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Virtual walleye effort pushes on
Wisconsin DNR will host a regional virtual public meeting – for St. Croix, Pierce, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau Claire and Clark counties – to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
DNR to update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences.
Monster walleye prompts talk of state's oldest fish record
The walleye was 31.75 inches long and, when weighed the next day on a digital scale, was 16.87 pounds, according to the angler who caught the mega-walleye. And as it's not uncommon for an adult walleye to produce 1 pound of eggs,…
Angling Buzz video: Targeting spring walleyes
Why is spring walleye fishing awesome? Check out the Angling Buzz story here and video below for more.
Wisconsin DNR: Practice 'walleye distancing'
Agency recommends keeping at least three 24-inch walleyes – or 6 feet – away from other people while in public, "whether you're fishing, grabbing groceries, or anything else in between."
Fees waived for Wisconsin state parks and trails
As of Tuesday, March 24, state parks, trails and restrooms remain open; property buildings closed.
Winnebago System walleye bag limit reduction set to take effect
The goal of the bag limit reduction is to reduce walleye exploitation on the Winnebago System and maintain a sustainable fishery.
More than 50 invasive carp captured on Mississippi River
In response to this discovery, the DNR is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Wisconsin DNR and commercial fishing operators to conduct large-scale netting, studies of the captured carp and increased monitoring.
What's driving the Wisconsin walleye decline?
Researchers know Wisconsin lakes aren't too warm for walleye, a cool-water fish, to survive. They suspect it's a recruitment (surviving to maturity) issue that has more to do with food sources and what species has the competitive edge.
Fishing regs include notable changes for Mississippi River border waters
This is the first comprehensive update of regulations on the Mississippi River border waters in nearly 70 years.
New fishing regs set to go into effect
A host of updated statewide, regional and local Wisconsin DNR fishing regulations will go into effect on April 1.
Excitement builds ahead of sturgeon spearing opener
Lake Winnebago System sturgeon season starts Feb. 8.
