Over the years at the hatchery we’ve been working to improve how we manage ponds for mussel culture. Often the best conditions for growing fish don’t result in great algae and bacteria for growing juvenile mussels, so it takes lots … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Our pond production season is in full swing at the hatchery. Four ponds have been stocked with Walleye fry that will be ready for harvest in June. These ponds are treated with a steady diet of alfalfa meal to … Continue reading
Reghan feeds Hines Emerald Dragonfly larvae. Photo credit: Megan Bradley/USFWS. We’re excited to welcome a new Pathways student to the hatchery. Reghan Yourell joinsus from U.W. Eau Claire where she’s majoring in Environmental Science with a minor inpsychology … Continue reading
As Walleye season and Rainbow trout stocking come to an end, Lake Sturgeon spawning season has begun. Our first trip is to the Wolf River located below the dam in Shawano, WI. This is where WI DNR staff and UWSP … Continue reading
Ongoing Lake sturgeon restoration efforts were jump started this year due to a dedicated collection of conservation partners. While losing the original source of lake sturgeon eggs for 3 ongoing restorations from the Rainy River due to a retirement at … Continue reading
We had a great turn out at the Kids Fishing Day this last Saturday with over 250 people! Thank you for attending and supporting the hatchery! Kids from all over the area gathered at the Genoa … Continue reading