fish – St. Croix 360

Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat

Hot weather and warm water have led to fish kills across the state.

Group alleges federal government illegally rejected petition to help struggling recovery of ancient fish across the country.

Plan will provide direction on how Wisconsin’s fisheries resources are managed and sustained over the next 10 years.

DNR has concluded that project will minimize impacts on four rare species found in the river.

New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.

Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.

Agency reveals where the fish like to live, their relationship with sturgeon, and what works for studying them.

Recently relocated to St. Paul, Solomon David and his colleagues study the toothy, armored creatures to support sound stewardship.

Several trout streams in the St. Croix River basin are included in plan to ensure survival of the sensitive fish species.

Legislation will make significant changes to how native rough fish are regulated and protected.