Upper Red Lake
Area Association
A World Class Fishery
The Upper Red Lake Area offers world class fishing! The healthy Walleye population within both Upper Red Lake and the Tamarac River are a sure fire way to enjoy a day on the water ending with a plate full of the most palatable fish in Minnesota.
The Upper Red Lake Walleye have made an unbelievable comeback from the dark days of the Walleye crash due to the efforts of many organizations including the Upper Red Lake Area Association.
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Fishing is great and we would love every one to be able to continue, but it is our job to keep the lakes clean and free from litter, invasive species and other harmful elements from the lake.
Red Lake Fisheries Technical Committee Meeting
The Red Lake Fisheries Technical Committee (RLFTC) is comprised of Minnesota DNR, Band of Ojibwe DNR, US Fish & Wildlife Services,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, the University of Minnesota, and also includes representatives from Red Lake Fisheries, Tribal Council, and the Upper Red Lake Area Association with the goal of managing a healthy walleye population for the Red Lakes.
The Upper Red Lake Area Association wants your help in protecting Upper Red Lake from aquatic hitchhikers. We ask that you please take the following steps to prevent aquatic hitchhikers:
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INSPECT
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your boat, trailer, and equipment
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REMOVE
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visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud before leaving the water access.
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DRAIN
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water from your boat, motor, bilge, live wells, and bait containers before leaving the water access.
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SPRAY, RINSE, or DRY
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boats and recreational equipment to remove or kill species that were not visible when leaving a waterbody. Before transporting to another water.
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DISPOSE
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unwanted bait and other animals or aquatic plants in the trash. Whether you have obtained bait at a store or from another body of water, do not release unused bait into the waters you are fishing. If you do not plan to use the bait in the future, dump the bait in a trashcan or on the land, far enough away from the water that it cannot impact this resource. Also, be aware of any bait regulations, because in some waters, it is illegal to use live bait. The Upper Red Lake Association also recommends purchasing bait from Upper Red Lake Area bait stores to help prevent the spread of aquatic hitchhikers.
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REPORT
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any activity or actions that may be suspicious of the spread of aquatic hitchhikers or invasive species.
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For More Info on Invasive Species
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Visit these links Below provided by the Beltrami County AIS assessment that is leading the fight against invasive species in the Upper Red Lake Area.
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https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/index.html
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