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: January 22, 2026 — 6:45 am

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

Wake surfing legislation and the potential for AIS and erosion

At the November 2023 MCLA membership meeting, representatives from Cedar Lake discussed the topic of wake surfing legislation.

As the popularity of the sport has increased, the boats used have increased in power in order to create bigger wakes for surfing.  There are potential ecological issues with the changing sport. Read more

Updated: December 3, 2023 — 10:39 am

Public presentation on Spiny Water Flea

An invitation from our friends at Glacierland RC&D to all interested:

 

Hello LISMA Partners,

Our next Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6th from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Ledgeview Nature Center. We will set up a video call if you are unable to attend in person. The link for the zoom meeting and call in info is included in the attached agenda as usual. Read more

Updated: December 14, 2023 — 8:39 am

Annual Banquet Held on Oct. 13th, 2023

MCLA Annual Banquet held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023

The annual banquet of the Manitowoc County Lakes Association took place on Friday, October the 13th, hosted by Dan Dufek and the Larrabee Sportsman’s Club, who provided a delicious broasted chicken dinner and great company. MCLA members stepped up to provide an abundance of door prizes.

The Annual Lake Stewardship awards were presented at the meeting. Read more

Updated: July 13, 2024 — 10:43 am

August 24 Meeting to Feature Soil and Water Director

All are encouraged to attend the August 24 MCLA meeting!
The guest speaker will be David Wetenkamp, Director of the Manitowoc County

Dept. of Soil and Water. He will present an update on the activities of the department.

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023  Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc

PUBLIC WELCOME!!

 

Planned agenda

1) Presentation by David Wetenkamp

2) 5-10 minute social break

3) MCLA general membership meeting

a) Secretary’s report

b) Treasurer’s report

c) Carsten’s Lake project status update, sedimentation basin permit from DNR

d) Upcoming meetings: 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet

e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)

f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)

g) Adjourn

 

Updated: September 17, 2023 — 4:22 pm

June 22 meeting focus on Invasive Species

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc
Guest speaker Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D

PUBLIC WELCOME!!

 

 

Meeting Minutes now available here
Updated July 4, 2023

 

Planned agenda

1) Presentation by Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D.

Glacierland RC&D is a nonprofit, grass-roots organization that is committed to wise use and conservation of our natural resources. Glacierland’s projects address sustainable agriculture, multiple use forestry, clean water, and invasive species. As the Invasive Species Coordinator, Jake acts as the point of contact regarding invasive species issues in Manitowoc & Kewaunee county, administers the Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area (LISMA), provides training and education on invasive species monitoring, prevention, and management, and helps implement restoration and management projects.

2) 5 to 10 minute social break

3) MCLA general membership meeting

a) Secretary’s report

b) Treasurer’s report

c) Any status updates of the Carsten’s Lake project since the 4/27 meeting

d) Upcoming meetings – 8/24/23 meeting and 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet

e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)

f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)

g) Adjourn

Updated: August 9, 2023 — 4:03 pm