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    DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

    To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin updating Wisconsin’s Walleye Management Plan through regional public meetings and surveys.

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    Second Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 22

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a second virtual meeting later this month to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish.

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    Hook and Line Lake Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 5

    The inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon is set to open on Sept. 5 through Sept. 30. Anglers will have the opportunity to catch these prehistoric fish while on waterways throughout Wisconsin.

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    Shovelnose sturgeon

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    Boat and Shore Fishing Access

    Launch the Boat Access Map. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) created a statewide inventory containing over 2,000 identified public boat access sites and over 100 developed shore fishing sites. We provide our inventory…

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    Lake Superior Management Reports

    FISHERY ASSESSMENT REPORTS Fishery assessments are a critical component for guiding fisheries management decisions on Lake Superior and its many tributaries.  Fishery-independent assessments are one strategy employed by the Lake Superior Fisheries…

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    Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing

    The 2021 Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season is now closed!-->

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    Anglers' Club Mixed Bag Category

    To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the MIXED BAG category you must catch and release as many fish species as possible (regardless of size), correctly complete the application form [PDF], and comply with the following rules:

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    Anglers' Club Live Release Category

    To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the LIVE RELEASE category you must catch and release a fish that meets or exceeds the minimum length listed below, correctly complete the application form [PDF] and comply with the following rules:

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