International Falls area fisheries staff perform management, habitat and oversight work for 135 fishing lakes and hundreds of miles of rivers and streams in Koochiching and northern St. Louis counties.
Popular area waters are Rainy, Kabetogama and Pelican (near Orr) and the Rainy River. The Iakes of Voyageurs National Park also lie within the International Falls fisheries management area.
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Spring fishing on the Rainy River
Anglers must follow spring fishing regulations on the Minnesota side of the Rainy River from Monday, March 1, to Wednesday, April 14.Ice is never 100% safe
Stay off the ice until there are 4 inches of new, clear ice. Even then, take safety precautions. Ice thickness and quality can vary in the same area.- Fishing opportunities
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International Falls staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Kevin Peterson Area supervisor 218-598-8196 [email protected] Kristen Patterson Assistant area supervisor 218-598-8198 [email protected] Ben Vondra Large lake specialist 218-598-8197 [email protected] Fisheries specialist Andrew Moran Office & administrative specialist 218-598-8195 [email protected]