DNR To Host Root River Steelhead Facility Open House

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be held rain or shine. 

This free event will allow eventgoers to see fish up close and personal with guided tours and fish spawning demonstrations. Visitors can learn about Lake Michigan fishing methods, try their hand at casting fly rods, catch a backyard bass or learn how to tie flies.

Thanks to partnerships with Salmon Unlimited, Trout Unlimited and the Kenosha Sport Fishing and Conservation Association, there will be educational fishing stations and a Touch of the Wild education trailer on-site, offering a great opportunity for attendees to get a hands-on connection with nature.

“This family-friendly event will offer a learning experience for everyone to enjoy,” said Cheryl Masterson, DNR South Lake Michigan Unit Fisheries Supervisor. “Fish enthusiasts of all ages will get a chance to see DNR staff collecting salmon eggs and learn how facilities like this support Lake Michigan’s fishery.”

The Root River Steelhead Facility is a DNR fish egg collection facility. It is one of the first steps to stocking trout and salmon in Lake Michigan.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Root River Steelhead Facility Open House

When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14

Where: Root River Steelhead Facility
2200 Domanik Drive
Racine, WI 53404