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    Boat and Shore Fishing Access

    Launch Boat Access Map.BACKGROUNDIn 2024, this viewer was modernized as a part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)'s Web Map Modernization project. 

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    Lake Superior Management Reports

    FISHERY ASSESSMENT REPORTS Fishery assessments are a critical component for guiding fisheries management decisions on Lake Superior and its many tributaries.  Fishery-independent assessments are one strategy employed by the Lake Superior…

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    Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing

    Planning Ahead: The 2024 Spearing SeasonThe spearin

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    Anglers' Club Mixed Bag Category

    To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the MIXED BAG category you must catch and release as many fish species as possible (regardless of size), correctly complete the application form [PDF], and comply with the following rules:

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    Anglers' Club Live Release Category

    To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the LIVE RELEASE category you must catch and release a fish that meets or exceeds the minimum length listed below, correctly complete the application form [PDF] and comply with the following rules:

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    Anglers's Club Kept Fish Category

    To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the KEPT FISH category you must catch a fish that meets or exceeds the minimum weight listed below, correctly complete the application form and comply with the following rules:

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    Private Fishing Preserve

    An individual may register a private fishing preserve under Section 29.738, Wisconsin Statutes. The single benefit provided by this registration is a state fishing license or stamps are not required to fish in the registered body of water. A single…

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    Fish Importation

    Wisconsin-native species of fish and fish eggs imported from a fish farm outside the state to a registered fish farm in Wisconsin do not require an import permit from the Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP). However,…

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    Water Diversion

    If you are planning to divert water from a navigable lake, pond or stream as part of your aquaculture operation, a permit may be required under Sections 30.12 or 30.18, Wisconsin Statutes. No person, except a person required to obtain an approval…

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