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New fish barrier will keep carp out of Forest Lake

By: angiehongmn February 9, 2021February 4, 2021

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This February, CLFLWD replaced an old, dilapidated fish barrier on the northwest side of Forest Lake, where the lake outlets to the Sunrise River to prevent carp and other rough fish from migrating into Forest Lake.

Big change for a little lake

By: angiehongmn October 2, 2019September 30, 2019

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Partners and Updatescarp, comfort lake - forest lake watershed district, featured, Forest Lake, Minnesota lakes, Shields LakeLeave a Comment

Watershed tour highlights projects on Shields Lake Once upon a time, a handsome prince ruled over the Kingdom of Bohemia. Within his family’s estates, Prince Schwarzenberg had elegant palaces, imposing castles, and 20,000 acres of carp ponds. The hardy fish were a symbol of opulent wealth and provided a steady source of delicious, nourishing food…

A new twist on fish fry

For those of you keeping track, 23,000 pounds of carp could probably feed at least one thousand hungry Packer fans, more if you went heavy on the rye bread.