Category Archives: Spring/Summer Articles

Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) is an invasive species that causes recreational, economic and ecological damage—changing how residents and visitors use and enjoy a lake. Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) impacts (from Minnesota DNR website): Dense mats at the water’s surface inhibit water recreationists. … Continue reading →

 All children under twelve (12) years old must wear a life jacket (Personal Flotation Device – PFD). Boats with enclosed fuel or engine compartments must carry a fire extinguisher. Boats must carry a “wearable” personal floatation device for each occupant. … Continue reading →

Jet skis must operate at closed throttle (no wake speed) when within 150 feet of a dock, shoreline, swimmer, raft, or a non-motorized or anchored water craft or through emergent or floating vegetation. No jet ski operation is allowed between … Continue reading →

LCAA completed its annual spring water testing in Lake Carlos.  Over the last couple of years, water clarity has improved.  This may be due to the presence of zebra mussels filtering the water.  We are off to a dry start … Continue reading →

Boating under one of our channel bridges can cause some confusion and unnecessary delays. When a boat approaches the channel, if it can be seen from the other side, it can proceed through the channel if it enters the buoys … Continue reading →

Lake residents may have seen activity on the lake late at night that includes spotlights and barges.  Carp spearing has become a popular endeavor.  The activity is particularly heavy on the north end of Lake Carlos near the Long Prairie … Continue reading →

Remember, the Carlos/Darling Bridge is “lower” on the Darling side. When going under the bridges, go slow and remind your passengers to “DUCK!”

Well folks it’s confirmed, we have zebra mussels.  Lake Carlos, and other lakes on the Chain of Lakes have these little critters.  Not unlike the small snails that have been indigenous to our lakes, we now have the aquatic invasive … Continue reading →

LCAA did a walleye-stocking change-up this year.  Instead of fall stocking of fingerlings, LCAA purchased and stocked a larger ‘yearling’ walleye in late May.  The size went from 1 to 2 inches, to 6 to 9-inch fish.  LCAA believes that … Continue reading →