District 15 - Marshall area

Last updated: 2013-06-04

CO Doug Lage (Lake Benton) reports that local Firearms Safety classes are finishing up with classes being taught in Ivanhoe and Hendricks. Fishing has been good with area lakes producing large walleyes.

CO Matt Loftness (Marshall) spent the week working fishing, boating, invasive species, and ATV enforcement. The walleye bite slowed during the week with unstable weather conditions. Time was also spent patrolling Camden and Upper Sioux Agency state parks.

CO Jim Robinson (Slayton) spent the week checking anglers and working ATVs. Several area lakes have produced decent fish. Enforcement activity included an over limit of large walleye, plus boating and ATV concerns.

CO Neil Henriksen (Benson) reports the enforcement focus of the week was again directed at fishing, AIS, and off-highway vehicle enforcement. Fishing success and boating conditions improved this week. Local authorities were assisted with severe weather spotting during a warning.

CO Ed Picht (Montevideo) reports that crappie fishermen found success over the weekend. An investigation into the illegal take of a sturgeon out of the Minnesota River was conducted. Sturgeons were once common in the Minnesota River. If caught they must be immediately returned to the water.

CO Gary Nordseth (Worthington) checked numerous anglers throughout the week. Numerous citations were issued for angling without a license. One individual who was cited for angling without a license was also arrested on an active warrant.

CO Craig Miska (Ortonville) checked angling, boating, and OHV activity during the week. Angler success has been good in the area. Fishing license, OHV, and boating violations were encountered.

WREO Larry Hanson (Southern Region) checked WCA violations on two sites in Renville County. A site visit was completed on a Public Waters violation in Brown County. Boat and water and invasive species checks were completed on several lakes and rivers. Training was also completed at Camp Ripley. With high winds shore fishermen were having good luck in many areas.

Madison - vacant.

Redwood Falls - vacant.