08/09/2026
Winnebagoland Musky Club
Lake Winnebago System Musky Fisheries Update
The Winnebagoland Musky Club would like to thank everyone who attended our meeting this past Wednesday, as well as our special guest speaker, Angelo Cazolla of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI-DNR).
Angelo provided a very informative and insightful presentation on the current status of the Lake Winnebago System musky fisheries. The information he shared gave our members a greater understanding of the movements, growth, and overall population dynamics of muskies throughout this remarkable system.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the presentation was learning just how far these fish can travel. Muskies within the Lake Winnebago System have been documented moving significant distances, including traveling west through Lake Puckaway and even making their way into Green Bay, navigating the various dams and fish passage structures along the way. This information truly highlights how interconnected the waterways are and how important continued research and monitoring are to the future of this fishery.
As a club, we were proud to support these efforts by donating funds to purchase PIT tags for this fall's musky stocking. These tags will provide valuable information that can help fisheries biologists better understand musky growth rates, movement patterns, survival, and population dynamics for years to come.
We purchased the PIT tags directly through the information provided by Angelo and the WI-DNR to ensure that our donation was used specifically for the intended purpose. We would also like to encourage other musky clubs and fishing organizations that may see this post to consider supporting similar research efforts if they are able. Every contribution can help provide valuable information for the continued management and protection of this incredible fishery.
PIT tag readers are also available for purchase at reasonable prices through a variety of retailers, including Amazon. These readers allow tagged fish to be identified when recaptured, providing important data that can be shared with the DNR and used to further study musky movement, growth, survival, and population trends.
Continued research and cooperation between anglers, fishing clubs, and the Wisconsin DNR will be critical in providing the information needed to make sound management decisions for the Lake Winnebago System in the future.
As an added bonus, Bob Kimball from Trucker Lures stopped in to support the Winnebagoland Musky Club . Bob brought along some of his outstanding lures, including the Lugnut and Lot Lizard, and generously donated a portion of the proceeds from his sales back to the club. These funds will help support projects such as PIT tagging and other conservation efforts.
On behalf of the Winnebagoland Musky Club, a huge THANK YOU to Angelo Cazolla for sharing his knowledge and expertise, and to Bob Kimball and Trucker Lures for supporting our club and our conservation efforts.
Your support helps us continue working toward a stronger, healthier musky fishery for generations to come.
Thank you, Angelo and Bob!
Winnebagoland Musky Club!
Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin