West Metro area fisheries staff perform management, habitat and oversight work for 102 fishing lakes and 108 miles of rivers and streams in Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties.
Popular area waters are Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and two large rivers – the Minnesota and Mississippi.
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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
Outlooks
Fishing piers & boat ramps by county
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Information
Related Contacts
- Aquatic plant management: Questions and Permits 651-259-5831 (ask for aquatic plant management staff)
- Fish and wildlife kills: Minnesota Duty Officer 651-649-5451 / 1-800-422-0798
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West Metro staff
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Name
Position
Phone
Email
Daryl Ellison Area supervisor 952-236-5171 [email protected] Matt Petersen Assistant area supervisor 952-236-5175 [email protected] Mark Nemeth Trout stream habitat specialist 952-236-5172 [email protected] Fishing in the Neighborhood Mario Travaline Fishing in the Neighborhood 952-236-5174 [email protected] Kristan Maccaroni Fisheries specialist 952-236-5173 [email protected] Jason Harris Fisheries specialist 952-236-5176 [email protected] Vacant Office administrative specialist 952-236-5170 April Londo Aquatic invasive species specialist 651-259-5861 [email protected]
Courthouse Lake near Chaska was stocked in November 2022 with: