Our Mission is to Protect and Improve the Quality of
​Lake Mason for Everyone

Board Commissioners:
Pam Klein:  Madam Chair - pamelaklein31@gmail.com   
Gerry Kopping - Secretary              
Robert K Salamon:  Treasure  - rksalamon@maqs.net -  (262)-646-2855
Jay Churco:  District 1 County Board Supervisor
Jim Brancel - jbrancel@hotmail.com - (414)-939-0751
Andre Bukowski
Charles Newling

SPRING MEETING DATE SET: 

CLICK HERE for Agenda

Saturday, May 27th, 9:00am-11:00am

TOWN OF DOUGLAS Town Hall

N436 County Road A, Briggsville, WI 53920

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear LMMD Residents,

We kindly ask that you take two minutes to watch this very informative and important video.  Together, we can learn how Shoreland Zoning helps protect water quality, fishing, and home values around our treasured Lake Mason. To view this short video, please CLICK HERE.
Thank You!
​LMMD

September 19th, 2022: 
The town of Douglas has paved a walkway to the dam, and placed two concrete benches for public use. This expense was from Federal Stimulus Money we received. The paved walkway is for walking, ATV, UTV and Snowmobile (5 mph) use ONLY. NO vehicles (truck or cars). We have a picture of a red pickup truck driving over the top of the bridge at the Dam. This wooded bridge is NOT built to support vehicles!!!!! We are in the process of placing posts and signs at each end. Please let your neighbors know for safety reasons. 

Thank you,
Jim Brancel


DO YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?   WE WANT TO KNOW IT!
HELP US KEEP YOU INFORMED BY FILLING OUT OUR
​EMAIL ADDRESS SURVEY!  ​CLICK HERE


Lake Mas0n Improvement Committee 

2022 Survey Results

Note:  Survey Results are being shared by the LMMD for information purposes only.  Survey results will be used to help guide our Lake Improvement Committee as well and the DNR as it relates to grant writing, project initiatives, and further development and enhancement of our lake.  

CLICK HERE for Watershed Data All Responses
CLICK HERE for Lake Data All Responses
CLICK HERE for Watershed Data Summary
CLICK HERE for Lake Data Summary​​

We all hear about the stumps in Lake Mason. 
Checkout this drone video of our lake, provided by Jeff Steele. CLICK HERE 
     

DNR INFORMATION 
LMMD will now post information communicated with us from the DNR in this section of our website.  We will do our best to keep it updated.  

Jennifer Bergman - DNR Fisheries Biologist 
Phone: (715) 451-9944
Jennifer.Bergman@Wisconsin.gov

Scott Provost - Water Resource Management Specialist
Phone: (715) 315-0329
Scott.Provost@wisconsin.gov

ANNOUNCEMENT - 2/16/2023

A Rough Fish Removal Contract was issued to Brooks Niedziejko that will be renewed for two additional years.  The goal is to remove 405,404 pounds of carp total, 133,783 pounds is the target goal for 2023.  Additionally, the contract requires that all gizzard shad cannot be returned to the lake after caught.  These gizzard shad and all carp that are not sent to market (not the right size) will need to be disposed of properly.  The Mason Lake District’s Lake Improvement Committee is reaching out to farmers that would be willing to take these fish for land spreading on their fields as they add nutrients to the soil.  The DNR is working on getting a land spread permit exemption as well.   Brooks and his crew will likely be fishing ASAP, targeting a spring market for carp. 

Jennifer Bergman - DNR Fisheries Biologist 

ANNOUNCEMENT - 10/26/2022
We have some exciting news to share! Last week, almost 9,000 Black Crappie were stocked into Lake Mason! We are grateful for the strong relationship we have with the DNR and appreciate their advocacy to get us some FREE fish.

2022 DNR ANNUAL MEETING SLIDESHOW - Survey Results Presentation CLICK HERE
2021 LMMD Annual Board Meeting Scott Provost, DNR Updates/Report:  CLICK HERE
2021 LMMD Annual Board Meeting Jennifer Bergman, DNR Updates/Report:  mason_lake_summary_2021.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions on Lake Mason Drawdown:  CLICK HERE
Black Crappie Sarcoma:  CLICK HERE
White Foam on Lake:  CLICK HERE

DNR ZOOM VIDEO MEETING REGARDING LAKE QUALITY CLICK HERE
DNR ZOOM VIDEO 1 MEETING REGARDING DRAWDOWN CLICK HERE
DNR ZOOM VIDEO 2 MEETING REGARDING DRAWDOWN/WATER CONTROL CLICK HERE
LAKE MASON DRAWDOWN PERMIT INFORMATION:  CLICK HERE
PLANT SURVEY RESULTS FROM WI DNR - August  2020 
Please See Newsletter for DNR Explanation and Updates CLICK HERE
​For Maps: CLICK HERE

Lake mason works to decrease
the amount of weeds

Fourth of July Boat Parade!
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​2022 BOAT PARADE IS ON!
MEET JUST BEFORE NOON AT THE NORTH SHORE LANDING ON SATURDAY, JULY 2nD, WITH YOUR BOAT, DECORATED OR NOT.  LOOK FOR THE STARTER BOAT WITH A LIME GREEN FLAG (SALLY DANKE). PLEASE COME AND CHEER US ON FROM YOUR PIERS!

Sally Danke  ⛴

    
Resources and Informational Links 
COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN REMOVE CARP - SEE PHOTOS ABOVE
As of March 28th, 2020, over 30,000 pounds of Carp were removed from Lake Mason and shipped to either New York or North Carolina.  In addition to this good news, the fishermen are no longer seeing Large Gizzard Shad, which is an improvement to past fish removals.  We are currently in year 5 of this process.  

DNR RELEASES NORTHERN AND BLUEGILLS - 
On Thursday, September 12th, the DNR along with LMMD residents, released 350 Northern Pike and 3,000 Bluegills into Lake Mason.  DNR Fishery Biologist, Jennifer Bergman, assisted with the release as seen in pictures above.  Thank you to all residents and members who approved this purchase!  Happy Fishing!

ATTENTION
The boat launch fees at the campgrounds in Adams County and Mason Station apply to everyone. There is a $5.00 fee in Adams County and a $3.00 Fee at Mason Station OR, $20.00 for a season pass.  It has been brought to the attention of LMMD that many people are not paying at Mason station. This fee is NOT included in your LMMD Association Dues.  This is a user fee and the money helps maintain the piers and launch site. 

CALLING ALL LAKE AND FISH PHOTOGRAPHS - CLICK HERE
Do you have some beautiful Lake Mason sunrise and/or sunset pictures?  How about some photos of your prize winning Bass or Northern?  If you would like to have your photos shared on this page and our Facebook page, please email them to Pam Klein, LMMD Secretary at:  pamelaklein31@gmail.com                                                                 
 Board Agenda and Board Minutes
LMMD Spring Board Meeting Agenda:  Saturday, May 27th, 2023 CLICK HERE
LMMD Improvement Committee Meeting Agenda:  Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 CLICK HERE
LMMD Improvement Committee Meeting Minutes:  Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 CLICK HERE
LMMD Lake Improvement Committee Meeting Agenda:  Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Agenda:  Thursday, October 13th, 2022 CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Minutes:  Thursday, October 13th, 2022 CLICK HERE
LMMD Annual Board Meeting Agenda:  Saturday, August 27th, 2022 CLICK HERE
LMMD Annual Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, August 27th, 2022 CLICK HERE
LMMD Spring Board Meeting Agenda: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Spring Board Meeting Minutes:  Sunday, June 12th, 2022 CLICK HERE
LMMD Lake Improvement Committee Meeting Agenda:  Wednesday, May 31st, 2022 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Minutes:  Thursday, January 27th, 2022 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Agenda:  Thursday, January 27th, 2022 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Agenda:  September 22nd, 2021 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Special Board Meeting Minutes:  Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021  - CLICK HERE
LMMD Board Meeting Agenda: Saturday, August 14th, 2021 - CLICK HERE
LMMD Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, August 14th, 2021 - CLICK HERE
​LMMD Board Meeting Agenda: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 -  CLICK HERE
LMMD Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 - Click Here
Special Board Meeting Agenda:  Saturday, October 24th, 2020 - Click Here
Special Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, October 24th, 2020 - Click Here
Board Meeting Agenda:  Saturday, August 8th, 2020 - Click Here
Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, August 8th, 2020 Click Here
Special Board Meeting Agenda:  Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 - Click Here 
Special Board Meeting Minutes:  Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 - Click Here
Board Agenda:  Saturday, January 4th, 2020 - Click Here
Board Minutes:  Saturday, January 4th, 2020 - Click Here
Board Agenda:  Saturday, August 31st - Click Here
Board Minutes:  Saturday, August 31st - Click Here
Board Agenda:  May 25th, 2019 - Click Here
Board Minutes:  May 25th - Click Here
Board Agenda:  January 12th, 2019 - Click Here
Board Minutes:  January 12th, 2019 - Click Here
​Treasures Report:  January 12th, 2019 - Click Here

DNR Fisheries Biologist Reports
​- May 2019 Click Here
2019 Briggsville Dam Inspection CLICK HERE




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LMMD Sponsors Lake and Water Seminar
The LMMD sponsored a seminar on lake and water quality in March of 2018, including lots of information on the role of each part of the ecosystem.   As promised, here are the presentations from that day:
Lake Mason Fish Release 2018
On September 22, 2018, 400 Northern Pike were released into Lake Mason from the location of the North boat ramp off Golden Drive. The fish, averaged 9 to 15 inches in length (some longer) were in excellent condition and not a single one came up dead or with any evidence of stress after the release.
Fish Release Photos - Click Here
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