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Welcome to WLSTAThe creation of the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association was born and fostered by the realization that fishing and water related activities on Lake Superior, are a major part of the family, individuals and communities recreational and social heritage.Lake Superior's fishery was on the rebound from a devastating invasion and attack by what is called Sea Lamprey. Having no predators in the great lakes, the Sea Lamprey freely roamed the lake, reproducing and destroying fish communities before the realization of their presence was known. Once the presence of Sea Lamprey was discovered, appropriate authorities at many levels of government's in both the United States and Canada took a variety of actions aimed at destroying Sea Lamprey and recovering the devastated fish communities. The actions taken by both countries worked and the recovery was underway. The native fish communities are returning and species introduced for recreational sport fishing are again providing the recreational and social values, so much a heritage to the Lake Superior area communities.With a strong foundation of heritage and purpose for being, the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association quickly grew in membership and supporters. Concerns on how best to develop, nurture and protect the developing fishery were all high priorities with the people making up the organization. A diverse and healthy fish community became very important and all that encompassed the fishery.Directions were requested and taken by the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association's governing body. Those directions came from the membership and supporters and were structured into an organizational working position and the by - laws.Those positions are as follows:To monitor laws and regulations to ensure fairness and applicability,To insure adequate launch and harboring facilities.Monitoring water quality to preserve our resource.Promoting the association of sport fishing people in every way possibleEducating the public on safe and effective boating and fishing methodsMany years have come and gone for the membership and supporters of the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association since those days in the early eighties. A few things have changed but, nothing in the fundamental make up or purpose of the organization. The people enjoy the gathering times, the social events and of course the abounding fish stories. Some stories are told by the Moms and Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas and now by the kids too!
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EventsJan 12, 2012Meeting with Assistant Secretary of the WIDNRJan. 18, 2012General MeetingMr. D's - 7:00pmBoard Meeting 5:30FreeSpeakers:Feb. 2012Duluth Boat ShowSalmon stocking issue - Madison, WIMarch 2012Booth -Douglas County Fish and Game League - Wessman arena in Superior
NewsNovember 16, 2010Attention: FishermenHelp support the WLSTAS petition to re-establish a salmon stocking program by contacting our local DNR fisheries and local politicians. Give them a call or send them a letter letting them know how important a salmon fishery is to the area. The more support we get the better our chances are of succeeding in getting salmon stocked. They need to hear from everyone concerned with the fishery in the Western end of Lake Superior.Wisconsin: Superior DNR office 1701 N 4th Street Superior WI 54880Phone 715-392-7988 Bayfield Fish Hatchery141 S. 3rd streetBox 589Bayfield WI 54814Phone 715-779-4021 Senator Robert Jauch 188 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882Madison WI 53707-7882Phone 1-800-469-6562Email Sen.Jauch_legis.Wi.govRep. Nick MilroyRoom 8 North State Capitol P.O Box 8953 Madison WI 53708Phone 608-266-0640Email Rep.Milroy_legis.Wisconsin.govMinnesota: Duluth Area Fisheries (French River Hatchery)5351 North Shore DriveDuluth MN 55804Phone 218-525-0853Senator Thomas Bakk75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdCapitol Building Room 226St. Paul MN 55255-1606Phone 651-296-8881Rep. David Dill571 State Office Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul MN 55155Phone 651-296-2190 Email rep.david.dill_housemn
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Jaws Derby - June Results of Jaws DerbyLake Trout1st. Kick Korhonen 13.87 lbs2nd. Pete Podgorak 13.33 lbs3rd Dan Pederson 12.73 lbs4th Tom Wiedell 11.81 lbs5th Jim Fudally 11.05 lbsSalmon1st Keith Kraus 9.95 lbs2nd Matt Schmidt 9.65 lbs3rd Ken Schultz 8.40 lbs4th Tom Linderholm 8.34 lbs5th Al Montgomery 8.27 lbsWalleye1st Brandon Kowol 8.03 lbs2nd Craig Olson 7.92 lbs3rd Andy Kieffer 7.57 lbs4th Bob Stager 7.21 lbs5th Donald Amys 7.08 lbsWe had a photo finish in the salmon division. KeithKrauscame in with the winning salmon with one minute left toweigh fish on Sunday. BIG FISH OF THE DAYFriday : Jim Fudally 11.05 lb Trout. Saturday : Pete Pedgorak 13.33 lb TroutJaws Derby Once again there was no better indicator of the weather than Jaws. It seems like everyyear we have wind and rain and some years it feels like snow. This year was noexception. Thursday night the fish stories were flying like crazy late into the night.Fridays fishing was severely limited but anglers did get out in full force on Saturday andSunday. Even with the fishing being a little slow some nice fish were caught. We had aphoto finish on Sunday as Brian Schultz came in at 11:59 with the third place lake trout.Coming all the way from the McQuade landing and avoiding radar while racing to DerbyHeadquarters.A special Thanks to everyone who made this years Jaws a success. I dont know whatwe would do without the dedication of our beer man John Kotela. Linda Jezierski was abreath of fresh air with her help, making sure the prizes were taken care of We have agreat crew (Tyce and the gang) who show up early all weekend. The rumor was thecoffee was so strong Friday morning a spoon would standup in a cup.We need to give a big Thanks to our sponsors for giving us the boost we need to makeJaws succeed. Marine General, Northwest Outlet RJ Mehrman & Sons Sportsman Choice Darrell Blaylock Key Reality DeSmet Agency Inc Dans Feed Bin Fishermans Corner Attorney David A. Kropid Chris Pope Great Lakes Fab Tom Zbaracki Lake SuperiorEndodontics Prop Shop Bait Box Northwest Beverages Barkers Island Hotel Steve Wittke FishReproductionsWinners of Jaws 2010 are:Traditional DivisionTrout: 1. Kim Bergstrom 12.74 lb 2. Leroy Veness 10.45 lb 3. Brian Schultz 10.24 lbSalmon: 1.Brad Graber 8.82 lb 2. Will Omberg 7.73 lb 3. Gerry Geisant 7.67 lbWalleye: 1. Mary Martin 8.04 lb 2. Grant Sorenson 7.82 lb 3 Steven Markon 7.73 lbPro DivisionTrout or Salmon 1. Gavin Campbell 6.28 lb 2. Gary Jr. Campbell 5.88 lbWalleye 1. Gavin Campbell 4.48 lb 2. Gary Jr. Campbell 2.44 lbKids DivisionTrout: 1. Levi Demenge 5.97 lb 2. Logan Demenge 5.60 lbSalmon 1. Will Omberg 7.73 lb 2. Gavin Campbell 6.28Walleye: 1. Steven Markon 7.73 2. Gavin Campbell 4.48 lbBig fish of the dayFriday: Mark Arrigoni 9.42 lb Lake TroutSaturday: Kim Bergstrom 12.74 lb Lake TroutThanks to everyone who braved the elements and fished this year. Next year we hopeto make Jaws even bigger and better.Jaws Derby Rules JAWS DERBY RULES 2012CHANGES: The only change to this years Jaws Derby is the Sunday Weigh in time. The Sunday weigh in time will be 1:00pm- 2:00pm. The awards ceremony will follow shortly after the close of weigh in. The JAWS DERBY begins Friday June 1st one hour before sunrise and runs until 2pm Sunday June 3rd.The fishing area is west of a line running from the Port Wing Wisconsin entry to the Two Harbors Minnesota entry. This includes the Duluth/Superior harbor and the St. Louis River and bays. You may only use public accesses or marina facilities that are located within the Jaws Derby boundaries. Anyone fishing east of the Port Wing Two Harbors line will be disqualified. Weigh-in Times:Friday June 1st and Saturday June 2nd Noon 1:00 pm5:00pm -8:00pmSunday June 3rd1:00pm -2:00pmWeigh-in requirements:•The person weighing a fish must be the person whom caught the fish, and must supply their derby ticket.•A person entering a fish must be in line at the weigh-in station before the weigh-in closing time to be eligible to enter the fish. A stand in person will be allowed to hold a place only if both the person entering the fish and the fish to be entered are at the weigh-in station no later than 10 minutes after the published weigh-in closing time. No other early or late weigh-in will be allowed.•Any fish not considered fresh will be disqualified by Jaws Derby officials.•A person may enter only one fish in each fish category but may replace the fish with a larger one. ( a contestant may only win one place in each fish division). All boats and their coolers may be subject to immediate inspection before, during, or immediately after the Jaws Derby upon any JAWS Officials request or face possible tournament disqualification.JAWS Officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant, or any boats participants at any time for any or no reason. Upon disqualification, participant fees may or may not be refunded at the will of JAWS Officials. The goal of JAWS Officials is to sponsor a fun and fair fishing contest to recreational and serious fishermen and women. It is vital that we protect both the tournaments competition (and thus the competitors), and the tournaments image!BIG FISH OF THE DAY ( Members Only)To win big fish of the day you must be a current member of the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association. The member catching the biggest fish Friday June 3rd and the biggest fish Saturday June 4th will win a $50.00 gift certificate. Periodic Daily Drawings: There will be periodic daily drawings held on Friday and Saturday using JAWS DERBY tickets and the winning numbers will be posted at JAWS DERBY headquarters. Prizes must be claimed by 8:00 pm the day the number is drawn or the prize will be recycled and Re-drawn for the following day. Nightly Drawing Prizes: Special prize drawings for JAWS DERBY ticket holders will be held shortly after the late-day weigh-in times. You must be present to win. Door Prizes: Door prizes will be drawn for Saturday afternoon. The grand door prize will be $200.00 cash. A list of prize winners will be posted and winners may pick up their prize Saturday evening or Sunday before 2:00pm. The grand door prize winner will be announced Saturday night right before we start drawing for the nightly drawings.Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will be Sunday June 3rd shortly after the end of the 2:00pm weigh in.. The drawing for the 4x4 raffle will be held at this time.JAWS DERBY DIVISIONSTICKETS: Adults $20.00 and Kids (under 16) $10.00Each person on the boat must have a Derby ticket before fishing the Derby. Tickets will be available in area stores through Thursday May 31st. Tickets will be on sale at JAWS DERBY headquarters ( BARKERS ISLAND) until 10:00am Saturday June 2nd. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER 10:00AM SATURDAY JUNE 2nd.INDIVIDUAL AWARDSFish Categories: Trout Salmon Walleye 1st Place $350.00 cash & Trophy2nd Place $250.00 cash & Trophy (ALL FISH PRIZES ARE CASH!!!!)3rd Place $150.00 cash & Trophy4th Place $100.00 cash5th Place $50.00 cashALL RAINBOW TROUT (STEELHEAD) ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE JAWS DERBYKids: All kids (under 16 yrs) fishing the Derby will receive a medal for participating and a small prize.Liability: The purchase of a Jaws Derby ticket constitutes a waiver of liability, absolving the association and its membership of any and all liability for damages arising out of this event. The ticket holder acknowledges that the event constitutes a recreational activity under S895.525, Wisconsin Statutes.
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Fishing
FishingThe following How To Manual is the idea, suggestions, and encouragement of the members of the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association who have over the many years worked to educate and assist both the new and more experienced fishing person in the enjoyment of Lake Superior Sport Fishing.The complete Manual is in PDF format to download You must have the Acrobat Reader plugin to view these files. If you do not have the plugin, you can download it for free. Click on Button to Download.
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Wisconsin DNR - 1-800-847-9367Minnesota DNR - 1-800-652-9093Weather UndergroundWind forcast for DuluthNOAA WeatherDuluth WeatherWestern Lake Superior surface water temperature Minnesota Lake Superior Safe Harbors and water access pointsWisconsin LegislatureMinnesota LegislatureLake Michigan AnglerScotty DownriggersMarine GeneralGreat Lakes AnglerIsle Royale Boaters Assoc.North shore fishing guide (North)North shore fishing guide (South)Brule River fall fishway trout and salmon updateFitger's Reef Refuge (PDF Map)Fishing MinnesotaGreat Lakes Sportfishing CouncilGreat Lakes FishermanHow to build planer boards Fishing Pals
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WESTERN LAKE SUPERIORTROLLING ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 1911Superior, WI 54880Jim VanLandschoot 218-591-0295Tim Jezierski 218-525-1457OfficersPresident: James VanLandschoot2271 E. Minnesota Ave. VP: Tim JezierskiSecretary: Josh Plummer Treasury: Barry LeBlanc Western Lake Superior Trolling AssociationDirector ListingThe Board of Directors is composed of up to 24 board members and the organization President (also voting); The 24 board members consisting of 12 representatives from Minnesota and 12 representatives from Wisconsin.President:Jim VanLandschoot2271 E. Minnesota AvenueSuperior WI 54880(C) 218-591-0295(H) 715-392-3555Secretary:Josh Plummer9555 East Elm roadPoplar WI. 54864(C) 218-591-0065Chairman of the Board:Dick Brown 10460 East Maple DrivePoplar WI 54864(C) 218-393-4578Vice PresidentTim Jezierski2905 Jean Duluth RoadDuluth MN 55804(H) 218-525-1457Treasurer:Minnesota Representatives:John Ketola April 2010-2012298 North Cloquet Road WestEsko MN 55733(H) 218-879-3783 Scott Fredrickson April 2010-2012144 Helberg RoadEsko MN 55733Bruce Lotti April 2010-20122223 Old North Shore RoadDuluth MN 55804(H) 218-626-2098Bill Lannon April 2010-20116311 Homestead RoadDuluth MN 55804(C) 218-390-6663Paul Anderson April 2010-20122454 Highway 2Two Harbors MN 55616(H) 218-834-5544Wisconsin Representatives Warren Soule April 2011-20132316 Hughitt AvenueSuperior WI 54880(H) 715-394-6140Dick Brown April 2010-201210460 East Maple DrivePoplar WI 54864(C) 218-393-4578Josh Plummer April 2010-20129555 East Elm RoadPoplar WI 54864(C) 218-591-0065Joel Kilichowski April 2011-2013106 Holm RoadEsko, MN 55733(H) 218-879-6237Rick Olsen1914 W. Arrowhead Rd.Duluth Mn 55811218-591-1379Troy Eliason4912 Lindahl Rd. Scott McDonald April 2010-2011 Duluth Mn. 558116002 Wargan Rd 218-348-8637(C) 218-340-092
JOIN THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR TROLLING ASSOCIATIONExciting Fund Raising Projects for Resource Renewal - Seminars on Lake Superior Fishing - Timely Newsletters - Promoting the Lake Superior Resource with committed Members.To join, download our application form and mail the completed form with payment to:Western Lake Superior Trolling AssociationP.O.Box 1911Superior, Wisconsin 54880Your New Membership Card will be mailed to you.Note: The application is provided in pdf format. You must the have the Acrobat Reader plugin to view these files. If you do not have the plugin, you can download it for free here.
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