Between the Hayward DNR fish team and the local hatchery crew, we handled 173 different muskies, with a few caught multiple times.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage muskie survey Read More »
Stocking fish is one of the most visible and popular things associated with our fisheries program in Wisconsin. The promise of better fishing by stocking has intuitive appeal. We have considerable success stocking walleyes, trout, salmon, and muskellunge.
When we achieve some stocking success, the temptation is always to push the envelope, but the research is clear: Yes, you can stock too many fish in a waterbody.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Can you stock too many fish? Read More »
Catch-and-release has become the overwhelming mode of operation for many anglers, particularly for muskellunge, bass, and trout. Even anglers looking to harvest fish often have to release some because they are not of legal size.
There is still a chance a released fish will die because it was caught. We refer to this as ‘hooking mortality.’
Ask a fisheries biologist: What are the factors affecting hooking mortality? Read More »
Anglers often have an interest in regulations.
Some anglers think about regulations in terms of how it might affect their harvest, but many look at regulations from the standpoint of what they allow others to do. The motivation to support lower bag limits is often a belief that other anglers are keeping too many fish.
Ask a fisheries biologist: How rare are full bag limits in Wisconsin? Read More »
As summer wears on, warm water can move fish deeper and might make them less active. Aquatic plants are in full bloom and can make some areas more challenging to fish. Many anglers might not want the all-day exposure to the midsummer sun and heat.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Give night fishing a try during the summer heat Read More »
This week, DNR Fish Biologist Max Wolter discusses the strange things the fish crew finds in lakes and rivers.
A reader asked about strange finds we have made on lakes and rivers. We spend a lot of time on the water and have many chances to find interesting items.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Odd underwater findings Read More »
Living expenses are common concerns, but the cost of a fishing license has not become more expensive in Wisconsin. In fact, with reduced first-time buyer and senior rates, a fishing license might be more affordable than ever, a small investment that could lead to big savings on grocery bills.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Fishing can help out with the grocery bill Read More »
Some waterfront property owners might not know how to make a great fishing experience happen for themselves or guests. The most common fish you can catch from docks are panfish, bass, and pike, probably in that order. It is possible to catch walleyes or muskies.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Best tactics for dock fishing Read More »
Most Wisconsin anglers know about walleyes, but far fewer are familiar with the saugers, despite many similarities to their cousin, the walleye.
Ask a fisheries biologist: A look at the sauger, the walleye’s less famous cousin Read More »
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