Fishing

The Salmon Classic is returning to Silver Bay for a 16th year. The fishing tournament and raffle sponsored by the Silver Bay Parent Teacher Student Organization will be held July 16-19 at the Silver Bay Marina. The Silver Bay PTSO uses the classic as a way to fundraise money for...

Week 4 (Bassett) THFCU/Larson Outdoor Equipment ......................... 25 pts. CLP/Miller High Life .............................................. 8 pts. Reppe Construction .............................................. 4 pts. Denny's Auto/The Dixie ............................................

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports as always the Independence Day weekend meant packed lakes and trails in the Ely area. Angling pressure was low compared to the hundreds of recreational boaters on the water. Violations included angling...

Q: What are some tips for successfully releasing fish? A: The most important thing to remember about how to release fish without injuring them is to be prepared. Have the necessary equipment readily available: needle-nose pliers, forceps, line clipper, a soft mesh or coated landing...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports he did an extended patrol of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Moose River area. Although strong winds and thunderstorms meant fewer people traveling and camping, angling success was very...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) patrolled some of his more remote fishing lakes outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Fishing pressure was high, although most anglers reported poor success after warmer weather arrived. Violations...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) and Officer Anthony Bermel assisted Officer Marty Stage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after receiving a report of a person carrying around a deer fawn. The person was later found in the city of...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports he spent several days working at the international border as part of an interagency operation checking compliance of fish and game laws. The majority of hunters and anglers checked crossing the border...

WEEK 3 (WILD RICE LAKE) Reppe Construction .............................................. 20 pts Lake Head Constructors......................................... 19 pts CLP/Miller High Life .............................................. 7 pts Danny's Auto/The Dixie ...........................................

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) focused on boat and water safety over the long rainy Memorial Day weekend. Activity was mild compared to other years, but fishing success was fair to good and the majority of boaters were compliant with safety...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports he assisted the St. Louis County Rescue and the U.S. Forest Service after strong winds and warm temperatures put homes and cabins in danger near the Foss Lake Fire northwest of Burntside Lake. Although...

WEEK 1 (GREENWOOD) THFCU/Larson Outdoor Equipment........................19 pts. CLP/Miller High Life...............................................10 pts. Lake Head Constructors.......................................... 9 pts. Danny's Auto/The Dixie.............................................

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports walleye and northern opener was well attended in spite of temperatures well below freezing and horizontal snow. Although the weather was not cooperating the fish were, and angling success was high on most...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports angling and boating activity in the Ely area has ramped up as the spring fishing opener has gotten closer. Assistance was given to the county after high temperatures and winds helped to fan several wildfires...

District 6 - Two Harbors area Conservation Officer Sean Williams (Ely) reports that although the lakes in the Ely area are now completely open, there was very little angling activity. The opening of the sucker spearing was busy with most success being fair to poor. Violations included...