Fishing Wisconsin Infographic

FISHIN' WISCONSIN FROM THE WATER TOP WINTER POPULARITY 1 .75 1.1 .86 WHAT DO WE CATCH? 4 (millions) ICE FISH TOURNEYS ICE SAFETY • Dress warmly in layers • Don't go alone. Head out with friends or family • Know before you go. Don't travel in areas you are not familiar and don't travel at night or during reduced visibility • Avoid inlets, outlets or narrow that may have current that can thin the ice • Look for clear ice, which is generally stronger 140 2009 135 2010 122 2011 than ice with snow on it or bubbles in it • Carry some basic safety gear: ice claws or picks, a cellphone in a waterproof bag or case, a life jacket and length of rope 111 2012 136 2013 SURVIVAL MASTERY Source: survival-mastery.com 2]