Fishing in Wisconsin

Whether you live deep in the city or far out in a rural area, fishing is a great outdoors activity that you can enjoy close to home. It provides a great chance to get together with family and friends, or the perfect excuse to spend time away from the pressures of everyday life.

Anglers' Favorites

2008 Fishing Report: Anglers can reel in the latest fishing reports, tips and techniques in the 2008 Wisconsin Fishing Report.

Fishing regulations: Current fishing regulation pamphlets, which are specific to the species of fish and, in some cases the waterbody, are available online.

Fishing seasons and dates: Find out the season dates for specific waters and species of fish.

Where to fish: A directory of places to fish whether from shore or boat, throughout Wisconsin.

Fishing Headlines

• Online video shows $15.9 million renovation to Wild Rose Fish Hatchery (08/19/08)
• Sturgeon hook and line season to open Sept. 6 with new regulations (08/05/08)
• Test results show VHS fish disease hasn’t spread in Wisconsin (07/29/08)
• Eating Fish from Flooded Areas (07/22/08)

More Fishing Resources

• Check out the Lake Michigan and Southest Region Outdoor Report, which is updated weekly to include the most recent fishing conditions around Wisconsin.
• Fish Artists Stretch your Canvas: The 2009 Trout and Great Lakes Salmon Stamp Contests
• Want Fishing Season Updates? Sign up on the new "Hunt-Fish E-mail Updates" system
• Invest in Your Fishing Future
• Wisconsin Anglers: Learn to identify Wisconsin Fishes with the Fish Identification Database [exit DNR]