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District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2025-03-17

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports angling activity was heavy over the week heading into a very wet and cold weekend. Trout-fishing success was low, but some crappie success was seen. Violations included failure to display ATV registration, no license in possession, and taking fish in a closed season.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) checked trout anglers on area lakes. The last few snowmobilers hit the trails before the warmup and rain. Most of the lakes have lost snow cover. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) reports that area snowmobile trails are almost unrideable after recent rain and warm weather. Lake ice remains consistent, but fishing remains abysmal for most anglers. Lake Superior tributaries are starting to break loose and steelhead anglers are fishing the mouths of the rivers.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports spring weather and conditions continuing to expand in the area. Panfish anglers were the primary focus of the week, with enforcement action taken for litter, failure to display ATV registration, trespass, and transporting an uncased firearm.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring snowmobile activity and trout angling around the area. With the warm weather, many of the trails within the Silver Bay area are no longer in good condition for snowmobile activity, and ice conditions on some of the local lakes are variable as well. Anglers were reporting moderate success on the local trout lakes.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on ice fishing enforcement for the week. Recent rain and warm weather have made for bleak trail conditions. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile-related violations.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked ice shelter removals, angling, and snowmobile activity during the week. Area trails have quickly melted away this week with warm weather and rain. Murray also investigated a wetland complaint and worked on equipment maintenance items.