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Wabana Chain of Lakes Association

We are dedicated to the care and preservation of our lakes, for the enjoyment and safety of all.
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  • Minnesota DNR certifies fish of a lifetime lake sturgeon as new catch-and-release state record (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified a new catch-and-release state record lake sturgeon, an 80-inch fish caught by Travis Keating April 18 on the Rainy River in Lake of the Woods County.
  • During fishing opener weekend and always: Clean, drain, dispose (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
  • DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 4 (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
  • Launching boats may be difficult this spring as drought conditions persist in northeast Minnesota (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is cautioning boaters in some parts of northeast Minnesota that launching watercraft may be difficult this spring due to low water levels on many lakes and rivers.
  • Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 16-17 (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open to the public on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, weather and dike conditions allowing.
  • DNR offers new birding tour at Lac qui Parle WMA (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
    Viewing points selected by experts; online map, navigation available
  • Counties added to spring burning restrictions (published May 1, 2026) May 1, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the area subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris, as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state.
  • Minnesota DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season opens May 1 in Minnesota.
  • Eagan volunteer named 2025 ATV safety instructor of the year (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Chris Conroy of Eagan as the 2025 volunteer ATV instructor of the year.
  • Evidence of reproducing cougar population in Minnesota (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    Minnesota cougar kittens documented on camera by Voyageurs Wolf Project
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