Fishing
- News
Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season is Aug. 1, 2025.
- News
DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes.
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Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Harvest Season Opens June 21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026.
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Anglers Play A Key Role In Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season.
- News
Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025.
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Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On FH-10-24, Relating To Changes To Fishing Regulations On Inland, Outlying And Boundary Waters (The 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing Rule)
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-10-24 relating to ch. NR 20 and 21, relating to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule).
- News
DNR Launches The Wisconsin Fishing Finder
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of their new Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a comprehensive online fishing resource for anglers.
- News
New Fishing License Year Begins April 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that 2024-2025 fishing licenses expire on March 31. On April 1, 2025 all residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-2026 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin's inland waters. Along with the new licenses, the new fishing regulations are now available for the 2025-2026 fishing season.