walleye striping

[lucky]

I went to the dnr's web sit and could not find any info about dates or places. I think it would be a cool father/son thing to do this spring. Any info would be good.

[swanlakebud]

Don't know where you live , but the Iowa DNR has a stripping station at Spirit Lake , near Okoboji . we went last year and it was really cool , they had some monster Walleyes as well as some HUGE Muskies in the tanks down there .It is a fish hatchery , so you get to see the whole process. That process is weather related and they strip weekends during the prime time . You could call down there , although I don't have their number .

[fishuhalik]

I use to go to the site off Little Cut Foot every year, about 80% of the walleyes in Winni spawn in Little Cut Foot.

I went to the one off the Whitefish Chain 8 years ago, which was way better than Cut Foot. Cut Foot had alot more fish, but there are some MONSTERS in Whitefish! I'm not sure exactly where it was, my dad and I went and I was only 15, so I don't really remember. Sorry

[ottertailguy]

On the Dead river that goes into Ottertail lake is a great site to see walleye stripping. Check out last year on Ottertail-Battle lake area postings and you will see great photos and info.

[lucky]

thanks for the info. whitefish chain is closer to me and ill search the net for info.

[ozzie]

whitefish stripping station is right where the pine river runs into upper whitefish on the west shore......keep an eye in the brainerd forum and they will update the info and give directions.

[Scott M]

lucky,

Call Brainerd, Bemidji, Walker, or Detroit Lakes offices and they can tell you the range of dates in which they have historically done egg takes. There are nine egg take operations around the state, but the St. Louis river is no longer in operation because of the VHS scare. They are open to the public, just not advertised. They also no longer give away suckers or other "rough" fish that are in the traps like they used to.

Fisheries Office Telephone Numbers

[lucky]

I got info on the dnr's site today and they will start today if the temp is right. They will also will be testing for vhs and will be marking the fish with elastomer latex under the jaw whatever that is. Thanks all.