Seeing red-brown lake water? It might be planktothrix
Steve Hagen has lived on St. Olaf Lake in southeastern Minnesota for 17 years and has never had a problem with the lake. It’s always been a place where his children could swim and he could fish without hesitation.
This spring, Hagen noticed a red-brown color in the lake from his backyard. Concerned by the smell and appearance, he contacted the Minnesota DNR for assistance.
This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you can log in here. If you are not and would like to read this and all the other great content OutdoorNews.com has to offer, click here. Share on Social
Hand-Picked For You
2024 Outdoor News Huntin’ Buddy Entries
New York’s statewide fishing report on July 18, 2024
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 18, 2024
New York Fishing Report – July 12-19, 2024
Indiana Fishing Report – July 11, 2024
Wisconsin Fishing Report – July 15, 2024
Related Articles
“Back tag bill” signed as electronic or ‘other’ acceptable licenses are approved for New York hunters
New York hunters will soon be able to travel afield without a back tag or a physical hunting license, if
Gear & Gadgets: Abu Garcia’s Max Pro Spinning Combo, plus much more
Experience better-than-ever Abu Garcia engineering for MAXimum performance with the Abu Garcia Max Pro Spinning Combos, featuring a custom designed
The hunt for record-fish piques anglers’ interest in Minnesota after changes
Steve Renneberg, owner of Arrowhead Outdoors in Ely, Minn., thinks the recent influx of record-contesting catches of big fish in
