Fergus Falls area fisheries

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.

The Fergus Falls fisheries work area

Where to find us

1509 1st Avenue North
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-671-7940
[email protected]
News & notices

Get out on the ice

Learning to ice fishIce 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.

Ice never is 100% safe

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Fishing opportunities

Area lakes by county

Fishing piers & boat ramps by county

Resources
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Fergus Falls staff

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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Jim WoltersArea supervisor218-671-7954[email protected]
  218-671-7958 
Steve KubenyFisheries specialist218-671-7960[email protected]
Ben JohnsonFisheries technician218-671-7957[email protected]
Luke SchalekampFisheries specialist218-671-7956[email protected]
Marnie FranzeOffice administrative specialist218-671-7978[email protected]