Go Fish Wisconsin

Winter. Once again, dedicated anglers will brave the elements for some fantastic ice fishing. Fresh air, a walk on water, and fish on ice. Is there a better combination? Give it a try. Get your warm clothes together, sharpen up that auger, and set the hook on some great winter fishing.

Anglers' Favorites

• Fishing Reports
• 2009 Fishing Report
• Lake Michigan Fishing Report
• Root River Fishing Report
• Places to Fish
  Find a place to fish whether from shore or boat throughout Wisconsin.
• Fishing Regulations
  Know the current fishing regulation pamphlets, which are specific to the species of fish and in some cases, the waterbody.
• Fishing Seasons
  Find out season dates for specific waters and species of fish.

The ice is here. Enjoy, but be safe.

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  This young angler shows off his northern pike reeled in from Peters Lake.

  

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  Never too young to learn fishing skills!

  

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  Working together, this fish is going back in for another angler.

  

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  Waiting patiently for the bite!

  

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  Surf and turf Wisconsin style.

  

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  MLK Day fishing trip.

  

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  First fish of the season out of Monona Bay.

  

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  And then there were more!

  

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  Northern pike are an ice fishing favorite in Wisconsin.

  

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  Lake Superior ice fishing.

  

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  Hello Mr. Pike!

  

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  A colorful brook trout shines on the ice.

  

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  Black Crappie

  

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  He may be young, but he can handle a big fish!

  

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  Finally a fish!

  

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  Ice fishing with friends.

  

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  Learning the key to ice fishing - patience.

  

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  Ice fishing is a great way to get the kids outside in the winter.

  

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  Lakers are a popular catch in the winter.

  

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  She's got this. No help needed.

  

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  Northern pike fishing heats up for this angler.

  

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  The best way to end a day on the ice.

  

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  Ice fishing success!

  

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  Setting up at sunset.

  

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  Walleye were the catch of the day on a Bayfield County lake.

  

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  Big smile! Must be thinking of what fish she's going to catch.

  

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  Nothing like a good chair while you're waiting for the fish to bite.

  

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  Nice walleye reeled in from a Vilas County lake.

  

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010 - 19th Annual Kids' Ice Fishing Clinics
• Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 - Stevens Point, Learn to be a Fly Fishing Instructor
• Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 - Green Bay, General Angler Education Instructor Training

News

• Minnow harvest ban, other VHS fish disease rules in effect on Lake Superior 1/28/10
• VHS found in Lake Superior fish 1/27/10
• Winnebago system sturgeon spearing season opens Feb. 13 1/26/10
• Poll quizzes anglers about VHS fish disease1/26/10
• Lake sturgeon spearing regulations for 2010 are now available 1/06/10

Angler Resources

• Information on VHS Disease
• Get the weather, get the fish! [exit DNR]
• Lake Michigan Fishing Report
• Wisconsin Anglers: Learn to identify Wisconsin Fishes with the Fish Identification Database [exit DNR]