Fishing

Fishing

Wisconsin boasts a large number of beautiful lakes and rivers for a variety of fishing options

Wisconsin's unique combination of lakes, streams and rivers, easy fishing access, opportunities for action and the potential for large fish, make it one of the top fishing destinations in the nation. Share the water, take someone fishing and make memories one fish at a time.

Get a fishing license

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Fishing regulations

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Fishing Seasons and Dates

Information on when you can fish. Know when you can schedule and plan those special fishing trips
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Places to fish

Where to fish is often the most important question. Wisconsin offers a variety of fishing opportunities. Try them all!
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Get Started

Not familiar with Wisconsin fishing? Get the information you need to get out on the water, have fun and try your luck!
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Fishing for trout

Wisconsin boasts over 13,000 miles of trout streams to test anglers. Are you up to the test?
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Wisconsin Fish Species

Wisconsin waters are home to a 160 different fish species.
Wisconsin Fish Species

Eating your catch

Eating your catch can be part of a healthy diet. There’s no better place to fish for your meals than Wisconsin.
Eating your catch

Youth and Fishing

Kids and fishing. There is no better combination. Leave the future of Wisconsin fishing in good hands.
Youth and Fishing

Your Fishing questions answered

Frequently asked questions that will help you enjoy your fishing experience.
Your Fishing questions answered

Angler Education

Educational grants & contests
Free Fishing Weekend
Learn-to-Fish License Waiver
Teaching materials
Angler and aquatic education

Fishing Opportunities

Fishing Lake Michigan
Flag up! Ice fishing in Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
Ceded territory
Boat and Shore Fishing Access

Fish in Business

Fish farming in Wisconsin
Fish related licenses and permits
Fishing tournaments

Publications and Survey Reports

Fisheries administrative reports
Fisheries management reports
Fisheries publications
Fisheries survey reports
Trout surveys and assessments
Spring fisheries surveys in northern Wisconsin
Ceded Territory creel survey reports

Fisheries Staff

Fisheries biologists