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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

    2024 R/V COREGONUS CRUISE SCHEDULE Time Purpose Area Gear January 1 - March 31 Winter layup and vessel maintenance

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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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