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January 2026
Wednesday
January
14
Walleye Movement Study In The Winnebago System And Upper Fox River (Acoustic Telemetry) And Changes To Lake Sturgeon Movement
Start Date: 01/14/2026
End Date: 01/14/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Angelo Cozzola, Angelo.Cozzola@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-9170
Details
The Winnebago System is home to one of the state's premier walleye fisheries. The walleye population of the system is known for its spawning migrations on the Wolf and Upper Fox rivers. In 2021, local fisheries staff started a walleye movement study to gain insight on spawning migration patterns, quantification of spawning ground use and general movement trends throughout the year.
This presentation will summarize the movement of over 100 sonic-tagged fish throughout the Winnebago System. Funding that made this project possible was provided by the Fox River Natural Resource Trustee Council, Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Sheboygan Walleye Club, as well as support from the general license sales.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Angelo Cozzola, DNR fisheries biologist, and Margaret Stadig, DNR Winnebago sturgeon biologist
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Meeting ID: 219 194 919 387 65; Passcode: mJ9SX73q
Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 723096490#
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JP Coughlin Center, Room A
625 E County Road Y
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Published on
2026-01-14T18:00:00 - 2026-01-14T20:00:00
Tuesday
January
20
Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations on projects in Shawano and Waupaca Counties
Start Date: 01/20/2026
End Date: 01/20/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Elliot Hoffman, Elliot.Hoffman@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-9581
Details
Let’s take a closer look at two of the better trout streams in Shawano County: The North Branch Embarrass and the West Branch Red rivers. We will specifically be talking about trout trend data, cooperative projects with local partners and substantial habitat projects that are ongoing and in the near future. We will also be talking about warmwater fish sticks that have been taking place on the Chain O’ Lakes in Waupaca County and Legend Lake in Shawano County, and how working with the lake associations to provide more complex habitat in area lakes that lack structure for quality fisheries.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Elliot Hoffman, DNR fisheries biologist, and Kyle Kossel, DNR fisheries habitat biologist
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Meeting ID: 272 208 325 137 06; Passcode: im3UB2dv
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 249538589#
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Shawano Community Middle School
1050 S. Union Street
Shawano, WI 54166
Published on
2026-01-20T18:00:00 - 2026-01-20T20:00:00
Wednesday
January
21
Fisheries Habitat And Management In The Mecan River Watershed And Lake Puckaway Survey 2023 And The Upper Pine River
Start Date: 01/21/2026
End Date: 01/21/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Sullivan, Shawn.Sullivan@wisconsin.gov or 920-622-3595
Details
DNR fisheries habitat management staff work with a variety of partners to improve access and the fisheries in central Wisconsin. This Fisheries Spotlight will focus on these partnerships and the positive achievements accomplished through working collaboratively.
DNR fisheries habitat management staff, working with the help of partners, also conduct trout nest, or Redd, surveys on the upper Mecan. This Fisheries Spotlight will define a Redd, the ecological importance and showcase the data-collecting partnerships that will help guide fisheries management activities into the future.
There will also be a discussion on the 2023 Lake Puckaway fish survey results and changes observed in the fishery. We will also talk about a unique project to continue the removal of brown trout in the Upper Pine River in Waushara County. This project has a 20-year history of trying to restore native brook trout to the Upper Pine River.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Shawn Sullivan and Steve DeVitt, DNR fisheries habitat biologists, and Scott Bunde, DNR fisheries biologist
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Meeting ID: 285 520 643 271 76; Passcode: re9yo9Tm
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Wautoma High School
514 S. Cambridge Street
Wautoma, WI 54982
Published on
2026-01-21T18:00:00 - 2026-01-21T20:00:00
Tuesday
January
27
Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations In Florence and Forest Counties
Start Date: 01/27/2026
End Date: 01/27/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Greg Matzke, Gregory.Matzke@wisconsin.gov or 715 528-4400 x122
Details
Ever wonder if trout habitat enhancement projects work? Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist, recently evaluated the impact of a dozen different habitat projects on one of the best systems in his area. At this presentation, we will walk through them one by one and see if the effort put into these trout streams pays off.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist
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Meeting ID: 218 338 826 389 45; Passcode: bE6jx294
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 290861488#
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Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121
Published on
2026-01-27T18:00:00 - 2026-01-27T20:00:00
Wednesday
January
28
Lower Green Bay Area Of Concern Habitat Restoration And Fisheries Monitoring: Year One Updates
Start Date: 01/28/2026
End Date: 01/28/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Sam Schaick, Samuel.Schaick@wisconsin.gov, and Jason Lins, Jason.Lins@wisconsin.gov
Details
In 1987, Lower Green Bay and the lower 7 miles of the Fox River were listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA. After toxic sediment cleanup was completed, various habitat projects were planned with the intention of improving habitat for fish, including musky, walleye, yellow perch and others. Starting in March of 2025, the AOC fisheries team began collecting pre-data to evaluate the success of various habitat projects and inform future habitat work. We will be discussing the history of the AOC, upcoming habitat projects and our AOC fisheries monitoring program.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Sam Schaick and Jason Lins, DNR fisheries biologists, Jessica Brandt, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist, Brie Kupsky, DNR Green Bay program coordinator, and Mandy Sharkey, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist.
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Meeting ID: 235 106 148 579 05; Passcode: FK7zg9mz
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 902887969#
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Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
2026-01-28T18:00:00 - 2026-01-28T20:00:00
February 2026
Monday
February
2
Green Bay Walleye Management Updates
Start Date: 02/02/2026
End Date: 02/02/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jason Breeggemann, Jason.Breeggemann@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-4619
Details
The Bay of Green Bay supports what many consider to be a world-class walleye fishery that is known for its trophy potential as well as catching large numbers of walleyes. In this spotlight series presentation, all aspects of current Green Bay walleye management will be covered, including updated results from the large reward tag study that started in the spring of 2024 and will continue for the next several years, the size and age structure of spring adult spawning populations and results from fall walleye recruitment surveys.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Jason Breeggemann, DNR fisheries biologist
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Meeting ID: 292 688 833 232 91; Passcode: TS3oN7K8
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 630730792#
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Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
2026-02-02T18:00:00 - 2026-02-02T20:00:00
Tuesday
February
3
Marinette & Oconto County Trout Habitat And Population Trends
Start Date: 02/03/2026
End Date: 02/03/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jonathan Pyatskowit, Jonathan.Pyatskowit@wisconsin.gov or 715-701-0325
Details
The North Branch Beaver Creek Fishery Area encompasses over 1,100 acres in Marinette County. This presentation will highlight trout population data, a short review of previous habitat improvements and future habitat projects.
Habitat improvement projects, population trends and management actions for three high-quality trout streams (South Branch Oconto, First South Branch Oconto and North Branch Beaver Creek) will be the focus of this talk.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Jonathan Pyatskowit, Chip Long and Tammie Paoli, DNR fisheries biologists
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Meeting ID: 290 591 287 553 28; Passcode: Ev2bC6np
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 882698594#
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Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
2026-02-03T18:00:00 - 2026-02-03T20:00:00
Thursday
February
12
35 years of Fisheries Management in Wisconsin’s Ceded Territory
Start Date: 02/12/2026
End Date: 02/12/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
John Kubisiak, John.Kubisiak@wisconsin.gov or 715-360-0888
Details
The rights of Wisconsin Ojibwe tribes to hunt, fish and gather on lands ceded to the federal government were guaranteed in treaties. These treaty rights were reaffirmed in several court decisions during the 1980s. Since that time, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, six Wisconsin Ojibwe tribes and the Wisconsin DNR have worked cooperatively to conserve and manage fisheries in the ceded territories of northern Wisconsin. We will discuss the management system for walleye and muskellunge, talk about common misconceptions and reflect on over 35 years of cooperative fisheries management.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Lawrence Eslinger and Gene Hatzenbeler, DNR fisheries biologists, Mark Luehring, GLIFWC Inland Fisheries Section Leader, and Aaron Shultz GLIFWC climate change inland fisheries biologist
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Meeting ID: 256 142 402 908 95; Passcode: se7Zv35t
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Rhinelander and Spooner DNR Service Centers (107 Sutliff Ave., Rhinelander, or 810 W Maple St., Spooner)
Published on
2026-02-12T18:00:00 - 2026-02-12T20:00:00
Thursday
February
19
Crown Jewel Of The North – 100 Years Of The Turtle Flambeau Flowage Fishery
Start Date: 02/19/2026
End Date: 02/19/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Zach Lawson, Zachary.Lawson@wisconsin.gov or 715-492-5276
Details
For the last century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage has gained notoriety for providing recreators exceptional angling opportunities amidst a wild and scenic setting. The 13,500 acres of water, 195 islands, 200 miles of undeveloped shoreline and 16 flooded lake basins provide a breadth of habitats that underpins a diverse and productive fishery.
In this presentation, we’ll break down the fish community, providing a recent status of major populations, those populations’ historic trends, major management successes and future challenges facing the “Crown Jewel of the North” and the fishery it supports.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Zach Lawson, DNR fisheries biologist
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Meeting ID: 253 178 440 981 83; Passcode: Ze66nR99
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 96451522#
Published on
2026-02-19T18:00:00 - 2026-02-19T20:00:00
Thursday
February
26
Overview Of The Status And Management Of Walleye In Northwest Wisconsin
Start Date: 02/26/2026
End Date: 02/26/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Aaron Cole, Aaron.Cole@wisconsin.gov or 715-418-0897
Details
This presentation will provide an overview of the status and management of walleye in northwest Wisconsin. We will share what makes for good walleye habitat and the types of waterbodies where walleye do well and discuss walleye stocking strategies.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Kyle Broadway, Craig Roberts, Nate Thomas and Max Wolter, DNR fisheries biologists
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Meeting ID: 221 904 954 539 7; Passcode: ZU7Fk3KD
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 86675640#
Published on
2026-02-26T18:00:00 - 2026-02-26T20:00:00
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