From the WI DNR Fish Sticks page: "Trees have been dropping naturally into Wisconsin lakes since the glaciers receded. Fallen trees provide shelter and feeding areas for a diversity of fish species and may also provide nesting and sunning areas for birds, turtles and other animals above the water. Nearly all fish species use woody habitat for at least a portion of their life cycle. What are fish sticks?  “Fish Sticks” projects are intended to restore woody habitat in lakes by adding trees to the near-shore area. They are large woody habitat structures that use either single trees or trees grouped together. Fish Sticks structures are anchored to the shore and are partially or fully submerged near the shoreline of a lake. Fish Sticks projects are completed to provide additional fish habitat, as well as to expand fishing opportunities by anglers and provide protection to shorelines."

The videos below are examples of Fish Sticks installed on Lake Pokegama, but the CLPA has sponsored many Fish Stick installations throughout the Chetek Chain of Lakes.