Citizens dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of Pickerel and Crane Lakes for present and future generations
How Can I Get Involved?
Aeration
Aeration is an important component for fish survival on our lakes.
Areas where you can volunteer:
- putting up safety fences on first ice
- removal of safety fences in late winter/early spring.
- assisting aeration boss when needed during the winter months
- maintenance of equipment during summer months
Contact our Aeration Boss:
Jerry Hietpas, 715-484-2219
Volunteer Opportunities
Our lake district is entirely run by volunteers. We are continually looking for people willing to share their expertise, ideas, and time for the betterment of our lakes. If interested, please contact the people listed below.
Aeration:
Jerry Hietpas, 715-484-2219
Citizens' Monitoring & Action Committees:
Brad Kupfer (Crane) 715-484-2520
Chuck Sleeter (Pickerel) 715-219-0835
Dock/Boat Landings:
Dennis Wellhouse, 715-219-4866
Lake Management:
Brad Kupfer 715-484-2520
Walleye Restoration:
Brad Kupfer 715-484-2520
Weed Harvesting:
Pickerel Lake: Jim Huss 715-216-2453
Crane Lake: Brian King 715-484-2807
Webpage Maintenance:
Noah Pearson, 920-318-4209
Other Opportunities include:
- Water testing and recording
- Serving a 3-year term on the board of commissioners:
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Commissioner
Many more opportunities await you.
Let us know how you'd like to help!
Weed Harvesting
Weed Harvesting
If you would like harvesting completed near your shoreline, be sure to post a GREEN flag on your dock.
Areas where you can volunteer:
- operating the harvester
- maintaining harvester
- maintaining fuel level
- operating/unloading conveyor
- driving trucks for weed removal
- maintaining written logs of harvester activity.
Contact our Weed Bosses:
Pickerel Lake, Jim Huss, 715-216-2453
Crane Lake, Brian King, 715-484-2807
Safeguard Our Lakes
Know the Daily Limits
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Walleyes:
bag limit 3, minimum 18"
possession limit 6
Bass:
bag limit 5, minimum 14"
possession limit 10
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Maintain a "no wake" speed when within 100 feet of a shoreline, dock, raft, pier, or swimmer.
Maintain a 200 foot distance from other vessels.
Observe the "No Wake Rule"
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
on Crane Lake
Protect Boat Landings
Follow WI Boating Regulations
Protect Boat Landings
Please help us maintain our boat landings.
- No power loading
- Clean Boats Clean Waters
Please remove all aquatic vegetation from your boat and trailer before entering
and/or leaving boat landings.
Thank you!!!