WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin -- For anyone who's ever enjoyed reeling in a fish on Lake Delton, and for those who'd like to give it a try once the lake is refilled, there is news this week that should have those fishing enthusiasts taking stock of their tackle boxes straight away. Officials representing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Lake Delton Village Board will be gathering on Thursday, August 28th on the shores of the lake for the announcement of the Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project. Leading that project will be well-known outdoor writer and TV host Dan Small, in partnership with Ben Hobbins of Lake Resources-IronClads™, manufacturer of award-winning, environmentally friendly fishing lures.

Earlier this summer, sustained rains caused Lake Delton to breach its shoreline and drain into the nearby Wisconsin River. This small man-made lake on the outskirts of Wisconsin Dells is rimmed with small- and medium-size resorts. Reconstruction of the lake is on schedule, with this body of water expected to return in spring 2009 even more pristine than before.

Here are the details of the press conference:

WHAT: Announcement of Lake Delton Fish Restoration Project

WHEN: Thursday, August 28, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: The new cofferdam under construction at the north-central end

of Lake Delton

Directions: Travel west on Hwy 12 into Lake Delton; turn right on Adams

Street (Wilderness Resort will be on the right and Broadway Dinner Theater on the left); at stop sign at corner of Canyon Road and Adams Street, turn right onto Canyon Road; follow Canyon Road until it intersects with County A; turn left on County A to location of breach and turn left on Dam Road; park in the lot of the Kaminski baseball fields. Signs will direct you to the cofferdam area.

WHO: Dan Small and Ben Hobbins, Lake Delton Fisheries Restoration Project

Tim Larson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Gordon Priegel, Lake Delton Village Board Trustee

VISUALS: Reconstruction of the dam will be visible in the background. There will

be fishing boats and gear, indicative of what will be seen on the lake

in spring 2009 when the lake reopens, serving as a backdrop.

The official Web site for the community is www.wisdells.com. The Visitor & Convention Bureau's toll-free number is 1-800-223-3557.

Media Contact:
Melanie Platt-Gibson, Marketing Director Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau (608) 254-7180, ext. 343 or melanie@wisdells.com

Carla Minsky, Communications (920) 924-0297 or cminsky@charter.net