North & South Twin Lake District News and Notices
November, 2025
The Beautiful Northern Lights on North Twin
Compliments of Lake District Vice Chairman Mr. Bob Krueger
AUGUST, 2025
Vilas County Circuit Court Judge rules in the favor of the Lake District
Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Milanowski ruled in the favor of the Lake District, finding that the Wisconsin DNR erred in denying Dr. Blankespoor a Scientific Research License. The Judge ordered the DNR to issue a 3-year license for the Swimmer’s Itch project by September 10, 2025. There is a contingency on the license as ordered by Judge Milanowski .... Dr. Blankespoor must have his Federal Scientific Collecting Permit renewed, which he is actively pursuing. Click the following to review both the “Judgement” and “Order for Judgement”.
Be Sure to Click on Your “Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations for 2026-2027”
April, 2026
8 Fyke Nets Installed by the DNR on North Twin Lake
On 04/28/2026 DNR hatchery employees installed (8) fyke nets on the south/southeast shoreline of North Twin Lake. Typically, the DNR hatchery resources will collect walleye eggs via the Eagle River Chain. This year the eggs did not fare so well, so they felt that North Twin would provide them the best opportunity to gather the necessary eggs to fulfill their stocking obligations for the upcoming year …
Below is a brief summary of their activities:
Tuesday 04/28 - 42F water temp, setup (8) fyke nets on the south/southeast shoreline of North Twin Lake
Wednesday 04/29 - 42F water temp, inspected 5 of the (8) nets and captured the necessary eggs (approx. 27 quarts) for future subsequent DNR stocking efforts in Northern Wisconsin
The remaining (3) nets were simply run and emptied. The nets had between 150-450 walleye/net. The majority of the females were ripe and providing eggs. They spawned (55) females from 14.7” to 28.0” (avg - 20.0”) with (58) males from 13.5” to 19.0” (avg 15.8”). See attached spreadsheet for individual lengths of all fish spawned and genetic samples taken
Thursday 4/30 - Ran and pulled all (8) nets. Noticed more spent females and the male catch dropped to some degree
Other observations - Captured (4) musky in the 48-50” range and several yellow perch around 13”
The North & South Twin Lake District needs volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to help protect and preserve these beautiful waters. Opportunities include participating in the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, helping with Clean Boat, Clean Water efforts, and contributing to various Lake District activities. Your time can make a real difference in keeping our lakes clean and thriving.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out from our Contact Page. We’d love to hear from you.
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