Brainerd area fisheries staff perform management, habitat and oversight work for 317 fishing lakes and 100 miles of rivers and streams in Crow Wing and lower Cass counties.
Popular area waters are the Gull and Whitefish chain of lakes, Pelican Lake and North Long Lake. Brainerd area staff also stock trout in the former mine pits at the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
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New panfish daily limits
New regulations for sunfish and crappie are in place on a number of lakes for 2021 so anglers should closely check regulations for new daily limits.Get started fishing
We can help you get started fishing. Check out our tips and links to information on how to fish, filleting fish, frying fish and more.- Fishing opportunities
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Brainerd staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Marc Bacigalupi Area supervisor 218-203-4301 [email protected] Michael Knapp Assistant area supervisor 218-203-4301 [email protected] Owen Baird Fisheries specialist 218-203-4301 [email protected] David Lockwood Fisheries specialist 218-203-4301 [email protected] Carl Mills Fisheries specialist 218-203-4301 [email protected] Andy Wiebusch Fisheries specialist 218-203-4301 [email protected] Melinda Raskin Office administrative specialist 218-203-4301 [email protected]