Fishing
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Early trout season
Please note: The regulations contained in the current trout regulations booklet are in effect until April 1, 2026.
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Trout surveys, assessments and habitat reports
Wisconsin's fisheries biologists have conducted trout surveys, and assessments by region and county over the past several years.
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Inland trout management plan
The Department of Natural Resources will be implementing a process to develop an inland trout management plan to guide trout management over the next decade. The plan would address trout habitat, stocking, and other management issues in Wisconsin.
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Catchable-Size Trout Stocking 2026
Once again, catchable-size trout will be stocked in Wisconsin's waters in 2026.
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Fishing tournament permit application and registration process
If your event is several months away we suggest you wait until the shutdown is over (assuming it ends soon). Otherwise, if your event is close to 30 days away you can submit a paper application by mail, fax, or email. Below is a copy of the…
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Fishing tournaments
The DNR has established limits on the size and number of permitted tournaments on some lakes and rivers to minimize concerns such as crowding, the spread of invasive species and indirect fish mortality. An application fee for permits is also…
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Lake sturgeon spawning
What To Do If You See A Stranded Lake SturgeonHigh water levels are still causing areas outside of the river to flood, allowing some sturgeon to utilize passages that are usually unavailable. Many of the culverts are still accessible during this…