Department of Natural Resources report for the week of June 21, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 2:25 pm, Jun. 22, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports fishing and boating pressure continues to increase on Rainy Lake as the summer moves forward.
A report of a mat of floating cattails that are blocking the main channel of the Rat Root River near the Rat Root Lake was investigated. Animal-related complaints and wetland issues were also looked into.
CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls 2) reports checking anglers and monitoring recreational boating activity on Rainy Lake. ATV activity was monitored in the area as well. Enforcement action taken this week was for no license in possession; not having a Type IV throwable device; operating ATVs without headlights; and youth operation without helmets.