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

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

WDNR hosting public meetings on Lake Michigan stocking reduction

Anglers and managers split on stocking reduction plan

Deadline to apply for 2013 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing lottery tag August 1st

Trout streams in good condition despite record heat

Aquaculture specialists thinks Lake Superior fish may be immune to VHS

WDNR weekly fishing report

National
Drought in Midwest leads to smaller dead zone the Gulf of Mexico

SAFE Seafood act meant to prevent mislabelling of seafood

International
Sea Shepherd leader on the run after arrest

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/

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Heat causing fish kills

Stream restoration in the Driftless Area

Port Washington smoked fish eating contest to go without chubs for second time

No Asian carp found in survey of Lake Calumet

Aquaculture bill helps local hatcheries

Sheboygan working to clear invasive species from river

Fish in the Neighborhood program recruiting young anglers

Journal Sentinel weekly fishing report

WDNR weekly fishing report

National
Tight budgets may close underwater sea lab

International
Sheep exports blamed for shark attacks in Australia

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/

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/