Fergus Falls area fisheries staff perform management, habitat and oversight work for 250 fishing lakes and 150 miles of rivers and streams in Otter Tail and Wilkin counties.
Popular area waters are Otter Tail, Big Pine and North Lida lakes. Area staff also manage portions of the Otter Tail, Pelican and Red rivers.
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Fishing season is here
Minnesota's open water fishing season is officially open. Get out there and chase a few walleye and northern.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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Fergus Falls staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Jim Wolters Area supervisor 218-671-7954 [email protected] Luke Schalekamp Assistant area supervisor 218-671-7956 [email protected] Steve Kubeny Fisheries specialist 218-671-7960 [email protected] Ben Johnson Fisheries technician 218-671-7957 [email protected] Vacant Fisheries specialist 218-671-7958 Marnie Franze Office administrative specialist 218-671-7978 [email protected]