Salmon Fishing from shore
Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI
September 11th, 2010
2 p.m. until well into the night
Join us for some urban fishing along the beautiful city scape of Milwaukee WI. You may think I’m crazy when I say beautiful city scape, but if you have stood off the pier looking back at the city with the sun going down, you would have to agree with me. If feels like you have a secret shared with only a few, while thousands of people bustle about their day with out knowing the treasure that lies in the deep right off the pavement.
There are several places in the metro area that we like to fish. We had a great time fighting huge king salmon last year at this time. We learned to fish this area with the locals on the pier as well as watching a few videos. We did what we saw on the videos and before long we had our hooks into something that felt like a pickup truck going down the highway. We learned a lot and had a blast. This year we are inviting anyone who wants to join us to come along and see what happens. The fish move daily and there are a few spots to pick from. We have some great local contacts here and on our impromptu outing this spring, changing locations made all the difference in what fish were caught. This meant jumping in the cars and driving a few miles up the shore line to another spot.
The plan is to see who all is interested in going on this fishing outing. If you are interested send me an email and I will put you on the list. I will have contacts pre fishing the local spots a few days before and there may be a chance that the best action is a few miles up the road so our location could in fact change. So at this point put it in your calendar. There is no fee for this event, but you must be a member of WI Women Fish. We will meet at 1:00 p.m. ( at a place to be determined) and plan on fishing well after dark. I am creating an event for this trip on the WI Women Fish Facebook page and its a good place to talk about car pooling and give updated information about the fishing conditions.
I will also be putting in the links to the video to watch and writing up an information sheet on how the fish in this area. The exact fishing location and meeting place will not be posted on the web site but only emailed to those attending. Everyone is invited and it is best to remain flexible. As always safety is a big concern for us and we try to do everything right.
I encourage you to do some research on salmon fishing from shore and you will find lots of tips and tricks to try. Stay tuned for more information. We fish in all types of weather so come prepared.
Fish Camp
White Rock Resort
Chetek WI
Sept 24th, 25th and 26th, 2010
WI Women Fish will hold the 4th annual Fish Camp at White Rock resort in Chetek WI. Fish Camp is a three day fishing outing for Women where we hold an informal contest, provide informational clinics, have a group fire every night, a chili feed and an awards ceremony. There is a weigh in station, boats available and a very high return rate year after year. No on site camping is available this year and we are trying out a resort based Fish Camp. We have secured the entire resort and grounds for our use and no part of the resort is open to the public. If you would like to attend but live in the area and do not need lodging you are welcome to attend at a reduced rate. This event is open to all women over 21 years of age. All person must be a member of WI Women Fish to attend.
The White Rock Resort is located on a chain of six lakes and has seven fully equipped cabins. The resort is tucked in with some great pines and has an entire peninsula for shore fishing opportunities as well as boat docking places. The cabins have a kitchen, bathroom, cable tv, wireless internet and a grill. The "light housekeeping" cottages are furnished and inventoried with bed linens, pillows, blankets, silverware, dishes, pots/pans,toaster, coffee maker and microwave. All personal items are your responsibility. (Personal items include, but are not limited to: toilet paper, napkins, and other paper goods, cleaning or hygiene products, food, etc.) More information is available on White Rock’s web site at www.chetekswhiterockresort.com.
The resort has several cabins with several bed configurations, a kitchen and a bathroom. I have pondered on the best way to handle the situation to best meet the needs of everyone attending. If you would like to get a group together I can put you all in one cabin. There is also one cabin with one double bed that is available. For those of you who do not know anyone and would like to attend we have cabins set aside for two different personality types. Pick the one that best meets your needs and I will get you in there. If you are coming with a friend please bunk with each other to help this work out.
This year every participant will be required to help out and a sign up sheet for duties will be part of the check in process. We are in need of team captains for several tasks so if you would like to volunteer to be a team captain let me know as soon as possible. We have lots of interest and limited space. As usual this event is sold out on a first come first serve basis.
Information the Fishing Contest
This year will are allowing boats so the contest will have two divisions. One from shore and one from a vessel. Prizes will be awarded in both categories. You may enter in both categories. You can bring your own boat or use one of the row boats that belong to the resort. You can bring a motor for a resort boat or rent a motor near by. Kayaks are also available. Usage of the resort boats is included and no additional rental fee is required unless you rent a motor on your own. Contact me for motor rental information. There will be a weigh station set up to log all the fish that are caught. All entered fish must have a witness. Prizes will be given in several categories. Contest starts at 3:00 on Friday and ends at 12 noon on Sunday. Awards ceremony will be held at 1 on Sunday.
Special Note: If you are bringing your own boat and are an experienced angler we are asking you to consider signing up for our angler mentor program. Women who do not have a boat and would like to go out with a more experienced angler and boat operator can request to go out with a mentor and will be paired up with a mentor volunteer.
Information on the Clinics
This years clinics will include the following topics:
Trapping your own minnows to use as bait.
Fish cleaning, freezing, pickling, and smoking.
Introduction to kayak fishing. Several types of kayaks will be available to try out.
Note: all clinics are optional. Clinic times have been adjusted as to not interfere with prime fishing times.
Fish Camp schedule
Friday Sept 24th
!2 noon - 3:00 p.m. Check in ( late check in’s are welcome)
3:00 p.m. Fishing contest officially starts
Group Fire at dusk. Tall Fish tales welcome.
Saturday Sept 25th
8:30 a.m. - Setting minnow traps to catch your own bait
9:00 a.m. - Introduction to Kayak Fishing ( 30 MINUTES)
1:00 p.m. - Fish cleaning, freezing, smoking and pickling
6:00 p.m. - Chili feed. ( see below)
Information on the food
All food is on your own with the exception of the Chili Feed on Saturday night. Everyone who brings chili will dump the chili into a big pot and it will be heated up together. Extras to add to the meal will be brought by all and we will share. Bowls utensils and such will be provided. Everyone should bring items to share for the chili feed. Here is a list of items to bring. Pick one or two. A container of Chili, onions, shredded cheese, corn chips, bread, sour cream, hot sauce, brownies, cookies, etc. You get the idea.
Information on the Cabins
There are seven cabins available. When registering please pick the cabin you would like to stay in. If you want to reserve a cabin for your group email me asap. Let me know who who are bunking with if you are picking a double bed. ALL CABINS ARE NON SMOKING.
Cabin one - 1 full bed, two twins and a sofa
This cabin will be designated for women coming on their own and want a quiet cabin. Low key personality, non rowdy etc.
Cabin two - 2 full beds and a sofa sleeper
This cabin is reserved for those whom, frankly don’t give a dam and just want to fish.
Cabin three - 2 full beds and a futon
This cabin will be reserved for a group that know each other. 4 minimum.
Cabin four - 1 full bed, two twins and a sofa
This cabin will be designated for women coming on their own and want to kick up their heel and have a more party atmosphere.
Cabin five - 2 full beds, 1 bunk twin over a full, and futon.
This cabin will be reserved for a group that knows each other. 6 minimum.
Cabin six – 2 full beds and sofa sleeper
Cabin seven – 1 full bed - two person minimum
Information on Fee’s
The cost of fish camp this year will be $100 per person. Entry fee includes lodging, boat usage, clinics, contest, raffle, a goodie bag and a shirt. Cost of those who do not need lodging is $50. Everyone must me a member of WI Women Fish to attend. Membership fee is $25 per year. Fish Camp fee’s DO NOT include the membership fee to WI Women Fish. To register print off the registration form and mail it in with the fee to
Information on the Raffle
The ever popular raffle will be held after the awards ceremony. We ask that everyone try to round up some raffle prizes. This is a good time to go talk to your local bait store, spread the word about WI Women Fish and see if you can't get some prize donations. Anything will do and gently used items are fine. Its always fun to go home with a little something and so far we have been doing pretty good and just do what you can.
Information on Registration
If you need to join WI Women Fish here are the club forms to send to the address below:
If you would like to sign up, print off the fish camp registration form and mail it in with your check to:
WI Women Fish
P.O. Box 447
Oxford WI 53952-0447