CICO Program to be Presented

Public welcome!

At the upcoming MCLA meeting on Thursday, Aug 29, 2024, Jake Utrie of from CD3 Systems will provide us with a presentation on their FREE “CICO” Check In Check Out program. 

See you at 6:30 PM at the Soil and Water Conservation Building, Room 300
4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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Updated: September 6, 2024 — 3:23 pm

Sheriff’s Boat Patrol and Silver Lake History Recap

MCLA MEETING • JUNE 27 2024 6:30PM • SOIL & WATER BLDG • PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

At the MCLA meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2024, Lt. Mike Polich of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Dept. will give us a brief presentation on their Boat Patrol program.

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Updated: September 6, 2024 — 3:24 pm

Carstens Lake Water Quality Project Spring 2024 Update

(33 slides)

As presented at the April 25, 2024 MCLA meeting by
Jim Kettler and the LNRP Team & Sarah Majerus, Stantec

View project background, timeline and more.

Updated: November 18, 2024 — 4:14 pm

Attention Wilke Lake Anglers

New Wilke Lake DNR Harvest regulations in place, expiring in 2026.

 

Walleye: 3 walleye may be kept, but they must be at least 18”.

Northern pike: 2 northern pike of any length may be kept, but pike between 25-35” may not be kept.

Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth) 1 bass (total) may be kept; it must be at least 18”.

Panfish are not affected by these regulations. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish, crappie and yellow perch are open all year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.

Full document available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Fishing/NewRegs20242025.pdf

Updated: May 1, 2024 — 3:38 pm

April 25 Meeting Agenda Announced

2024 MCLA Meeting Schedule

Attend our next meeting for updates on the Carstens Lake project and DNR panfish regulations—public welcome!

Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation Building, Room 300
4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220

AGENDA

  • 1) Short update on panfish regulation research and regulations in Manitowoc County by Jason Breeggemann – DNR Senior Fisheries Biologist. Panfish regulations info here.
  • 2) Update on Carstens Lake project by Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) and/or Stantec. New LNRP leadership team will also be introduced at this meeting. Jim Kettler from LNRP will lead this discussion. Project info here.

5 to 10 minute social break.

  • 3) MCLA general membership meeting
    • a) Secretary’s report review for corrections/additions
    • b) Treasurer’s report
    • c) Follow up discussion on wake surfing issue carried forward from 2/15/24 meeting.
    • d) Upcoming meetings schedule, Jun 27th, Aug 29th, Sep 29th, Nov 21st.
    • e) Voluntary Lake reports
    • f) Open time for any other questions/discussion
    • g) Adjourn

Updated: May 1, 2024 — 10:57 am