Milwaukee Piscator's Rag

Monday, May 27, 2013

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

WDNR asking for comments on Lake Michigan Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

UWM fisheries biologist suggests shifting Lake Michigan strategy

Walker's Wisconsin Walleye Initiative aims to increase hatchery production

Study shows climate a change has mixed effects on Lake Superior fish

Couple caught hundreds over legal limit of panfish in Iowa

Tribes miss walleye target, bag limits increased

WDNR outdoor report

National
NOAA updates fish stock sustainability index

Fisheries events

Regulations

June 1 and 2- Free fishing weekend

Meetings

May 28- Presentation on Pewaukee and Okauchee Lake by Ben Heussner, WDNR fisheries biologists, at the Milwaukee Chapter of Muskies Inc. meeting at the Waukesha Elks Lodge #400 at 7:30 p.m. www.milwaukeemuskiesinc.com

June 1- Milwaukee Chapter of Muskies Inc. muskie collection from Amron pond for transport to Pewaukee Lake. www.milwaukeemuskiesinc.com

June 1- Learn to fish rodeo at Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit- Long Lake Recreation Area in Cascade from 1 to 4 p.m.

Fishing

June 1- The 2^nd annual Legacy Fishing Classic on Pewaukee Lake at The Sports Dock. http://tmore.org/alumni/legacy-fishing-classic/

June 1- Cash for Carp at Riverside Park in Watertown from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Sheboygan charter boat captains to give free boat rides

Aerator limits fish kill on Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Journal Sentinel summary of spawning habits of Wisconsin fish species

Fish for free June 1-2

WDNR outdoor report

National
Fishing derby in New Hampshire to use lie-detectors

International
Study indicates fish species moving north

Fisheries events

Regulations

May 25- Muskellunge season opens north of State Highway 10.

Meetings

May 21- Presentation on Door County monster smallies in spring at the Okauchee Fishing Club meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 92^nd St. in West Allis at 7 p.m. ($5 for non-members) www.ofcfish.com

May 21- 9^th annual Ride with a Charter Boat Day hosted by the Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen’s Club at The Wharf at 6 p.m. www.sheboyganfishingclub.com

May 21- Members’ travelogues at the Southeast Wisconsin Trout Unlimited meeting at the Charcoal Grill in New Berlin at 7 p.m. www.sewtu.org

May 25 and 26- Fly fishing 101 clinic at the Milwaukee Orvis store from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Fisheries news for southeast Wisconsin

Free fishing weekend scheduled for June 1st

WDNR annual spring fish survey off to a late start

Efforts to find Asian carp in Illinois waterways to intensify

Registration for Walleye Weekend events opens

WDNR outdoor report

National
Natural resource management generates $1.7 trillion economy

Science-based management rebuilds stocks and ends overfishing

Fisheries events

Meetings

May 13- Presentation on fishing local lakes for panfish by Tom Newbauer at the Wisconsin Fishing Club meeting at Graingers Southern Grill in Greenfield at 7:00 p.m. ($5 for non-members). www.wisconsinfishingclub.com

May 14- Presentation by Captain Josh Keeran of Proposition Charter of Racine at the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen of Milwaukee meeting at the Greendale American Legion Post 416 at 7 p.m. www.glsfclub.com

May 15- Deadline to register for WDNR basic angler education workshop at Shorewood High School.

May 18- Fly fishing 101 clinic at the Milwaukee Orvis store from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

May 19- Fly fishing for beginners class at Riveredge Nature Center in New burg from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ($30 for non-members).

Fishing

May 18- 2013 Fox River Spring Walleye Classic.

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