Fishing
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 053-21 relating to sturgeon spearing harvest regulations and gear use (Board Order FH-04-20)
This scope statement contains the topics that the department may consider for future rule-making; no specific rule proposals are yet under consideration.
- News
DNR Anticipates Strong Season For Lake Michigan Fishery
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today anticipates a strong season for the Lake Michigan fishery based on early surveys and contacts with anglers showing successful fishing in the early part of the season.
- News
Smallmouth Bass Season Opens In Northern Zone June 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that northern zone smallmouth bass season begins on Saturday, June 19, offering the opportunity to harvest smallmouth bass from additional waters.
- News
DNR Celebrates 75 Years Of Fisheries Research In Northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will celebrate the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area's (NHFRA) 75th year of operation on June 20, 2021.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will conduct a Zoom meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
- News
DNR To Host Public Meeting On Lake Superior Fisheries Management Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss Lake Superior resource management on June 29, 2021.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule EmR 2114 To Revise NR 25 Relating To Lake Michigan Whitefish Management
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Fisheries Management Update
A public meeting to share information with stakeholders on the management of Lake Superior's unique resources, discuss the data collected from the commercial fishery and provide updates on upcoming rule changes and projects.
- News
Attention Anglers And Boaters: Keep Wisconsin’s Waters Healthy And The Fish Biting By Draining Your Livewells And Fish Buckets
As Wisconsinites head out to find their adventure during the upcoming Free Fun Weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters and anglers to drain their livewells and fish buckets before leaving boat launches.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Fish and Crayfish Species Assessment Group
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's (http://invasivespecies.wi.gov/) Fish and Crayfish Species Assessment Group (SAG) will meet to review and make recommendations for regulatory status of fish and crayfish species under Ch. NR 40, Wisconsin's…