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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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.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.- Fishing opportunities
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Position
Phone
Email
Phil Talmage Area supervisor 218-598-8196 [email protected] Ryan Carrow 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]