About the First WI Chapter of Muskies, Inc.
Located in the Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls area of NW Wisconsin, the First WI Chapter is a leader in building a better Muskie fishery in Chippewa and Rusk Counties.
The First WI Chapter is one of over 40 chapters in the United States. Our club members are primarily from the Chippewa Valley but we have members from as far away as Texas. We are not limited to "dyed in the wool" muskie fisherman, everyone is welcome!
Please join us. Our general membership meetings are open to everyone. Throughout the year, we have featured speakers and "on the water" gatherings on Lake Wissota plus an annual tournament.
Contact The First WI Chapter: firstwi@muskiesinc.org or 1-888-726-6733
Why should you join the First WI Chapter?
Monthly
General Membership Meetings
The First WI Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets on the first Monday of every
month except September and January. Summer meetings (May, June, July
and August) are held at the Chippewa Rod and Gun Club on Lake Wissota.
Summer meetings start at 5:30 P.M. and last for about 1/2 hour.
Fishing is encouraged after the meeting with boats and tackle available
to the new members. October through April meetings are held at Fill-In
Station 104 W. Columbia St, Chippewa Falls, WI. These meetings start at
7:00 P.M. and run for about 45 minutes with programs following the general
session.
Monthly
Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to any member who wishes to
attend. Board Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. Meetings
are held at the Chippewa Rod and Gun Club on Lake Wissota during the months
of May-Sept. All other months, the meetings are held at the Gander Mountain
Lodge in Eau Claire.
Publications
Members of the First WI Chapter receive a club news letter called "The
Follow Up". This news letter will keep you up to date with
club activities and programs. The "MUSKIE" magazine is the official magazine
of Muskies Inc. It is mailed out monthly and gives you information on
muskie fishing plus the activities of Muskies Inc International and
other chapters.
Tournament
The club has an annual tournament in
September. It is held on the Chippewa River system, from the Pope & Talbot
Dam in Eau Claire (Dells Pond) to U.S. Hwy. 8, the Flambeau River from
the Chippewa River to the Big
Falls Dam, Lower Long, Sand, Island, McCann, Clear, Fireside, Amacoy,
Potato and Chain. This is the clubs largest fund raiser.
Rearing
Pond
The club has a muskie rearing pond in Island Lake, WI. Every spring, we
acquire muskie fingerlings that the club nurtures in the ponds. By
early Fall, the young muskies are between 9 to 12 inches in length
and are released into local waters with the supervision of local WDNR fish
managers. We have stocked thousands of young Muskies into local waters
over the years.
Members
Only Fishing Contest
The "Members Only" fishing
contest recognizes angler achievements for releasing muskies in four categories
along with "Lunker of the Month" awards. Five members are selected to represent the
local chapter at the International Awards Banquet.
Information
As a Muskie Inc member, you have access to a computerized database that
is used to store information on thousands of muskie releases. Our local
chapter has a tagging program that allows members to keep track of
re-captures of specific fish.
Outings
We have numerous outings throughout the year that promote muskie fishing
and camaraderie. The club sponsors teams to participate in the Larry
Kleeba State Chapter Challenge as well as the Gil Hamm International Challenge.
An annual banquet is held in January.
Join
Now
Join Muskies Inc. Be a part of
preserving our fishing resources, protecting the environment and learning more
about muskie fishing. Fill out and mail your application today.
© 2009 First WI Chapter of Muskies, Inc. P.O. Box 122 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
