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November 26, Monthly Meeting Agenda
WWMD Starts Fish Stocking Efforts
2024 marks the start of the Waterford Waterway Management District's fish stocking efforts. When the WWMD learned that DNR stocking efforts in Tichigan Lake would be non existent due to budget constraints and efforts in other waterways, the board jumped into action to help support our strong fishery.
Working in collaboration with the DNR we received the necessary permits and approval from our fisheries biologist. After reviewing DNR survey data and past stocking efforts it was determined that walleye and black crappie would respond well to stocking efforts.
Additionally, several riparian owners reported catching various size smallmouth bass in Lake Tichigan. As a result we decided to add smallmouth bass to our stocking efforts.
2024 Fish Stocking Numbers: .
2,000 Walleye (6-8in)
1,000 Black Crappie (3-4in)
1,000 Smallmouth Bass (3-5in)
Walleye are expected to grow to 11-13in in the first year, then slow their growth year two 13-15in year two, and finally 15-18in in year three.
Smallmouth and Crappie have a similar growth rate.
Welcome to the WWMD
Mission: Maintain, protect, and improve the quality of the Waterford Waterway, its fisheries, its watershed, and boundaries; while maintaining the highest possible quality of living experience for its residents.
The district includes Tichigan Lake, Conservancy Bay, Buena Lake, Waterford Lake, and the Fox River.
Fishing on Tichigan
Watch as John Gillespie and crew switch lakes and come to Tichigan to catch fish. Fast forward to the 9 min 3 sec mark to see all the hot late season fishing action.
Dredging Project
Learn More About the Project
Project Description
The objective of this project is to address and improve water depths in areas adjacent to the
channels already identified in the past as requiring dredging, but at a smaller scale that may
be approved and funded at a faster pace than previous dredging efforts with minimal or no
engineering/consulting costs. The project would follow the guidelines of an existing DNR
dredging permit for individual riparian owners allowing up to 50 cubic yards of sediment per
property to be removed each year for the next three years. One permit per year will be filed
for approximately 500 owners, at a cost that the majority of owners will agree to by vote,
which would then be added to tax levies.
Project Update (5/2/22)
The Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) has partnered with engineering firms Kieser & Associates and Geosyntec to go out for bid in May of 2022 for dredging of the Fox River and Tichigan Lake in Waterford, WI. The total amount of sediment to be removed over the course of four years will be approximately 145,935 cubic yards. The bid package and project manual will be available after May 13th at 2:00pm. A site visit with the engineers will be available on May 18th. Bidders have until June 10th at 2:00pm to submit proposals to the WWMD.
Questions can go to John Jacobson at Kieser & Associates:
Phone: (269) 344-7117
Cell: (616) 485-6287
Email: [email protected]
Below you will find a variety of information related to the project. For a complete project description please click below. Project Brief
Life on the Water
Send us photos of your Life on the Water
Our waterway offers an array of outdoor activities all year long. We would like to see how our owners and local community members utilize the waterway throughout the year. Your photos could be featured on the website and social media.