Education
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum
Anglers, commercial fishers and others with an interest in Lake Michigan's fisheries can join the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum to get the latest research, management news and other information about the fishery. In addition, this group shares their…
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Lake Michigan whitefish management
Management strategies are currently being considered to address changes in lake whitefish population abundance and distribution in Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
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Lake Michigan Invasive Species
Main Invasive Species Page Fish Alewife [exit DNR] Big Head Carp [exit DNR]
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Fish Management
Reports / Groups Management Reports - Stocking, harvest and assessment tables. Outdoor Fishing Report - The latest Lake Michigan fishing conditions. Root River Fishing and Weir Report - Number of fish processed September through December and…
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RV Coregonus Schedule
2025 R/V COREGONUS CRUISE SCHEDULETimePurposeAreaGearJanuary 1 - March 31Winter layup and vessel maintenanceSturgeon BayGill net and trawl repairApril 1 - 11Equipment /Launching and prep workSturgeon BayChange oil, general maintenance, load…
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RV Coregonus
OPERATOR: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Sturgeon Bay Fisheries, Station, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin HOMEPORT: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Trap net safety on the Great Lakes
TRAP NETS Trap nets are large underwater nets used by commercial fishers to catch whitefish and let sportfish go. They pose a potential hazard for anglers and other boaters. Downriggers, fishing lines, and propellors can get caught in the nets or…