College of Natural Resources / Fisheries and Water Resources

Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Major

MANAGE FRESHWATER FISH POPULATIONS

Build the skills to understand and manage freshwater fish populations by gaining knowledge of the relationships between aquatic ecosystems’ physical, chemical, and biological components with a degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences.

Why study Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at UW-Stevens Point?

As a Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences student you will study and learn to manage fish, other aquatic wildlife, and the habitats and people who influence them.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Fisheries and aquatic science graduates work for state, tribal, and federal resource management agencies, non-profit organizations, and consulting firms. Where they are involved with:

manipulating fishery resources through regulating human use

managing aquatic habitat

raising and stocking fish
conducting research and fish population estimates

Graduates of our program are well-trained to enter the workforce or pursue an advanced degree.

Look for the blue dots on our alumni map to see where our fisheries and water resource graduates are today.

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Join a student organization, work within one of our centers, or participate in research at our three field stations. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

Join the student chapters of the Fisheries Society or American Water Resources Association, or any of our other 200+ student organizations housed within Campus Activities and Student Engagement.

Our Center for Watershed Science and Education, Fisheries Analysis Center, Aquatic Biomonitoring Laboratory, and Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit provide opportunities for you to work side-by-side with faculty and staff, conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.

Present your research findings at professional meetings, conferences, and our annual Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium.

Read the CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter, for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.

GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Our required summer field experience prepares you for your career with additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management. Choose between our six-week, hands-on summer field experience held at our Treehaven field station or on-campus or our European Environmental Seminar to learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.

Summer internships and jobs are another great way to build your resume. We make them easy to find through our partnership with Handshake.

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

The faculty members within the fisheries and water resources discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.

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Fisheries and Water Resources

If you are passionate about keeping fish, aquatic habitats, and water resources healthy, the Fisheries and Water Resources majors are perfect for you. Study and manage fish, aquatic wildlife, streams, lakes, groundwater, watersheds, and water quality for ecosystems and human use. Choose from fisheries and aquatic sciences, hydrology, or water resources, each offering specialized training and customizable programs. Learn from expert faculty in fields like fisheries, hydrology, geology, and water chemistry.