Weekly CO report

District 5 - Eveleth area

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports the northern pike fishing on Rainy Lake continues to be the main activity monitored. Success has been slow. Equipment maintenance, administrative tasks, and case reports were worked on as well. People are reminded that with the recent snow fall, ice conditions can be deceptive and changing daily.

CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports working fishing activity on area lakes and rivers. Fishing reports were slow throughout the week. ATV and snowmobile activity was monitored throughout the week. Boat and water safety work began as anglers have started to fish the Rainy River via boat in certain areas. Ice conditions have most of the river locked up yet west of Birchdale. Boat ramps remain locked up all along the Rainy River.

CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) monitored dock and shoreline projects, and assisted landowners with compliance concerns. Angling activity has been less than usual for the season and success has been down as well. Periodic snowfall has allowed for continued use of snowmobiles for travel. Shelter removal was monitored as well as cleanliness of areas after shelters were removed. Training and administrative tasks were tended to, and assistance was provided to neighboring agencies.

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports completing equipment work and computer training. Area forest roads continue to be checked. Angling activities remain light. Heavy weekend snow will bring a return to snowmobile travel.

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) spent time this week checking ice anglers, monitoring area forest roads and ATV activity, and checking for spring trapping activity. Time was also spent working on equipment.

CO Aaron Larson (Tower) worked primarily angling activity. Larson spent time checking for anglers targeting crappies on Lake Vermilion. He also spent time checking snowmobiles on lakes as the snow from the weekend has brought some activity back out. Ice conditions vary greatly with some spots remaining thick and other spots wide open on area lakes. Time was also spent fielding wildlife complaints and assisting DNR firefighters with a forest fire investigation.

CO Marc Johnson (Hibbing) primarily worked ATV and angling activity. In addition, time was also spent attending in-service training at Camp Ripley and completing administrative tasks. Recreational activity has taken a significant downturn in recent weeks as the seasons change.

CO Duke Broughten (Aurora) spent the week monitoring ice fishing activity. Recent cooler weather slowed lake ice from deteriorating. Anglers reported moderate success for panfish. Few ATVs were encountered this week. ATV operators are reminded to check spring road and trail closures.

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