Milwaukee Piscator's Rag: 2012

Monday, December 10, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

WDNR formulating plan for salmon stocking reduction

Comments on Lake Michigan stocking accepted until December 17th

New watchlist identifies 53 potential Great Lakes invaders

Study finds spawning salmon carry pollutants up Lake Michigan tributaries

Judge rules against Great Lakes states in Asian carp lawsuit

National
Bill introduced to protect fishing industry from unfair trade practices

Genetically-modified salmon on the way if company survives FDA approval process

International
Fish bladder could get half a million dollars at auction

Fisheries Events

Meetings

December 10- Presentation on early ice fishing on local lakes by Jerry Opicka at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meetings at Grainger’s Sports Pub & Grill in Greenfield at 7:30 p.m. www.wisconsinfishingclub.com

December 12- Presentation on long lining for walleyes on Lake Geneva at the Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lakes in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

Monday, November 19, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Public meeting on stocking reductions set for December 1st

Mudpuppy die-off coincides with super storm Sandy

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

National
Fiscal cliff would hurt Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

International
Demand from Sweden drives Lake Superior cisco fishery

Fisheries events

Meetings

November 20- Presentation on how to pattern muskies in late fall by Dennis Radloff at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.ofcfish.com

November 20- Meeting of the Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen to discuss summer fishing events and contests at the Outboard Club at 7 p.m. www.sheboyganfishingclub.com

Monday, November 12, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin works with WDNR to stock Okauchee Lake

Brook trout bag limit increase proposed for U.P.

Discount offered to first-time license buyers

Some Great Lakes contaminants declining, others increasing

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

WDNR weekly fishing report

National
Lake Ontario to be stocked with bloaters

International
Large proportion of salmon deaths in North Atlantic linked to sea lice

Fisheries events

Fishing

November 17- Southeast Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Fall Fishing Outing on the Milwaukee River at Kletzsch Park in Glendale at 9:00 am. www.sewtu.org

Meetings

November 12- Presentation on trolling by Jack Walker at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meeting at Grainger’s Southern Grill in Greenfield at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.wisconsinfishingclub.com

November 13- Presentation on row trolling by Craig Niermann at the Milwaukee chapter of Muskies Inc. meeting at the Waukesha Elks Club in Waukesha at 7:30 p.m. www.milwaukeemuskiesinc.com

November 13- Presentation by Russell Cuhel of UWM and the Great Lakes Water Institute, at the Milwaukee chapter of Great Lakes Sport Fishermen meeting at the American Legion Post in Greendale at 7 p.m. www.glsfclub.com

November 14- Presentation on musky fishing on the Winnebago system by Eric Larson at the Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin meeting at Thunder Bay Grill in Pewaukee at 7:30 p.m. www.muskellungeclubwi.org

November 14- Presentation on ice fishing by Warren Scaman and Jim Kopio at the Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lanes in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings
October 23- Presentation by Adam Oberfoell on muskie fishing from autumn to ice-up at the Milwaukee chapter of Muskies Inc. at the Waukesha Elks Club at 7:30 p.m. http://www.milwaukeemuskiesinc.com/

Monday, October 15, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings
October 16-Presentation by Tim Newman on trolling motor service and repair and discussion on new technology for 2013 at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m.($5 fee for non-members). www.ofcfish.com

October 16- Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen membership meeting at the Sheboygan Outboard Club at 7 p.m. (public invited). http://www.sheboyganfishingclub.com/

Friday, October 12, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

WDNR hosting open house to discuss fish and wildlife management

Anglers 50 and older from Sheboygan County asked to help with study

Remote operated vehicle to help pick up trash in Chicago River

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

WDNR weekly fishing report

National
Both presidential candidates take strong stance on Asian Carp

International
Seafood fed pig feces exported to U.S.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings
October 9- Annual fundraiser for the Southeast Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited at the New Berlin Hills Golf Course in New Berlin. www.sewtu.org

October 9- Monthly meeting of Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Of Milwaukee Wisconsin with program by Ozaukee Fish Passage Group at the Greendale American Legion Post at 7 p.m. http://www.glsfclub.com/

October 10- Presentation on fishing the waters of Green Bay and Door County by Mike Karempelis at the Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lanes in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

October 10- Presentation on what anglers should know about batteries by Remy Battery at the Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin meeting at Thunder Bay Grille in Pewaukee at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members).

October 13- Open house at Root River Steelhead Facility

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Fisheries events

Regulations
September 30- Trout season closes on inland waters and on rivers flowing into Lake Superior from their mouths to the first impassable permanent barrier (unless listed otherwise in trout regulations). Lake trout season on Lake Superior closes. Hook-and-line sturgeon season closes on inland waters. Set or bank pole and setline fishing season on specified waters in the Wolf and Fox river basins closes.

Meetings
September 26- A public informational hearing to solicit comments on an application by the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct research with Asian carp (bighead carp and silver carp) at the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, 2630 Fanta Reed Road, La Crosse.

September 26- Monthly meeting of the Southeast Wisconsin Trout Unlimited at the Charcoal Grill in New Berlin at 6 p.m. http://www.sewtu.org/

Fishing
September 29 and 30- Burnout Bash in Racine.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings
September 18- Presentation of tactics for smallmouth bass by Jim Tostrud at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.ofcfish.com/

Friday, September 14, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Fall fishing forecast from the WDNR

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

WDNR weekly fishing report

The Bait Box fishing report

National
Long life not one of the benefits of fish oil

Fisheries disasters in the Northeast, Mississippi and Alaska

International
Study estimates ecological and economic value of forage fish

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Fisheries events for southeast Wisconsin

September 11- Monthly meeting of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen at the American Legion Post in Greendale at 7 p.m. (open to the public).

September 12- Presentation on live bait secrets that Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lanes in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

September 16- Class titled ‘Fly fishing for Salmon’ at the Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ($35 for non-members, register in advance). www.riveredge.us

Monday, September 3, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings
Tuesday August 4- Presentation on river walleye by Mulqueen at the Okauchee Fishing Club at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 fee non-members). www.ofcfish.com

Saturday August 8- Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited workday at Bluff Creek in Whitewater where the creek crosses Highway Pfrom 9 am until noon. http://www.sewtu.org/

Sunday August 9- Class on fly fishing for salmon at the Riveredge Nature Center at its facility in Newburg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m (open to the public, $35 for non-members). www.riveredge.us

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Sorry...

No news post this week. I'm out of town with limited access to a computer. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Fisheries Events

Fishing
September 1- Hook-and-line lake sturgeon season opens on designated waters through September 30

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Fisheries events

Meetings

August 21- Presentation on how to catch late summer bass by Mark Krmpotich at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis. Starts at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.ofcfish.com

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Fisheries events

Fishing

August 17-19- Sturgeon Bay Offshore Challenge at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. http://www.sturgeonbayoffshorechallenge.com/Index.html

August 18- Lunker’s Unlimited 7^th Annual Long Lake Open at Benson’s Hideaway in Campbellsport. http://www.lunkersunlimitedwi.com/2012tournform.pdf

Monday, August 6, 2012

Fisheries events in southeast Wisconsin

Meetings

August 7 and 8- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting in Germantown

August 8- Presentation on summer walleye tactics by Jim O’Brien at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.ofcfish.com

August 9- Presentation on summer bass tactics by Tom Garlock at the Southeast Wisconsin Walleyes Unlimited meeting at 7220 W. Rawson Ave in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

Fishing

August 3-12- Spanky's Sportsman's Club Salmon Tournament in Two Rivers

August 10-12- Shanty Days Fishing Contest in Algoma

August 11-12- Sheboygan Coho Derby at Riverfront boardwalk

Friday, August 3, 2012

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Results from Port Washington fishing derby

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

WDNR weekly fishing report

National
Drought damage to fisheries costs millions

Florida officials assure fish from gulf are safe

International
Fugitive Sea Shepherd leader speculated to be in U.S.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Models provide clues to finding yellow perch in Lake Michigan

Understanding where and when fishes will be present is a key for angling success but it is also important to fish ecologists and fisheries scientists. Researchers are using new statistical modeling techniques to predict increases or decreases in local abundance based on changes in various factors. Among the many factors that impact the abundance and distribution of fish are the abundance and distribution of predators, competitors and conspecifics, water quality and physical habitat. Bacheler et al. (2011) created vary-coefficient generalized additive models (GAMs) to identify which factors influence abundance and distribution of yellow perch Perca flavescens in the Bay of Green Bay (just Green Bay hereafter).

Fisheries events for southeast Wisconsin

Regulations
August 1- Deadline to apply for Upriver Winnebago system sturgeon spearing season

Meeting
August 4- Learn to fish rodeo at Mauthe Lake recreation area fishing pier in Kettle Moraine State Forest- Northern Unit from 1-4 p.m.

Fishing
August 3-12-Spanky's Sportsman's Club Salmon Tournament in Two Rivers
August 4- Algoma Great Lakes Classic
August 4- Brew City Salmon Tournament in Milwaukee http://www.glsfclub.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Brew-City-2012-final.pdf

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Fisheries events for southeast Wisconsin

Meetings

July 23- Strategic Planning Committee of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress at the Mead Wildlife Area Visitor Center in Milladore http://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/Documents/Agenda/2012/strategic_planning_072312.pdf

July 24- Casting clinic by the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee at 6 p.m.

Fishing

July 27-29- Cleveland Fishing Derby at Hika Bay Park

Jul 28- Port Washington Salmon Shootout at Port Washington Marina http://www.glsfc-oz.org/GLSF%20salmon%20shoot%20out%20brochure12.pdf

July 21-29- Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament http://www.kdsalmon.com/

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Fisheries events for southeast Wisconsin

Meetings

July 16- Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress will convene via conference call at 2:00 p.m. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/excmmittee_071612.pdf

July 17- Special meeting of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board in Stevens Point

Fishing

July 17- Presentation on deep water bass fishing by Matt Bichanich at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ( $5 for non-members). www.ofcfish.com

Fishing

July 14-20- Salmon-A-Rama http://www.salmon-a-rama.com/

July 18- Powder Puff Derby (ladies only event) at the Sheboygan riverfront

July 20- 22- Two Rivers Fish Derby, registration at Walsh Field http://www.trkiwanis.org/Derby%20Rules%20Sheet_2012.pdf

July 21-29- Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament http://www.kdsalmon.com/

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Fisheries events for southeast Wisconsin

June 15- Turtle season opens statewide through Nov. 30 for those species that are not listed as endangered or threatened.

Meetings

July 9- Panel discussion with members of the Wisconsin Fishing Club on fishing the Madison chain at Graingers Sports Pub & Grill in Greenfield at 7 p.m. (free).

July 15- Intermediate fly fishing class at Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required ($40 for non-members). http://www.riveredge.us/

Fishing

July 14- 7th Annual Kewaunee Trout Festival “Offshore Challenge” Salmon & Trout Super Derby 1-Day Team Tournament

July 14-20- Salmon-A-Rama http://www.salmon-a-rama.com/

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Southeast Wisconsin Fisheries Events

Meetings

July 3- Presentation on night fishing Lake Nagawicka by Chris Terry at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 fee for nonmembers). http://www.ofcfish.com/.

Fishing

July 4- Optimist Carp-O-Rama on Lake Como in Delavan, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ages 15 and under).

July 7- Algoma Great Lakes Classic at Algoma Marina

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Southeast Wisconsin Fisheries Events

Meetings

June 26 and 27- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting in Siren

Fishing

June 28- Port Washington Salmon Shootout. http://www.glsfc-oz.org/GLSF%20salmon%20shoot%20out%20brochure12.pdf

June 29-July 1- Ozaukee chapter of Great Lakes Sports Fishermen Public Fishing Derby at Port Washington Marina. http://www.glsfc-oz.org/glsf%20derby%20flyer12.pdf

June 29- July 1- Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sports Fishermen Salmon Derby at Manitowoc Marina. http://www.newglsf.org/

June 30- Fishing clinic for kids at Richard Bong State Recreation Area visitor center from 6 to 7 p.m. Call 262-878-5600 to pre-register.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Southeast Wisconsin Fisheries Events

Meetings

June 18- Meeting of Wisconsin Conservation Congress Strategic Planning Committee at the Mead Wildlife Area Visitor Center in Milladore at 10 a.m. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/strategic%20planning_061812.pdf

June 19- Presentation on Summer musky tactics by Bill Schwartz at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis ($5 for non-members). http://www.ofcfish.com/

June 22- Meeting of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Executive Council in Madison at 10 a.m. http://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/Documents/Agenda/2012/excmmittee_062212.pdf

Fishing

June 23- Junior Coho Derby at the Wharf Bait & Tackle on the Sheboygan Riverfront. Contact Grace Brown (920-458-4406) to register.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Southeast Wisconsin Fisheries Events

Regulations

June 16- Yellow perch season opens on Lake Michigan with a bag limit of five (5).

June 16-Northern zone bass season goes from catch-and-release to daily bag limits.

Meetings

June 11- Presentation on fishing for walleye and smallmouth bass on the waters of Green Bay, Door County and Lake Michigan by Paul Delaney at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meeting at Grainger’s Sports Pub & Grill in Greenfield at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members).

June 13- Presentation on activities of Walleyes For Tomorrow by Mike Arrowood at the Walworth County chapter of Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lanes at 7 p.m.($5 for non-members). http://www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org/

June 15- Basic Angler Education Instructor Workshop in Wisconsin Dells at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center from 10am to 4 pm Contact Jessica Jens 608.254.6461

June 16- Annual Father's Day Fly Fishing for Beginners class at Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. http://www.riveredge.us/

Fishing

June 16- 38th Annual Southeast Wisconsin Open on Pewaukee Lake at Smokey’s Bait Shop East. http://www.lunkersunlimitedwi.com/2012tournform.pdf

June 16- Kenosha Coho Classic.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Wisconsin’s mines and your favorite trout stream

In the last session of the Wisconsin State Legislature, a bill to stream line the mine permitting process was voted down. Some of the contention over the bill was if the new process would allow the WDNR to make the proper assessment of environmental impacts. The concern over the environmental impacts of mines is not exclusive to Wisconsin. The annual meeting of the American Fisheries Society included the Fisheries and Hard Rock Mining symposium. A synopsis of the symposium appeared in the February issue of Fisheries; here I will summarize the synopsis.

The symposium can be broken down into four topics: the effects of metal mines on aquatic ecosystems, the effects of copper mines on salmonids and water quality, mine waste mitigation and disposal and legal and education issues. I will skip the discussion on copper because the mine at issue in Wisconsin is an iron mine.

Lake Michigan fishing forecast for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Meetings

June 5- Panel discussion on fishing Okauchee Lake by the Okauchee Fishing Club at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis ($5 fee). http://www.ofcfish.com/

Fishing

Pre-registration for Father's Day Fly Fishing for Beginners class at Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg on June 17 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. ($25 for members and $30 for nonmembers). http://www.riveredge.us/

June 9 and 10- Sheboygan Salmon Cup at Sheboygan riverfront and marina. Contact Russell Gahagan: 920-395-2406. http://sheboygansalmoncup.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-sheboygan-salmon-cup.html

Monday, May 28, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Regulations

June 2 and 3- Free Fishing Weekend. No license or stamps required to fish inland waters or outlying Wisconsin waters of the Great Lakes and Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. All bag and size limits and other regulations apply.

Meetings and events

June 2- Carp Fest-live music, food, refreshments, fish boil, and a smelt fry at Central Park in Two Rivers in the afternoon and evening

June 3- State Parks Open House Day -- free admission to all state parks, forests and trails.

Fishing

June 2- The Salmon Unlimited Season Opener in Racine. http://sites.google.com/site/salmonunlimitedofwisconsin/news/announcingthefirstlegofthesouthwestlakemichigansalmonseries

June 2- Learn to Fish Rodeo at Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit - Long Lake Recreation Area Fishing Pier from 1- 4 p.m.

June 2- St. Thomas More Legacy Fishing Classic at The Sports Dock on Pewaukee Lake. http://tmore.org/index.php?id=330

June 2 and 3- Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship on West Twin and East Twin Rivers in Two Rivers. http://sites.google.com/site/wicarpchamps/Home/2010-championship

June 3- Lake Geneva Fishing Club's Kid's free fishing day at Big Foot Beach State Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 3- The Boat Doc Walleye Invitational out of Oshkosh and open to the entire Winnebago system.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Cleveland:

Cleveland ramp: Over the past few years during late May there was usually very little or no effort.

Sheboygan:

Ramp: Over the past few years during late May fishing effort was light early in the week but there was usually moderate effort over the holiday weekend. The action has usually been slow with an occasional decent day (approximately 4 fish per boat). Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout were caught from the surface to 70 feet down in 100 to 200 feet of water with flasher/dodger flies and spoons on planar boards, dipsy divers and downriggers. Fish have also been caught in 30 to 45 feet of water. Conditions: water temperatures have been 48 to 52° F, air temperatures in the 60’s, skies were mostly sunny and there has been variety of wind conditions.

Pier: Over the past few years during late May the fishing effort was light early in the week but usually moderate over the holiday weekend. There is usually some action. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout have been caught off the lakeside of the south pier on alewives and spoons. Chinook and brown trout have been caught off the harbor side of the south pier on alewives and spoons. Conditions: water temperatures off the south pier were in the mid 50’s, water color was light brown or blue green with low to good clarity; water temperatures in the harbor were in the low 60’s, the water was muddy with low clarity; air temperature in the 60’s, skies were mostly sunny and there has been a variety of wind conditions.

Shore: Over the past few years during late May there was usually no effort.

Edgewater power plant: Over the past few years during late May there was usually no effort.

Cedar Grove:

Amsterdam Road

ramp: Over the past few years during late May there was little or no effort and no action to report.

Port Washington:

Ramp: Over the past few years during late May the fishing effort was light early in the week but usually moderate to strong over the holiday weekend. There was usually decent action (3-4 fish per boat) with some exceptional days (approximately 7 fish per boat) during the week. Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout were caught 15 to 130 and feet down in 80 to 230 feet of water with flasher flies and spoons on planar boards, dipsy divers and downriggers. Rainbow trout and Coho salmon were generally hooked higher in the water column and Chinook salmon and lake trout were hooked down deeper. Conditions: water temperature was 48 to 52° F near shore, air temperature was in the 60’s, skies were mostly sunny and there has been variety of wind conditions.

Pier: Over the past few years during late May fishing effort was usually light with a slight increase during the holiday weekend. There has been a little action; Coho salmon and rainbow trout were caught on alewives and spoons and a brown trout was caught off the end of the pier with a spoon. Conditions: water temperature was in the low 50’s and water color was blue green with good clarity.

Power plant: Over the past few years during late May fishing effort was light and there was no action other than some carp and recently stocked brown trout caught by anglers targeting trout and salmon.

Marina: Over the past few years during late May there was very little effort and no action.

Milwaukee:

McKinley ramp: Last year during late May, anglers caught Coho salmon in 20 to 30 feet of water on blue or green peanut flies.

McKinley pier: Last year during late May, there was some action with anglers catching salmon. Conditions: consistent west wind.

Bender Park ramp: Last year during late May, anglers caught Coho salmon trolling near the boils.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Fisheries Events

Regulations

May 26- Muskellunge season opens north of State Highway 10.

Meetings

May 22- Presentation by Mike Koepp on musky fishing strategies on Pewaukee Lake at the Milwaukee chapter of Muskies Inc. meeting at the Waukesha Elks Club at 7:30 p.m.

May 22- Wisconsin Conservation Congress Executive Council meeting in Madison http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/wcc_excouncil_052212%20amended_agenda.pdf

May 22 & 23- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting in Madison

Fishing

May

26- Anglers Avenue

Kids Tournament in Sheboygan. Contact Russell Gahagan, 920-395-2406

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Fisheries Events

Regulations

May 19- Set or bank pole and setlines can be used on specified waters in the Wolf and Fox River basins through Sept. 30. Check the current Setline, Set or Bank Pole Regulations for open waters.

May 20- Yellow perch season opens on Green Bay, the Fox River and other Green Bay tributaries through March 15 with a bag limit of 15.

Meetings

May 14- Presentation by Mark Kmpotich on fishing for bass and panfish at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meeting at Graingers Southern Grill in Greenfield at 7 p.m. ($5 for nonmembers)

May 15- Presentation by Jason Gaurkee on "Conditions and Tactics for Fishing Green Bay Tributaries Now" at Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 fee for nonmembers). www.ofcfish.com

May 18- Deadline to request to participate at Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting

May 19- Learn to Fly Fish at Mauthe Lake. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center (920)533-8322 by May 17. Free with 2012 Wisconsin State Park admission.

May 19- Trout habitat work day with Trout Unlimited on the first south branch of the Oconto River and/or Mary's Creek. hwww.greenbaytu.com/

May 20- "Fly Fishing For Beginners" at the Riveredge Nature Center facility in Newburg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All equipment will be supplied ($25 for members and $30 for nonmembers). Pre-registration is required. http://www.riveredge.us/

May 20- Little Lunkers! Learn the Basics at Jenni and Kyle Preserve in Fitchburg from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pre- registration is required. Little Lunkers Flyer,[PDF,2M].

Fishing

May 19- Fox River Spring Walleye Classic

May 19 & 20- 10^th annual Mike Pierce Memorial Fishing Derby in La Crosse/French Island www.mikepiercederby.com/Home_Page.php

Monday, May 7, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Meetings

May 9- Presentation by Dennis Radloff on spring tactics for muskies at the Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin meeting at Thunder Bay Grille in Pewaukee at 7:30 p.m. ($5 for nonmembers) www.muskiewi.org

May 9- Presentation by John Nuebel, Al Ruffalo and Gene Schmidt on lure-making at the Walleyes Unlimited meeting at Root River Lanes in Franklin at 7 p.m. ($5 for nonmembers). www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org

May 9- Presentation by Eric Haataja on large and smallmouth bass fishing in southern Wisconsin waters at Lake Geneva Fishing Club meeting at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, IL at 6:30 p.m. ($5 for nonmembers)

May 10- Wisconsin Conservation Congress executive council meeting in Manitowoc. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/wcc_excouncil_051012.pdf

May 11-12- Wisconsin Conservation Congress annual convention in Manitowoc. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/Agenda%20Convention%202012.pdf

May 12- Kids' Fish N Fun free fishing instruction by the Kenosha Sportfishing & Conservation Association at Anderson Park Pond (22nd Ave behind Tremper High School) from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for children 4 - 12 years old (must be accompanied by an adult). www.kenoshasportfishing.com

Fishing

May 12- Annual relay for life bass tournament to help fight cancer in Dousman. $100.00 per two person boat. Please call Tom Monroe for more info daytime- 262-248-3289 or after 5pm- 262-279-0694.

May 13- The Boat Doc Walleye Invitational in Oshkosh by the Bago walleye club. http://www.theboatdoc.com/documents/BWCENTRY2012_000.pdf

Monday, April 30, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Sorry, I've been busy lately but here is last year's report:

Shore fishing has been slow to dead, but there has been decent action from boats in Port Washington. Fishing has been good in Sheboygan with a wide variety of fishes getting caught. Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years.

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Regulations

April 29- Early catch-and-release only trout season closes at midnight. Season is artificial bait, barbless-hook only

Meetings

April 23- Wisconsin Conservation Congress Rules & Resolutions Committee meeting at Mead Wildlife Area Visitor Center in Milladore at 9:00 a.m. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/calendar/2012/RR_042312.pdf

April 23- Presentation by Craig Engebretsen, "Early season musky fishing" at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meeting at Graingers Southern Grill in Greenfield at 7 p.m. ($5 for nonmembers)

April 24- Presentation by Dennis Radloff on fishing the Winnebago chain of lakes at the Milwaukee Chapter of Muskies Inc. meeting at the Waukesha Elks Club at 7:30 p.m.

April 24-25- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting in Madison

April 26- Youth fishing clinic and stations at Maplewood Elementary School in Menasha at 5:30 p.m.

April 26- Presentation by Dave Berg on Winnebago walleyes at D&S Bait Shop in Madison at 7:00 p.m.

Fishing

April 29- Midwest Winter Carp League Session #6 Group D in Milwaukee http://www.wintercarpleague.com/

April 29- Oconto Monster Quest 2012 WI CC Qualifier in Oconto http://www.midwestcarp.com/

Monday, April 16, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Meetings

April 18- Fly Fishing Film Tour at Sprecher Brewing Company http://www.flyfilmtour.com/

Fishing

April 22- Midwest Winter Carp League Session #6 Group C in Milwaukee http://www.wintercarpleague.com/

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Lake Michigan fishing report for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Lake Michigan fishing forecast for southeast Wisconsin

Reports based on personal observations and angler reports from the past three years. Please comment or share information.

Fisheries Events

Meetings

April 3- Discussion of fishing techniques for trout and salmon lead by panel of four Lake Michigan boat captains at the meeting of the Ozaukee chapter of Great Lakes Sport Fishermen at Railroad Station Hall in Saukville at 7:00 p.m.

April 3- Presentation: “Lake Michigan Early Season Tactics” by Brian Settele at the meeting of the Okauchee Fishing Club at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West Allis at 7:00 p.m. ($5 for non-members)

April 5- Lunkers Unlimited Annual Rummage Sale at Hartbrook Lanes in Hartland from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. http://www.lunkersunlimitedwi.com/

April 9- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Annual Spring Fish and Wildlife Informational Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress annual spring county conservation meetings at 7:00 p.m. Separate meeting for each county, locations can be found at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/spring_hearings/2012/2012%20locations.pdf

Fishing

April 7- Red Banks Resort Walleye Tournament on the Wolf River in Fremont

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Fisheries News

Public meeting will give anglers a chance to comment on Chinook salmon stocking

More rainbow trout showing up at egg collection facilities this year

Early spawning events have fisheries biologists scrambling to finish surveys

Unseasonably high temperatures cause early and brief sturgeon spawn

Renowned sturgeon biologist to focus on supervisory role

WDNR and Chippewa Indians reach agreement on walleye harvest

National
Great Lakes water levels up from last year

Scientists working on bio-bullet for Asian carp

Study shows oil from Gulf of Mexico spill present in food web

International
Invasive gobies helping threatened snake species make a comeback

Monday, March 26, 2012

Fisheries Events

Regulations

March 31- Trout season opens on designated sections of some Lake Superior tributaries. Check the Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations and Guide for further information.

April 1- Open period for 2013 fishing tournament permit applications with WDNR

Meetings

March 27 and 28- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting in Madison. For information on participating: http://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/public.html

March 27- Presentation on fishing the spring and fall trout and salmon runs on Lake Michigan tributaries in southeastern Wisconsin by Gordy Martin at the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting at Thunder Bay Grille in Pewaukee at 7:30

March 31- Basic Angler Education Instructor Workshop

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Club 10 in Stevens Point http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/kidsparents/anglereducation/workshopschedule.html

Fishing

March 31- Spring Slaughter; walleye fishing on the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point

April 1- Midwest Winter Carp League Session #6 Group A in Milwaukee http://www.wintercarpleague.com/

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