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    Wisconsin's record fish program

    The state record brown trout caught July 16, 2010 from Lake Michigan-->

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    Fish with a wire antenna

    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists track fish for research purposes. There are various ways DNR marks fish which are part of these research studies:

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    Motor trolling

    Trolling defined According to NR 20.03(40) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, "troll" or "trolling" means fishing by trailing any lure, bait or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by a means other than…

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    Tagged fish

    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists track fish for research purposes. There are various ways DNR marks fish which are part of these research studies:

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    How many rods, baits or lures can I use?

    The regulation governing this part of Wisconsin fishing is not written in terms of the number or poles/rods/lines. It reads, "No person may do any of the following ... fish with more than three (3) hooks, baits or lures." Therefore, it is the…

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    Difference between possession and daily bag limit

    The possession limit is the maximum number of a species that you can control, transport, etc., at any time. It is twice the total daily bag limit. The daily bag limit is the maximum number that you can keep in one day (i.e., 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)…

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    Fish with missing fin

    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists track fish for research purposes. There are various ways DNR marks fish which are part of these research studies: a tag is attached to the fish, or a radio transmitter is implanted,…

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    Water classifications

    A water body must be classified as either a lake or a river by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to enforce Wisconsin boating restrictions and apply provisions of the shoreland access and zoning laws. Impoundments Impoundments…

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