Wednesday, July 5, 2017

ICLRA presents Sandy Wickman, UW Extension Lakes, to speak on Lake Testing, July 22


Iron County Lakes and Rivers Alliance, Inc., will present Sandy Wickman, Outreach Specialist with UW Extension Lakes, to speak at their next meeting on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 AM at the Mercer Community Center. Sandy’s topic will be citizen lake testing, including how the data collected in the last 32 years has been used and how citizens can access that data to check the health of their lakes. She will provide information on the type of data collected, such as water clarity, invasive species, chemistry, etc. and how citizens can get involved in the process. She will be able to pull up information on specific Iron County lakes from the DNR website. Ms. Wickman has worked in this capacity for 20 years.

Following the presentation and a question-answer session, ICLRA will hold their annual business meeting. Members and other interested lake and river enthusiasts are invited to stay and learn what ICLRA does. Membership dues must be paid before the start of the business meeting in order for attendees to vote on officers and other issues. Election of President and Secretary will be held.

Iron County Lakes Alliance was formed in 2001 and became the Iron County Lakes and Rivers Alliance in 2012. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to protect county waters through education and communication and to advocate for riparian owners and lake and river associations in county and state government. Membership is open to lake and river associations as well as to individuals. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information or to make your voice heard by joining ICLRA, Inc., email ironcountylakesandrivers@gmail.com , call 715-476-2881, and come to the meeting July 22nd.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Family Free Fishing Coming to Iron County June 3rd

On the first Saturday in June no fishing licenses are required in Wisconsin. So, this year the event will stress family fishing.  


Get out on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with knowledgeable guides.  

The Flowage is among the finest fisheries in Wisconsin. But, it's huge and you have to know where the hot spots are.  Our experts will provide not only the boat and motor but they will divulge that secret information as they escort you and your family. The  Iron County 4H will provide rods and reels for those that don't have them and our friends at the Turtle River Trading and Flambeau Flowage Sports serve up free bait.  Just, don't let the big one get away!

Fish from shore with the guidance of Iron County Land and Water staff and members of the Mercer High School Fishing Team.

Tie a Fly

Bob Traczyk of Trout Unlimited will be on hand to teach fly tying (tie you own creation).  He will also provide fly fishing instruction from the beautiful shore and fishing dock at the Lake of the Falls park.  Will your fly creation fool a lunker?

Win a Prize

Drawings for prizes of fishing tackle and gear will occur at 2:00 PM.

Get a Free Lunch

At noon, we will serve up her famous brats, butterdogs and more.  

It's all free, but register before June 1st

To help us plan and so that we don't have too much or too little food, please tell us that you're coming. Give us  your name and the number in your party. 

Phone [715] 476 2881 

or 

Send an email to:



For directions to the park and more information visit:


Sponsoring this year's event are:

Iron County Lakes and Rivers Alliance
Iron County Land and Water Conservation Department
Iron County 4H
Mercer Chamber of Commerce

With special thanks to:

Flambeau Flowage Sports at: http://www.flambeauflowagesport.com/

and

Turtle River Trading  at: http://www.turtlerivertrading.com/Turtle_River_HOME.htmlw

and

Snow's IGA, Mercer