Detroit Lakes area fisheries staff perform management, habitat and oversight work for 151 fishing lakes and 1,500 miles of rivers and streams in Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties.
Popular area waters are Detroit Lake, the Cormorant lakes area, White Earth and portions of the Red River.
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Ice never is 100% safe
You can't judge ice's strength from its appearance, age, thickness or air temperature. Learn how to be safe on the ice this winter.Get out on the ice
Ice fishing can be mystifying so we've developed how-to guides and videos so you can learn what you need and what to do on the ice this winter.- Fishing opportunities
Learn to fish
Fishing piers & boat ramps by county
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Detroit Lakes staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Nathan Olson Area supervisor 218-846-8290 [email protected] Mike Habrat Fisheries specialist 218-846-8290 [email protected] Josh Wickstrom Fisheries technician 218-846-8290 [email protected] Nick Kludt Red River fisheries specialist 218-846-8290 [email protected] Mandy Erickson Aquatic plant management specialist 218-846-8296 [email protected] Krysta Lipton Office administrative specialist 218-846-8290 [email protected]