From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 8, 2025

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2025-04-07

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports angling activity stayed low through the week and into the weekend. Snowmobiles were again seen on several lakes in the area before snow conditions again became too poor for riding. Violations included angling without a license in possession and fishing without a license.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week focusing primarily on fishing activity. Additional time was spent patrolling for snowmobile and ATV operators. Ihnen also attended annual in-service training

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking anglers along the border and Lake Superior. Time was spent completing online training and equipment maintenance.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent time patrolling angling, snowmobiling, and trapping activities. Fishing remains slow, but the tributaries flowing into Lake Superior are increasing in flow. Equipment maintenance was performed.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) spent time checking crappie anglers. There was lower fishing pressure and less angler success, likely due to the wintry weather this past week. Time was spent on spring cleaning working on equipment and clearing out old files.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring ice anglers. Heavy snow during the middle of the week brought an influx of snowmobile activity to the area, but subsequent warm weather quickly caused the snow accumulation to melt. Franzen also assisted with instructing an all-female firearms safety field day in Willow River.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on angling and trapping enforcement for the week. Area tributaries have yet to break free of winter ice, delaying spring steelhead opportunities.