Fishing

Ceded Territory safe and tribal harvest

Safe harvest "Safe harvest" is based on the total allowable catch (TAC) for a lake. TAC is the total number of adult walleye or muskellunge that can be taken from a lake by tribal and recreational fishermen without endangering the population. A…

Ceded Territory fisheries reports

The following links contain information related to Wisconsin's Ceded Territory:

Ceded Territory walleye regulations

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Background to treaty rights

Tribal fishing rights are accorded as a matter of federal treaty. Prior to the arrival of Europeans in North America, Indian tribes were independent, sovereign nations. Although the Chippewa tribes ceded their land in the northern one-third of…

Ceded territory

Fish farming in Wisconsin

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Hooked on Wisconsin anglers' club

Please note: Due to staff scheduling and resources, Anglers' Club materials will be distributed quarterly (March, June, September and December). We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Wisconsin is a great state for fishing. Every year,…

Places to fish in Wisconsin

Looking for a place to wet a line? You’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s a lake, stream, river, or pond, Wisconsin offers a variety of fishing opportunities for experts and novices alike.

Urban and community fishing

Several ponds are designated as urban fishing waters to make fishing opportunities more readily available and encourage more people, especially youngsters, to go fishing. Regulations that apply to these ponds are found in the Guide to Wisconsin…

Places to take kids fishing - Know before you go

Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult(s). The adult(s) are required to have a license. Don't have your own equipment? Try out our tackle loaner program. Check the Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line fishing regulations. Plan on…