BEMIDJI, Minn. – Following a series of fish anglers becoming stranded on and breaking through the ice on Upper Red Lake, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office has issued restrictions on the lake.
Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and all motorized vehicles are prohibited from going on the ice. A violation of the order is a misdemeanor under the Minnesota Statute and if convicted, a violator can face fines, penalties, and restitution.
County officials are monitoring the ice conditions and when conditions improve, the Sheriff will lift the restrictions.
After several days of rain and above-freezing temperatures, ice conditions have deteriorated. Area lakes have very inconsistent ice conditions and extreme caution needs to be used.
Check the ice thickness frequently, do not drive vehicles on the ice, and check with area resorts and bait shops regarding ice conditions before going on the ice.
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