March is the month to connect with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries offices across the state. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and is inviting Minnesotans to reach out and share their input.
The DNR encourages people with thoughts on the future management of a lake with a scheduled plan update to call or email the area fisheries office for that water body before March 31. Area fisheries teams will consider the public’s observations and comments as they develop updates for each management plan.
Local lakes, listed by county, scheduled for management plan updates in 2026 include:
Douglas: Rachel, Red Rock
Grant: Cottonwood
Otter Tail: East Battle, Fish, Lizzie, Marion, Pickerel, Rush, West Silent, Wall
See the DNR website for a full list of lakes.
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