail conditions. Enforcement action was taken for various angling related violations.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent time monitoring snowmobiling activity. Franzen also attended an ice rescue training this week in Grand Marais. Enforcement action was taken for various snowmobile-related violations.