Fish & Habitat
MISSION Statement
To provide association members information of concern; to represent it's members with other organizations and public officials; and to conduct such other activities as are appropriate to fish and aquatic habitat protection, maintenance, and enhancement on the Moen Lake Chain of Lakes.
In early 2011 DNR fisheries biologist John Kubisiak told us "Stocking is a tool to fix a problem with recruitment, usually walleyes or muskies in this region because they have the fussiest habitat requirements for spawning. Natural reproduction has been adequate to sustain their populations in the Moen Chain and no stocking is required or recommended. Past stocking was very limited and was likely to satisfy social pressures, rather than a biological need."
2012 WDNR Permitted Fishing Tournaments
When do you need a permit? Learn more about WDNR Fishing Tournaments at http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/fishingtournaments/
CHARLIE BAKER MEMORIAL MUSKY TOURNAMENT
Moen Chain
06/23/2012 - 06/24/2012
Daily max: 50 boats, 100 anglers
Targeting: Muskellunge
Contact: Ron Jorata, 715-360-9102
HODAG MUSKY CHALLENGE
Moen Chain and other local lakes
09/21/2012 - 09/22/2012
Daily max: 40 boats, 80 anglers on Moen Chain
Targeting: Muskellunge, Nortern Pike
Contact: Lara Reed, 715-365-7465
2011 Walleye Daily Bag
The revised walleye daily bag limits for the Moen Chain from 5/27/2011 to 3/4/2012 inclusive are posted on the Moen Lake landing kiosk.
Moen - 3 * Second - 5 * Third - 5 * Fourth - 5 * Fifth - 3
For bag limits for all lakes go to: CLICK HERE
SAFETY FIRST - Fish Consumption Advisories: CLICK HERE
The Moen Lake Chain was NOT Speared in 2011
MLCA fish stocking history from private fish hatcheries can be found at http://moenlakechain.org/docs/MCLAHISTORY.pdf.
You can find general DNR fish stocking information and previous fish stocking reports for Moen, Third, and Fourth lakes at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/fish/stocking/.
Fish Survey Results Data
For the latest information regarding activities regarding man made waterway realted changes please check out this Wisconsin DNR Waterway and Wetland Permits web page with the rules.
If you are going to make a FISH CRIB then here is the DNR General Permit and Application packet of requirements and forms necessary for approval.
Moen Lake Chain
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