Strippin Waldos Yet?

[huntfish44]

Just wondering if they will be strippin the walleyes soon...always fun to watch. Also...think ice out around may 1st this year?! Thanks!

Happy Spring

[DEADhead]

I believe they were going to set the net last night. Water temp was right around 40 degrees on friday.

[dairyman]

where do they strip them out at--interesting to see that

[Ray1]

They do it on lake sallie right by the dnr headquarters i know.

[DEADhead]

yep, right at the rapids at Dunton Locks. Just remember to park BEHIND the DNR buildings at the county park parking lot.

[deacon]

Stripping is usually done the morning.

[DEADhead]

Thanks deacon.

The work shift starts at 800; they are usually stripping by 830/900.

[dragon81]

Sorry for the stupidity BUT what takes place when strippin is done. Guess what I am saying is I dont know much about it. Could you enlighten me ??

[JigginIsLife]

pretty much in a nutshell they catch the females before they head up river, stream what not, and a gentle squieezing motion down the belly of the female and the eggs just come flying out, i seen it once on television about... gosh prolly 4 years ago. really neat process, but also quite messy, but its deffinatly helping mn waters.

[dragon81]

AHHHH THANKS, I guess I have seen that done as well. Anything that helps the MN waters and fishing is a good thing !!!

[broodwich]

Can a guy fish at Dunton Locks while the nets are up?

[DEADhead]

It's possible, but the nets and posts are in the way of the channel. It would be pretty tough to fish the area without snagging on something.

It's not legally closed for fishing, but I doubt the fisheries staff would appreciate anglers hanging out around the trap right now. If you're looking for panfish, they're not in the trap yet.

[southwest]

Where is the area that that this can be viewed at, taking my son's to the cabin this weekend they thought it would be neat

to see. Also do they stop running when the weather changes

like its suppose to this weekend?

[DEADhead]

they are right at Dunton Locks, adjacent to the DNR Area Office and Dunton Locks County Park. Take Co. Hwy 6 West at US Hwy 59, and turn south on Co. Hwy 19 until the end of the road. There are signs posted on the highway to the DNR Office.

Be there between 830-900 am; that is when they typically strip fish. There should be an open house this Saturday, including tours.

[huntnfish]

I would recommend seeing this process at least once. It is very interesting to see. Do they still use the Eagle feather to do the mixing, Deadhead?

[DEADhead]

 Originally Posted By: huntnfish

I would recommend seeing this process at least once. It is very interesting to see. Do they still use the Eagle feather to do the mixing, Deadhead?

yes

[huntfish44]

are the walleyes coming in yet? they doin the strippin?!?

[DEADhead]

started last weekend

[12lb8oz]

Could a guy go out there Friday morning and see it? My wife and kids are leaving for the weekend.

[DEADhead]

You can see it any day of the week until they reach their quota. Might want to double check before going tomorrow though. A few big sheet of ice blew in this afternoon and started taking out part of the trap. If we get some more NW wind tonight, might not be much left tomorrow morning...

[coop09]

Deadhead

Do you know if the stripping operation is done for the year or not? If so when did it end?

[DEADhead]

Still going. slow this morning; cooler temps didn't bring in as many fish last night.