Fishing
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Fisheries Management Information System
The Fisheries Management Information System (formerly FMDB) is a DNR system that holds statewide data on fisheries assessments, angler surveys, fish stocking, fishing tournaments, permits, investigations of fish die-off and more. Department…
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Great Lakes Fishing Guide Information
As part of the effort to manage fisheries sustainably in the Great Lakes, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has broad authority under established rules (NR 20.65) to require guide reporting in the Great Lakes. In June 2021, the…
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Fishing Regulations
Please note: The regulations contained in the current trout regulations booklet are in effect until April 1, 2026. You can continue to use the 2025-2026 Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations until the new trout regulations for 2026-2027…
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Species Forecasts 2021
Anglers are ready to take to the water for the general fishing opener, Saturday, May 1. What can they expect?
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Green Bay Smallmouth Bass
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held public meetings in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2024 to engage stakeholders who have an interest in the smallmouth bass fishery in the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. These meetings were structured…
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Managing Wisconsin's Walleye
Managing WalleyeWalleye are one of the most popular species targeted by Wisconsin anglers.
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Minocqua Chain Walleye
How the Department proposes to revitalize a walleye fishery The Minocqua Chain is