Fishing Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 1.4 million anglers that annually catch 88 million fish and keep 33 million fish of all kinds, releasing the rest to challenge anglers another day.
Those kinds of numbers, combined with great scenery, and record fish - such as the world record brown trout caught in Lake Michigan in 2010 - makes Wisconsin the #2 most popular fishing destination in the U.S.
Fishing isn’t only big adventure here, it’s big business - generating $2.75 billion dollars in economic benefits and supporting more than 30,000 jobs. It has been and will continue to be an important part of Wisconsin's nature-based economy.
It's the Time of Year for...Ice Fishing!
Have fun, be safe, and know before you go!
Check out Ice Fishing Wisconsin for:
» Regulations;
» Safety info;
» Ice fishing tips, techniques and equipment;
» Tips for ice fishing with kids; and
» Tales from the ice, including an ice fishing diary from a DNR fish biologist.
Upcoming Events
10 stories that made a splash in 2011
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Musky hunters continue to pull in big fish...and lots of them. Check out the stats »
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New research vessel starts fisheries work on Lake Michigan. Read more »
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Renovated Wild Rose coolwater hatchery starts producing angler's favorites. Watch video »
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First offspring of sturgeon stocked in St. Louis River documented. Read more »
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PCB advisory for smallmouth bass is relaxed in the Lower Fox River, tangible progress of the first phase of Fox River cleanup. Read more »
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More musky and walleye to love as hatcheries have a banner year for coolwater fish. Read more »
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These are the good old days of trout fishing as Natalie Anderson found on Timber Coulee Creek in Vernon County (photo credit: Mark Anderson). Read more »
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10 years after the last dam was removed, scientists documenting the Baraboo River's recovery find a popular bass fishery, trophy walleye, and 67 native species. Learn more »
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Ice fishing ranks increase 110,000 over the last decade.
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Golden shiner record changes hands four times: Max Jonas Krueger, 13, of Madison broke the initial record...
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Branden Kluge, 13, of Juneau topped his feat 9 days later. Read more »
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Kristi Fredrich reeled in a shiner a whopping 20 percent heavier to claim the crown…
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Only to see her record fall the next day to her fiancé, Ryan Rejret. Read more »
News
Anglers' Favorites
- Fishing Reports
- 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 water body.
- Fishing Seasons
Find out season dates for specific waters and species of fish.
Angler Resources
Last Revised: Thursday February 09 2012
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