Take Me Fishing

Whether you are new to fishing or are an advanced angler, grab your loved ones and your fishing gear and head to the water. The fish are biting!

Fish Without a License on Free Fishing Weekend - June 6 and 7

Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June is designated as Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state of Wisconsin and is the perfect time to bring someone fishing who has never gone before.

Check out all the free events taking place throughout the state!

Free Fishing Weekend is a great way to test the waters but we're sure you'll get hooked, so don't forget to purchase your fishing license for fishing fun the rest of the year.

Helping You Get Started

Popular resources that make it easy to go fishing.

Learn how to fish at one of these upcoming fishing clinics.

Looking for places to fish with kids? Check out our list of family-friendly fishing locations throughout the state.

We're involved in a campaign to get more people out on the water called "Take Me Fishing". Check out takemefishing.org [exit DNR] for all things fish - for all levels of anglers.

Frequently asked questions by Wisconsin anglers:

• What if I don´t have a boat?
• Where can I go fishing?
• Where can I learn to fish?
• What equipment do I need?
• What should I know before I take my kids fishing?
• I want to fish from a boat, what do I need to know?
• Are there any safety precautions I should take?