Join us at Minocqua Winter Park for a look at our local fish of the Northwoods.

"Have you ever wondered…
How do fish know when it’s time to spawn? 
How long does a musky live? 
How can fish survive below the ice?

In this presentation we’ll be talking about the fish of it all, covering the basics of fisheries ecology in northern Wisconsin. To understand our gamefish, we need to know what they do when we’re not around to observe them. Where do they go, what do they eat and how do they reproduce? Everything is connected in nature, and we’ll discuss the cycle of events for our favorite fishes that starts with every new growing season when the ice melts in the Northwoods. We will also talk about the basics of fish research and monitoring. Including, what the most important pieces of information are about a fish population and what that information can tell us. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how do biologists know how many fish there are if you can’t see below the surface, how can you tell how old a fish is or how fast it grows, then this is the place to be. 

Speaker Bio: 
Stephanie Shaw is a Northern Lakes Fisheries Research Scientist for the Office of Applied Science, Fish Research Team with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. She has been working in fisheries for over 20 years and has worked on research projects throughout the Midwest and in Florida. Her research focuses on the ecology and management of gamefish in northern Wisconsin particularly Walleye, Muskellunge, Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass.

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