Current Accomplishments

• 70th annual Ice Fishing Contest/Raffle/Chicken Booyah soup

• Planted 15,000 Walleye Fry in the area lakes

• Assist the Village in Monitoring & Operating the Rib Lake Aerator System to Maintain Lake Oxygen Levels

• Spring Walleye Watch (protecting spawning walleye)

• Student Conservation or Technical Achievement Scholarships awarded

• Donation  to “Christmas for Kids” $400

• 4th of July Fireworks contribution

• Ice Age Days Festival- Concession Stand

• Sponsored the “Annual Spring Walleye Tournament”

• Purchase 1600# of Minnows for the rearing ponds

• Spring clean up of the 320 acre Rib Lake Shoreline with the American Legion baseball team

• Rock reef- marked

• Tin placed on Fish and Game garage

• Rifle contribution to the Taylor County Sportsman’s Club Raffle

• Rifle contribution to the Chelsea Conservation Fall festival

• Rifle contribution to the Silver Creek Sportsman’s club

• Rearing pond maintenance

• Harper Lake Youth cabin donated to Boy scouts for use

• 17,800# of bullheads removed from Rib Lake

• Contribution to Spirit Lakes Association for the Kids Fishing Contest

• American Legion Baseball donation

• Fish and Game volunteers disassembled two playgrounds from Waupun and reassembled in Rib Lake Ice Age Park

• New shelter building on Main Street built

• All Rib Lake docks Redone

• Annual wild game feed appreciation meal

• $5000 Donation to Rib Lake Fire Department toward compressor

• $2600 Donation to disabled veterans toward a hunting blind

• $500 Donation to Chelsea Trap Club

• $500 Donation to Little Hills youth pheasant weekend

• $5000 for crappie stocking for 2021

• $10,000 toward weed removal conveyor

• Members and community volunteers currently in the process of operating equipment for weed removal from Rib Lake and hauling of weeds 2021

90 paid member dues in 2021 for Rib Lake Area Fish & Game Association

Walleye Stocking

Every year the Rib Lake Area Fish and Game Association raise walleye fry to fingerling size walleye 6” to 8”. This is done in cooperation with the Spirit Lake Improvement Association and the Wisconsin DNR. These walleye fingerlings are then planted in all Taylor county lakes that the DNR has identified as stockable lakes. Our yearly goal is to raise sufficient walleye to stock all approved lakes. The DNR approves us planting 5 walleye per acre.

In 2016, we stocked all approved lakes with maximum amount of fish, while a few key lakes received above maximum amount. This was approved because we had an excellent walleye survival rate in our rearing ponds. We were able to reach these high achievements due to our member’s dedication and hardwork along with fundraising. The club spent roughly $5000.00 just to feed the walleye stock. To protect our investment and insure natural spawning of the walleyes, Rib Lake Fish and Game does an annual Spring Walleye watch on Copper Creek on Rib Lake. Please contact us if you would like to help us protect this natural phenomenon. Another great way to support our fundraising is to get involved in any of our Fishing Contests.

The Rib Lake Fish & Game Association and Spirit Lake Improvement Association planted the following 6″ to 8″ walleye fingerlings in these area lakes in October 2021

Lake Name | # Stocked | 7,100 Total Walleyes Planted
Rib Lake 1983
Spirit Lake 630
North Spirit Lake 1125
Diamond Lake 380
Chelsea Lake 300
Sackett lake 315
Richter Lake 225
Kathryn Lake 185
Shearer Lake 125
Wellington Lake 285
South Harper lake 550
Esadore Lake 230
Stone Lake 400
Hulls Lake 400
7,133 Total Walleyes Planted

For more information contact Todd at 715.783.0342 or any of our Fish and Game member.

Free Youth Cabin

Our club has a free youth cabin on South Harper Lake. This cabin can be used by any youth group/organization that wants to expose youth (16 and under) to a great outdoor experience. Your group can fish from the property shore and access a swimming beach ¼ mile away.

The cabin site amenities include an outdoor toilet and campfire site. Note there is no electricity or electric hookup; this is a true outdoor camping experience. Cub Scouts, Boy/Girl Scouts, Big Brothers/Big sisters, and Church groups are examples of past youth groups who have enjoyed our cabin. Any youth group is welcome. Please contact us to get your youth out exploring!

Please contact Bob at 715.427.0217 or any of our Fish and Game member.

Bullhead Removal

On Rib Lake every spring we take out bullheads to keep population down and create a healthier Lake environment. The club uses Fyke nets with DNR approval to remove the bullheads. Last year alone, 9 tons were removed which equates to over 50,000.00 bullheads. This was started in the early 80’s so bullhead removal has been a club focus for over 30 plus years. We put together 5 teams with 5 to 6 members who go out each day to check the nets and collect the bullheads. This becomes a fun social activity and volunteers are welcome to help with this project.

Please contact Todd at 715.783.0342 for more information or any fish and game member