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    Great Lakes Charter Information

    To correctly manage the salmon and trout fisheries of the Great Lakes, information from charter captains on their fishing activity is very important. Since the start of mandatory reporting in 1976, charter captains have been reporting on paper forms…

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    Lake Michigan

    Lake Michigan, or the big pond as many Wisconsinites know it, is the No.

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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…

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    Free Fishing Weekend

    Free Fishing Weekend June 1-2, 2024 On Free Fishing Weekend, you can wet a line without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try! Look below for details to plan your special…

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    Mississippi River fish

    The Upper Mississippi River is home to over 119 species of fish -- more species than are found in any of Wisconsin’s inland lakes. Favorite sport fish include walleye, sauger, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, northern pike,…

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    Photography Contest

    Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri state parks hold an annual photography contest every year. The contest is organized by the parks' friends groups. Remember to bring a camera along to the parks to take photos for the contest!

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    Winter Recreation

    Many wintertime visitors enjoy skiing the hiking trails, and the relatively flat terrain makes the trails a good location for family outings. About 6.5 miles of trails are groomed when there is enough snow. An accessible sit-ski is available in…

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    Water Recreation

    Swimming The marked 300-foot swim area has an all-sand bottom. No lifeguards are on duty at the beach. Swim at your own risk and be sure children are supervised at all times. There is a cold-water rinse shower near the beach. A beach wheelchair is…

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