Looking for a challenge? A birding challenge? We invite you spot these birds in the Rainy Lake area. Comment below with the bird(s) you found, and the approximate location of the sighting.
The short spring sturgeon tag season closes after this weekend. Anglers have been hitting Rainy River in search of a keeper. The slot is 45-50 inches and a trophy fish must be over 75 inches. Those are pretty big fish. Kuttes Landing is a popular access for sturgeon as it is just above the confluence of the Little Fork river, which is a sturgeon hot spot. The photo is from Kuttes Landing, which is roughly where US 71 meets MN 11. The Ron Hall access in International Falls is just below the dam, and that too is a sturgeon hot spot. Fishing for sturgeon can be as simple as dropping a strong circle hook and leader baited with a few worms and a minnow upstream from a deeper area. Use a fairly heavy roll sinker to keep the rig in place. The sturgeon will be lured upstream from the deeper holes where they tend to congregate. If you'd rather learn the tips and tricks from a pro, check the guide services listed here: https://www.rainylake.org/guides--outfitter-services.html Migratory birds are all arriving to begin their nesting processes and some trees are starting to show buds. We have excellent weather forecast for the weekend. Hiking trails around Rainy Lake go through varied habitats and you will spot some wildlife. MPR News riled up Minnesota lakes with a rousing contest to see which of us was the most loved. Thousands of loyal fans voted for me, Rainy Lake, along with these other amazing Minnesota lakes:
Wow! That's quite the list!
MPR's contest ran over a few weeks, gradually narrowing down favorites and pitting the best of the best against each other--ending up with a final match between our sister, Lake Kabetogama fighting the giant Lake Superior. I had to laugh a little, watching fans of the lakes compete aggressively--as if millions of gallons of water were no better than a sporting team. Well--we are. Our natural power and beauty can't compete and can't be beat. We have the power to give life to plants, animals and people. We have strength greater than an army. We can transform into an expansive skylight for schools of fish, solid enough to support teams of snowmobiles. We can evaporate in your grasp, refusing to be transported. We are Lakes. We are Water. We are an element that can't be won. Even with all of our strength, Minnesota lakes are one big happy family. We have the same water flowing through our DNA! We work together to keep Minnesota's agriculture alive and growing. We keep our depths and micro-organisms in check so that our fish populations stay strong and healthy. We smooth the rocks on our beaches so that families can enjoy swimming in our waters. We are Minnesota Lakes, and we are in this together. To show your love for Minnesota Lakes, comment below with your favorite thing to do with us in our many forms. And then--put your phone down, step away from your computer, and come play. We miss you and hope that the next time you're asked to Vote for a Lake, you'll remember that instead of clicking a button, you can just go for a swim or a boat ride. Love, Rainy Lake |
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