Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Sea lamprey and control efforts in Wisconsin
The sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, which is a descendant of the earliest known type of vertebrates, is a parasitic species of eel-like fish native to the Atlantic Ocean and the East Coast of North America. Because of their eel-like shape, lamprey…
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Fishing calendar for Lake Superior
This fact sheet on when is the best time to fish in Wisconsin for what species of fish and where is the best place to find them. Also, the typical fishing method you can use should help increase your chances of catching the fish.
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Lake Superior fish identification tips
Identifying fish can seem easy at times but many times can be a challenge. It is not any different for Lake Superior anglers who can be confused when trying to determine whether the fish they have caught is a lake trout, splake or a "coaster" brook…
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Lake Superior coaster brook trout
Is the coaster brook trout a unique strain long lost from Wisconsin's Lake Superior shoreline...
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Fishing the Brule River
A gem of a fishing opportunity awaitsRecreational fishing is arguably th
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Brule River fishery facts
The Bois Brule River is one of Wisconsin's best-known trout streams. At the time of European settlement (1850s) the Brule was already regarded as one of the finest brook trout fishing streams in the state. Wisconsin's settlement push reached the…
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Lake Superior Outdoor Fishing Report – Aug. 27, 2025
Apostle IslandsLake trout fishing has been excellent recently. Anglers have reported great numbers of fish in the 25-30 inch range, along with a fair number of larger trophy-sized fish, although some anglers are struggling to catch their “unders” (…
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Bring 'em up, put 'em back - gently: lake trout
Lake Superior species management Lake trout and cisco (lake herring) management - we want your input-->
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Lake Superior lake trout harvest
Lake trout are a popular target in the Lake Superior fishery.The Lake Superior lake trout season opens on Dec. 1 and closes on Sept. 30. However, lake trout are managed based on a safe total allowable harvest or quota system. When the recreational…