Weekly CO report
District 15 - Marshall area
Last updated: 2025-05-19
CO Shawn Wichmann (Slayton) spent the week checking area anglers and following up on various complaints. Despite the wind and cooler weather, anglers were having success. Overall compliance with fishing and water safety rules was very high.
CO Derek Daniels (Lake Benton) worked ATV, angling, boat and water, and invasive species enforcement this past week. A littering case was investigated. Assistance was provided to local law enforcement.
CO Luke Gutzwiller (Montevideo) spent time this past week assisting with two ATV safety classes held in Renville County. Time was also spent working angling activity in the area and following up with ongoing investigations. High winds and storms made it difficult for anglers to get on the water.
CO Dallas Cornell (Ortonville) spent time this past week working aquatic invasive species, sport fishing, and boat and water safety. Area lakes were patrolled. The walleye bite was good on some area lakes. Anglers are reminded to inspect their boats and trailers upon exiting the lake as aquatic plants are being seen on several trailers as they are pulled out the water.
CO Mason Bulthuis (Madison) spent the past week monitoring angling activity throughout the area. Numerous anglers were checked, although the fish bite remains inconsistent. Bulthuis also spent time working turkey hunting activity, checking several hunters.
CO Dustin Roemeling (Worthington) spent the week training K9 Cora at the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area and surrounding areas. Assistance was provided with commercial activities.
CO Matt Loftness (Marshall) spent the week working fishing, boating, ATV, state park, and AIS enforcement. Fishing success continued to be good until a drastic weather change late in the week dropped temperatures near freezing. Evening boat anglers are reminded that navigation lights must be on from sunset to sunrise. When anchored, only one 360-degree white light is necessary. Assistance was given to the Lyon County Sheriff?s Office with an ATV safety class held near Russell.