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Lake Independence launch closed- Zebra Mussels

BartmanMN

By BartmanMN
in MN Twin Cities Metro Area Fishing Reports - Hunting

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BartmanMN Mentor

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I tried to fish Lake Independence today however the launch has been closed since 10/6 for Zebra Mussel eradication. I didn't here anything about that one.

mrklean Grand Master

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i believe they said it was suppose to only be closed like 3 weeks looks like its gonna be much longer

fishersofmen Veteran

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I saw they had it closed off a couple weeks ago wasn't sure what was going on.

wildsmallie Contributor

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I too was victim to the unannounced closure. It's about a 45 minute drive for me, didn't kill my day, but I was really looking forward to fishing there. Ended up getting a muskie on a different lake, so it ended up OK. I hope they open it for at least a little while before ice!

maxpower17 Community Regular

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Id like to post a quote from another thread to prove a point.

Is this the only lake that is closed due to rich pricks, I mean zebra mussels? They can have that da** lake. Idiots where bound to destroy that lake before the zebra mussels do.
JBMasterAngler Grand Master

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If the boat stickers would have been mandatory this would have never happened whistle

maxpower17 Community Regular

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If the boat stickers would have been mandatory this would have never happened whistle

I still have mine.

djt311 Enthusiast

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Anyone know if it has opened back up yet?

BartmanMN Mentor

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Lake Independence Boat Access Closure Update

October 24, 2014

The District intends to extend the closure of the Lake Independence boat access in Baker Park Reserve into early November to conduct a more aggressive treatment for zebra mussels in that area. Three chemical treatments have been conducted within the barrier surrounding the access area since October 6. Results have been mixed, due primarily to restrictions on the dose of chemical that can be applied under the current product label.

The Minnesota DNR expects to obtain a variance to this restriction that will allow us to treat more frequently and at higher doses inside the curtained off area, subject to certain monitoring requirements. Those applications could start as early as Thursday October 30, and we would need to keep the barrier in place for up to a week after the start of the treatment sequence to achieve maximum effectiveness. Ideally, the boat access would be re-opened no later than the week of November 10. We ask for your patience as we test this new zebra mussel control strategy on Lake Independence.

aanderud Mentor

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Yeah. That'll work out well I'm sure. Because those zebes are probably all contained within their barrier. LOL.

jalberg Contributor

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If the boat stickers would have been mandatory this would have never happened whistle

One might not have been enough, I think two stickers would be better.

It seems more and more dumping of chemicals into our lakes is the DNR's answer for everything now.

maxpower17 Community Regular

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Yeah. That'll work out well I'm sure. Because those zebes are probably all contained within their barrier. LOL.

I'm not so sure the DNR is behind this. They are only interested in the results. I believe the lake associations and the city are driving this.

djt311 Enthusiast

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What a bunch of junk. I think that they could have tested the chemical treatment some where other than the boat launch as I am sure the Zebra Mussels are not confined to that area only.

maxpower17 Community Regular

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What a bunch of junk. I think that they could have tested the chemical treatment some where other than the boat launch as I am sure the Zebra Mussels are not confined to that area only.

Well, on Christmas lake they are convinced that they are confined to the landing area. Therefore the landing will remain closed. Same here I suppose.

Expect these landings to be closed well beyond their projected timelines. These people now have the ammo to make sure they stay closed indefinetely.

Hopefully the people we elected yesterday won't continue making silly laws to restrict our access to public waters. I understand that most candidates up for election yesterday were unwilling to provide a stance on AIS. This makes them susceptible to persuasion from rich property owners.

fishersofmen Veteran

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It was still closed today.

maxpower17 Community Regular

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It was still closed today.

I'm shocked.

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workin4bait Community Regular

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The launch was open on Friday the 14th of Nov.

workin'

mrklean Grand Master

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I heard reports of a few boats out there on Friday to, to cold for this guy.

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