Now available for download at www.fishingwisconsin.org, this annual report includes tips, stocking data, regional forecasts, and much more. Muskies, walleyes, bass - no matter what you're chasing, the report is a fantastic resource for all anglers!
Size Matters
Anglers Tom Cichosz of Madison and John Cichosz of Menomonee Falls proved that a little brotherly competition pays off. Both established first-time records for two small, little known species while fishing the Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County, on June 29, 2008. Tom claimed his record when he reeled in a 1.4-ounce, 6.25-inch-long horny-head chub.
John, not to be outdone by his brother, staked his claim to fame when he caught a 1.9-ounce, 6.37-inch-long common shiner.
Daniel Haley of Two Rivers hooked a 5.3-ounce, 8.5-inch-long round goby on May 11, 2008, from Lake Michigan, Manitowoc County, beating the previous record by 2.3 ounces.
Donald Peyer of Whitewater reeled in a 6-pound, 4.8-ounce sauger measuring 23.75 inches from the Mississippi River in Pierce County on March 30, 2008, battering the existing record by almost a half a pound.
To see details on other state record fish, go to fishingwisconsin.org, and look under "Wisconsin fish." If you think you or someone else has caught a fish that may be a state record, here's what you need to do:
- Don't clean or freeze the fish.
- Keep the fish cool, preferably on ice.
- Get the fish weighed as soon as possible on a certified scale (usually found in grocery, hardware stores, etc.) and witnessed by an observer.
- Contact the nearest DNR office to get the fish species positively identified and to find out whether the fish is a state record.