2009 Perch America, Wolf Lake Stocking
On November 14th 2009 Perch America completed its 12 annual walleye stocking at Wolf Lake in
Hammond Indiana.  We deposited an estimated 4,200 5-8 inch advanced growth walleye fingerlings at
noon.  Perch America has been working in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Natural
Resources on a comprehensive walleye stocking program since 1998.  This was our 12th consecutive
year of stocking walleyes into Wolf Lake and this brings a total of an estimated 70,000 advanced
growth walleye fingerlings that we have deposited into Wolf Lake since the programs inception.  This
has been a very productive program due to the fact that Wolf Lake has an excellent forage base made
up of gizzard shad, White perch and stunted bluegills and also has an excellent habitat for walleyes.
The following participants are who make this walleye stocking program such a success.  The Indiana
DNR,  The Indiana Board of animal health, The Hammond Port Authority, the Hammond Parks
FOUNDATION, Exxon Mobil, Mik-Lurch tackle,Lake County Fish & Game, the Hammond Mowhawks
and Jeff Oesterle, Perch America plus all the anglers who deposit money into the donation jar set up at
Mik-Lurch.  This is an continual stocking program due to minimal if any natural reproduction and we
are trying to offset angler harvest and natural mortality.  If anyone is interested in Wolf Lake or Perch
America they can contact me at 219-836-1764   
Bruce Caruso