Wisconsin Bait Fish
rosem027
Posted 8/21/2012 2:03 PM (#579902)
Subject: Wisconsin Bait Fish





Posts: 12


I was looking for some info on bait fish numbers/species. I fish lakes throughout northern Wisconsin and have tried finding info on the dnr website with no luck. If anyone knows where that info can be found it would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines all
BloodyCarp
Posted 8/22/2012 12:23 PM (#580150 - in reply to #579902)
Subject: RE: Wisconsin Bait Fish





Posts: 78


Location: In the Weeds
You can get maps that will explain the species, places and times of year to find the fish. It also tells the forage base, and baitfish species.
CiscoKid
Posted 8/22/2012 12:36 PM (#580152 - in reply to #579902)
Subject: RE: Wisconsin Bait Fish





Posts: 1906


Location: Oconto Falls, WI
Creel Surveys.

http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/nor/creel.html

I know these don't really have the different types of minnows and such, but it's a start. I know you can get the other fisheries survey results as well but can't find the link right now. Do various searches on the web and you'll find what you need. Lots and lots of info out there available to us.

Edited by CiscoKid 8/22/2012 12:42 PM
ESOX Maniac
Posted 8/22/2012 5:33 PM (#580232 - in reply to #579902)
Subject: RE: Wisconsin Bait Fish





Posts: 2754


Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
Talk to the local DNR fisheries biologist, he or she usually has the low down on all the lakes, rivers etc. in the area.

Have fun!
Al