Amelia, Villard, and Leven Lakes Association

04/05/2026

Watching the last little bit of ice floating away today. Summer of 2026 is on it's way and it's going to be a great one! Who will be the first to get their boat and their dock in???

04/03/2026

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/fishing/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Aspira-Braze&utm_campaign=MN_AnglerUpdate_202603&utm_content=Regs-Image

03/30/2026

At the start of session MLR was asked by jet ski advocates if we would support legislation lowering the hours of operation for jet skis from the current time of 9:30am to 8:00am.

03/29/2026

01/15/2026

Ice Fish for Free Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend: Residents fish or spear fish for free when accompanied by a child age 15 or under.
Catch some quality family time and plan a special ice fishing weekend.
For more information click here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/minnaqua/icefishing/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Aspira-Braze&utm_campaign=MN_AnglerUpdate_202601&utm_content=Free-Button

01/10/2026

Watercraft surcharges Update

Starting Jan. 1, Minnesotans will pay a higher surcharge on boats and other watercraft licenses to help pay for controlling aquatic invasive species.
Lawmakers raised the annual watercraft AIS surcharge from the current $10.60 to between $14 and $62, depending on the boat size, type and use. A watercraft license is valid for three years.
The last time the AIS surcharge was raised was 2019.

01/08/2026

A friendly & important reminder from Keep it Clean Minnesota:
Ice is no place for your garbage and waste. Legally contain and dispose of it.
To help stop litter and human waste from spoiling our lakes, rivers and shorelines:
Make a Plan
Make a plan for trash and waste removal before you hit the ice.
Use colored garbage bags.
Colored garbage bags are easier to see.
Do not place garbage and waste on or under the ice.
It's the law.
Make Sure Your Garbage is Secure Before Departing.
This will help prevent it from blowing out of truck beds and off trailers and sleds.
Remove all materials when moving a fish house.
This includes wood blocking, insulation and other items.
It takes all of us working together to Keep It Clean! Thank you for doing your part to ensure the health of our lakes, rivers, fisheries and watershed areas.

12/23/2025

We hope everyone is having some winter fun but please be very careful when going out on the ice. Drill test holes as you go, remember that ice thickness is not uniform, and the quality of ice is also a factor. Always remember - better safe than sorry.

12/12/2025

Worried about shoreline erosion? Read this article for great, helpful information: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/08/12/minnesota-is-armoring-its-shorelines-with-rocks-but-lakes-are-paying-a-price

12/07/2025

Dear ice fishermen, snowmobilers, ice skaters and the like: Wooohooo! Have Fun!
For the rest of us: We are so sorry, you should just stock up on cocoa and blankies now.
Read the article here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/us-winter-forecast-2025-26-snow-cold-ahead/1817344