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
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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Rhinelander bans burning as fire danger level rises across northern Wisconsin
Burning is temporarily banned in the City of Rhinelander. The fire danger level jump to “Very High” for much of the Northwoods Wednesday as temperatures reached the upper 70s and winds started picking up. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging people...
CITIZEN DEER ADVISORY COUNCILS
The DNR and Citizen Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin's deer management ahead of the 2026 deer season, including harvest quotas, season structure and more. Help shape local deer herd management preferences by providing input...
GROUNDED LOONS ALERT!
Our loons are starting to migrate and are heading north. The winter storm we are experiencing at this time in Wisconsin and Minnesota are dangerous for these loons who are migrating through. Loons are heavy bone birds who are flying at their maximum weight. Any added...
New DNR Fishing Rules for 2026 Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced several key changes for the 2026–2027 fishing season, which officially opens for general inland fishing on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Major Rule Changes The most significant updates for this season include...
ALL THINGS WATER DAY
Stewardship program likely to expire after Wisconsin Senate fails to take up bills
Conservation groups say Wisconsin will lose out on opportunities to set aside public lands as the state’s land purchase program is likely to expire in June. The Wisconsin Senate failed to take up bills last week on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the state’s...
