DNR to Survey Lakes in the Grand Marais and Finland Areas (2005-06-01)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division will be surveying several lakes and streams in the Finland and Grand Marais areas (Lake and Cook Counties) in 2005. Survey results are used to evaluate management efforts and to determine whether additional efforts are needed. Results are also used to update individual lake management plans. Preliminary results of these surveys will be available shortly after field work has been completed, but final reports will not be available until April 2006, and will not appear on the DNR's web site until the summer of 2006.

The tentative schedule for field work on these surveys, by the Monday of each week is:

May 23:

Finland - Shoofly L.

May 30:

Finland - Divide L.

June 6:

Finland - Jouppi L. , West Beaver R.

Grand Marais - Sock L., Pickerel L., Little Cascade L., Assinika Cr.

June 13:

Finland - Sink L., Dyers L., East L.

Grand Marais - Star L., Ram L., Assinika Cr.

June 20:

Finland - Trappers L., East Beaver R.

Grand Marais - Marsh L., Pemmican L., Aspen L., Portage L., Mit L., Mark L.

June 27:

Finland - East Beaver R.

Grand Marais - West Bearskin L., Greenwood L., Swamper L., Caribou L., Clearwater L.

July 4:

Finland - Bonanza L., Surprise L.

Grand Marais - Assinika Cr., Bally Cr., Aspen L.

July 11:

Finland - Shoepack L., Swamp L.

Grand Marais - Alder L., Crescent L., Round L.

July 18:

Finland - Gander L., Slate L.

Grand Marais - Caribou L., Clearwater L., Round L.

July 25:

Finland - Gander L., Cook L.

Grand Marais - Clearwater L., Devil Track L., Beaverdam Cr., Unnamed Cr., Star L.

August 1:

Finland - East Beaver R., Gegoka L.

Grand Marais - Mistletoe L., Assinika Cr., Tucker L.

August 8:

Finland - East Beaver R.

Grand Marais - Flute Reed R., Carlson Cr., Kadunce Cr., Portage Br., East Twin L.

August 15:

Finland - West Beaver R., Sand L.

Grand Marais - East Twin L., West Twin L., Kimball Cr., Temperance R., Onion R.

August 22:

Finland - Mitawan Cr., Split Rock R., Cloquet L.

Grand Marais - West Twin L., Greenwood L., Triangle (Edith) L., Devil Track R.

August 29:

Finland - Baptism R., Beaver R., East Beaver R.

Grand Marais - Devil Track R., Cascade R., Greenwood L., West Bearskin L.

September 5:

Finland - East Split Rock R.

Grand Marais - Devil Track R., Pierz L.

September 12:

Finland - East Split Rock R.

Grand Marais - Gabimichigami L., Pine Mountain L.

September 19:

Finland - East Split Rock R., Crosscut L.

Grand Marais - Turnip L., Thrush L.

September 26:

Finland - Norway L.

Grand Marais - Pine Mountain L.

October 3:

Grand Marais - Turnip L., Thrush L.

October 10:

Grand Marais - Gillis L.

October 17:

Grand Marais - Moosehorn L.

Survey plans are tentative; lakes may be added or dropped, and timing may change. Questions on these surveys can be addressed to DNR Fish and Wildlife staff at:

1356 Hwy 61 E Grand Marais, MN 55604 (218) 387-3056

P.O. Box 546 (6686 Hwy 1) Finland, MN 55603 (218) 353-7591

Questions may also be sent by e-mail to: steve.persons@dnr,state.mn.us

Management plans for many of the above lakes will be reviewed and revised over the next year or two. Public comments on or suggestions for future management of these lakes are welcomed at any time. Current management plans are available for review at the DNR offices listed above.

For more information, contact Steve Persons (218) 387-3056

 

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