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.
- News & notices
New bluegill daily limits
New regulations for bluegill and crappie are in place on a number of lakes for 2021 so anglers should closely check regulations for new daily limits.Ice fishing know-how
Ice fishing can be mystifying for those who with little or no experience. Use our our handy how-to and heads-up to take your first steps on the ice.- Fishing opportunities
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Area lakes by county
Learn to fish
Fishing piers & boat ramps by county
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Fergus Falls staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Jim Wolters Area supervisor 218-739-7576 [email protected] Howard Fullhart Assistant area supervisor 218-739-7576 [email protected] Steve Kubeny Fisheries specialist 218-739-7576 [email protected] Mike Nelson Fisheries technician 218-739-7576 [email protected] Luke Schalekamp Fisheries specialist 218-739-7576 [email protected] Marnie Franze Office administrative specialist 218-739-7576 [email protected]