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.
- News & notices
Trout stocked for winter season
DNR stocked trout in Courthouse and Quarry lakes back in November to prepare for the winter trout season, which begins Saturday, Jan. 14.Get out on the ice
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.- 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] Vacant Assistant area supervisor Mark Nemeth Trout stream habitat specialist 952-236-5172 [email protected] Matt Petersen Fishing in the Neighborhood 952-236-5175 [email protected] 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 Keegan Lund Aquatic invasive species specialist 651-259-5828 [email protected]