Wissota Fish Crib Project Update

  • Jason Sullivan
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 1383
    February 8, 2011 at 11:43 am #1338233

    Here is an update on the fish crib project for this year.

    Quote:

    The fish crib project is under way. We
    have built 19 cribs with the help of the
    Chippewa Valley Correctional
    Treatment Facility (CVCTF). The cribs
    have been placed out on the lake in
    closely spaced groups. We have more
    logs coming and will end up building
    about 24 cribs in total.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4058
    February 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm #934963

    Just out of curiosity, what is the theory behind putting the cribs in the lake?

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    February 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm #934971

    The cribs provide habitat for the fish. Bait and panfish are drawn to the cribs for cover, this also draws the larger game fish at times. They have put hundreds of cribs into Wissota over the years.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    February 8, 2011 at 12:54 pm #934980

    In your guy’s opinion… not specifically talking Wissota.

    At what point do you think a lake gets too many cribs in it?

    VSRangerMan
    Chippewa Falls,WI
    Posts: 554
    February 8, 2011 at 1:26 pm #934992

    When you lose 6 cranks in an after work or evening outing. I think we are over 600 now in Wissota.Possibly 1 per every 10 acres? Im sure glad they are put in clusters.Easier to keep track of & coordinate with gps.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4058
    February 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm #935066

    Quote:

    The cribs provide habitat for the fish. Bait and panfish are drawn to the cribs for cover, this also draws the larger game fish at times. They have put hundreds of cribs into Wissota over the years.

    That is what I thought and it sounds like a good idea. I know of a few lakes in WI with cribs and I’m wondering if there are any in MN?

    hags54701
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 113
    February 8, 2011 at 5:38 pm #935128

    That new lake map is unbelievable. Do you guys have any idea how on Earth they can be giving those things away for free. The thing is very nicely detailed, in color, and virtually indestructible. I was looking at it this weekend and just couldn’t believe it was free. Was there a grant of something granted to the group that put it together? What made me think of the map is all this talk of cribs. You could darn near walk across the lake on the cribs. Especially those on the West side of the lake. Should be a handy little scouting tool.

    tyeeguy1
    Chippewa Falls, Wi
    Posts: 4
    February 8, 2011 at 5:39 pm #935130

    The final tally is 38 cribs built. They are in two groups, one of 19 cribs and the other of 18.

    There are also 4 new jumbo rock reefs in the lake.

    VSRangerMan
    Chippewa Falls,WI
    Posts: 554
    February 8, 2011 at 11:30 pm #935275

    Nice to see you on board! Bill 19 + 18 = 38 ? Unless your counting the 1/2 sitting at R&G.

    skellyd83
    Posts: 19
    March 1, 2011 at 4:12 pm #942650

    Can someone tell me where i get this new lake wissota map please?

    tyeeguy1
    Chippewa Falls, Wi
    Posts: 4
    March 1, 2011 at 6:46 pm #942742

    They should be at any local to Eau Claire sporting goods store.
    Gordy’s True Value on the Lake Wissota or downtown
    Chippewa Falls will have them – for sure.

    Jason Sullivan
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 1383
    March 3, 2011 at 6:05 pm #943600

    Quote:

    Can someone tell me where i get this new lake wissota map please?

    There are also a few at Absolute Powersports.

    Sully

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