4TH ANNUAL ROOT RIVER STEELHEAD FACILITY OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2012 9AM-3PM
A SATURDAY SALMON SPECTACULAR:
It?s time once again for the annual Salmon Spectacular, showcasing the Root River Steelhead Facility. The Department of Natural Resources Root River Steelhead Facility will be hosting its 4th public open house of the facility on Saturday October 13th from 9am-3pm at Lincoln Park in Racine, WI. The open house will showcase the facilities operations and promote Lake Michigan fishing opportunities. The open house will include guided tours, interactive demonstrations of fish spawning, fish and fishing information stations and hands on fishing rod casting lessons. In addition, knot tying, fly tying, hourly seminars focused on tips and techniques for getting started in Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing will be highlighted during the event. A fishing boat used on Lake Michigan for trout and salmon fishing will be on display to give novice anglers the opportunity to ask questions from the experts.
This will be a day to be marked on your calendars; the open house will have something for anyone interested in Lake Michigan and its world class fishery. The WDNR, Salmon Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, and Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust strongly encourage people of all ages to take part in a great day at a great place along the beautiful Root River.
For questions please feel free to contact: Jeff Zinuticz (WDNR) at Jeffrey.Zinuticz@wi.gov or by phone (414) 750-8382.
Thank you and see you in October!
