 A popular fishing spot on Lake Bemidji is closed until further notice after high winds over the weekend damaged the fishing pier. The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department says high winds mixed with strong waves loosen the pins that hold the pier in place and the torque caused the frame of the dock to splinter and break. Parks crew members are still evaluating the damage to see if the dock can be repaired. One option is to remove the broken section of the pier making it 16 feet shorter. Tomorrow the broken section of the dock will be removed and taken apart to see if it can be repaired. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.