Lake Michigan Fishing Forecast

In Port Washington, there is usually light effort from the ramp and light to moderate effort from shore.  The action has been slow from the ramp and there has been some action from the pier, power plant and marina.  In Sheboygan, there is usually light effort from the ramp and light to moderate effort from the piers. The action has usually been slow for the boats and there has been little action from the piers

Fisheries News

Local
Group helps those with disabilities to fish again

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

The Bait Box fishing report

Regional
New book of recipes for lake whitefish

National
NOAA releases report on commercial and recreational fishing for 2010

Long-time NOAA scienstist appointed to Chief Science Advisor for Fisheries

International
U.S. and E.U. pledge to cooperate on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

Scientists recommend end of deep sea commercial fishing

A new product for fighting zebra mussels

Praying mantis snacks on goldfish

Lake Michigan Fishing Forecast

In Port Washington, there is usually light effort from the ramp and light to moderate effort from shore.  The action has been slow from the ramp and there has been some action from the pier, power plant and marina.  In Sheboygan, there is usually light effort from the ramp and moderate effort from the piers. The action has usually been slow for the boats and there has been little action from the piers.

Fisheries News

Local
Golden shiner record made and broken in 28 hours

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

The Bait Box fishing report

Regional
Trout stamps pay for successful habitat improvement projects

Conservation Congress will continue spring hearings but make changes

WDNR trawl survey shows another strong year for yellow perch

Over 10,000 walleye fingerlings stocked from Wild Rose hatchery

National
New immigrant labor regulation may hurt seafood industry

International
Strays and habitat improvement bring salmon back to the Thames river

Science: Effects of dam removal on fish habitat and communities

             Dams impact fisheries communities through habitats alteration and fragmentation.  Habitat alteration can lead to displacement of native species and colonization by non-natives.  Habitat fragmentation can impede access to habitats necessary for reproduction, feeding and survival.  Dam removal is becoming a standard method for rehabilitating river ecosystems.  Burroughs et al. (2001) observed the gradual removal of Stronach dam on the Pine River in Manistee County, Michigan and documented changes in fish habitat and communities.

Fisheries News

Local
Summer restrictions on commercial trap fishing nets end after Labor Day

Grafton fish passage permit only allows sturgeon upstream

Journal Sentinel Weekly fishing report

The Bait Box fishing report

Regional
WDNR purchases decontamination unit to fight invasive species

Lake Michigan yellow perch test positive for VHS; alewives negative

Anglers credited in containment of VHS

High expectations for opening of sturgeon season

UWM study suggests Wisconsin ciscos are at risk due to climate change

International
Video: Soy sauce brings squid dinner back to life

Lake Michigan Fishing Forecast

In Port Washington, there is usually light effort from the ramp and light effort from shore.  The action has been slow or decent from the ramp and there has been some action from the pier.  In Sheboygan, there is usually light to moderate effort from the ramp and moderate effort from the piers. The action has usually been slow for the boats and there has been some action from the piers.