Recreation
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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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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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Great Lakes Charter Information
As part of the effort to manage fisheries sustainably in the Great Lakes, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has broad authority under established rules (NR 20.60) to require charter sport trolling reporting in the Great Lakes.
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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 7-8, 2025On Free Fishing Weekend, you can cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try!Plan a ClinicAngler Education instructors…