According to the anglers visiting Buck's Hardware Hank in Grand Marais, the brookies in Carrot Lake are biting in 10'-12' of water on crawlers. They are being caught off the bottom during the day and with flies in the evening. Full Story
Firewood restrictions in effect
The recent discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB) in a St. Paul neighborhood means that people should not pack firewood when making summer camping plans. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Mark Holsten issued an order dealing with use of firewood on state land. Full Story
The turtles are making their slow-motion migration across the roads this week. They are in search of nice sandy places to lay their eggs, so be careful while driving up the Trail. I watched two of them crossing the Gunflint Trail by Sea Gull Lake yesterday. Full Story