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
More trout stocked
DNR stocked 1,500 rainbow trout into Courthouse Lake on Feb. 9, adding to the 3,000 yearling rainbow trout stocked earlier in the fall.Trout season is here
See all the places in Minnesota you can fish when trout season opens in inland streams on Saturday, April 16. You'll find locations and fishing tips.- Fishing opportunities
Outlooks
Fishing piers & boat ramps by county
- Resources
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
- Talk with us
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]