about FCAL
The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) is a cooperative effort between each of the lake associations in Forest County, Wisconsin to protect our inland water bodies, environs, and watershed. As a team, we facilitate research and sharing between organizations, governmental bodies, and the general public and work together to preserve the aesthetic beauty, water quality, wildlife habitats, and fisheries within Forest County.
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Our Environment
Wake Boat Forum
Come hear experts who represent both sides of the Wake Boat Issue
All Forest County Residents & Riparian Owners are Welcome
Goal: To educate the Forest County public and riparian owners on the wake
boat issue and to facilitate dialogue between organizations and governmental
bodies.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10 am – Noon
Place: Argonne Town Hall (8842 Black Bear Ave, Argonne WI 54511)
Program: Last Wilderness Alliance and Wisconsin Watersports Coalition will
present the reasons why Forest County towns should or should not enact
ordinances regulating wake boats. There will be plenty of time at the end of the
presentations for questions from the audience.
For further information please email FCAL
(Forest County Association of Lakes) at .
Annual Meeting & Dinner Saturday, October 24, 2026
Where: Wolf River Rendezvous, 11624 US-8 E, Crandon
Times: 4:00 pm – Registration — Cash Bar & Joviality Begin 4:15 pm – Annual Meeting with/election of board members 5:00 pm – Presentation on Pollinators & Native Plants by Lindsay Peterson of Roots & Rivers Collaborative
6:00 pm – Dinner catered by Smokin’ J’s
(ribs, mashed potatoes w/gravy, vegetable, salad, and dessert) The cost of dinner is $30/person. Reservations accepted through October 16: . – go to the FCAL website to reserve & pay on line at <fcal-wis.org>; – or mail your payment to FCAL, Inc., Pickerel, WI 54465.
*There will be a brief, open meeting for board members after the event to elect officers. ***********************************************************************************
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________ Lake Association/District: _______________________________________________ Members = $30 per person x ___(number of people) = $ _____ (total enclosed).
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Please make checks payable to Forest County Association of Lakes.
Reservations should be received no later than Friday, October 16th.
Forest County Courtesy Code
- Be Kind to Wildlife, Your Neighbors, & Your Lake
- Watercraft Safety – OBEY THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, & RULES
- Clean Boats/Clean Waters – OBEY THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, & RULES
REPORT INVASIVE SPECIES VIOLATIONS TO THE DNR’S TIP LINE
1-800-847-9367
OTHER VIOLATIONS CAN BE REPORTED TO Austin Babich WDNR WARDEN
608-896-5217 or
Or FOREST COUNTY SHERIFF
715-478-3331
WDNR Tip Line
800-847-9367
Forest County Sheriff’s Recreation Officer–Bill Stanley
715-478-3331
RECYCLING MONOFILAMENT FISHING LINE
If left out in the environment, monofilament fishing line can tangle or be ingested by wildlife, endanger swimmers or become wrapped around boat propellers. It can last up to 600 years in freshwater, meaning it poses a threat for a long time. Removing discarded fishing line from the environment is a great first step. Recycling gives it new life.
Anyone who is interested in obtaining a container can contact us through this website by filling out the contact us form or purchase one.
News & Events
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Waterfowl Season
Waterfowl season has arrived in northern Wisconsin. The 2026 regular Canada goose season in Wisconsin’s northern zone has already been open since September 16th, and the Northern duck season begins September 26th. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural...
Birds are migrating earlier and along different path as climate change leads to earlier springs
Birds are making their way back north after a long a winter. The timing and route of migration has changed for some species because of earlier springs driven by climate change. Many bird species are now migrating earlier than they did 30 years ago. Dr. Morgan Tingley...
Northwoods lakes are warming up more in the summer and fall
Lakes in the Northwoods are trending warmer. The increase has implications for wildlife health, algal blooms, and human enjoyment of the lakes. For nearly 50 years, there’s been consistent data from Trout Lake in Vilas County. There’s also less consistent data in the...
Bow Season
It’s that time of year again, bow season has officially started in Wisconsin. Each year, thousands of hunters take to the woods with bows in hand, seeking not only game but also the tranquility and challenge that bow hunting offers. Whether you’re a seasoned archer or...
Lake Tides News Letter
Click on the link to read the full Wisconsin Lakes News Letter https://www.uwsp.edu/extension-lakes/2026/09/01/water-connects-us-all/ The newsletter for people interested in Wisconsin’s lakes Volume 51, Number 2 Fall 2026
Bear Hunting Season
he Wisconsin bear hunting season is officially here! The bear season starts September 9th and will run through October 13th. For hunters in Forest County, this year’s season promises both opportunity and challenge, with regulations, quotas, and conditions shaping the...
