Fishing

Fishing equipment for loan

No fishing rod? No problem! We have fishing equipment you can borrow at several DNR offices and state parks and facilities. There is no charge to borrow the equipment -- just enjoy your day of fishing in Wisconsin and return the equipment in the…

Fishing equipment for loan - contacts

These are tackle loaner locations and contact listings in Wisconsin arranged by county. To locate the site nearest you or where you plan to fish, scroll down the page to find a county that suits you.Please return the loaner equipment in the…

Angler education instructor certification

Angler Education Instructors provide a range of clinics and programs in a variety of places. The DNR provides teaching materials to certified instructors, along with tips that help instructors tailor their programs to meet the needs of the groups…

Free Fishing Weekend

Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7, 2026On Free Fishing Weekend, you can cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try!Plan a ClinicAngler Education instructors…

Family friendly fishing

District fish supervisors throughout Wisconsin recommend their top 10 family-friendly fishing waters.

Teaching materials

All about fish -->You have arrived at your one-stop shop for classroom and field day materials related to fish and fishing. Don't feel constrained by our suggested grade levels - mix and match to suit your students' needs, abilities and…

Learn-to-Fish License Waiver

Hook, Line & Thinker Guides

Welcome to Hook, Line & Thinker - the program to help you and your students learn more about Wisconsin's aquatic resources, from an angler's perspective. Student pages are identified by the (») symbol. Lesson plans and appendices for…

Educational grants & contests

Reel in grants to enhance your school- or community-based conservation, environmental and outdoor education efforts. For example, some grants provide funding to purchase fishing equipment or help get your students engaged in habitat restoration work…

Angler and aquatic education

Be a part of Wisconsin's conservation tradition by becoming an Angler Education Instructor.The angler education program is looking for people who enjoy working with novice anglers of all ages, like to fish or would like to learn by helping to teach…