VHS and You: Keeping Wisconsin's Waters Healthy

Thank you for continuing to take steps to help prevent the spread of VHS.

VHS News

There is evidence VHS is present in low levels in fish from parts of Lake Superior. The states are working to confirm this finding. The finding will not change DNR rules to prevent the spread of VHS fish disease. DNR included Lake Superior when it originally passed rules in 2007 because Lake Superior is directly connected to waters that already had the virus present.

• DNR News Release: Minnow harvest ban, other VHS fish disease rules in effect on Lake Superior 1/28/10
• DNR News Release: VHS found in Lake Superior fish 1/27/10
• Cornell University News Release: Deadly fish virus now found in all Great Lakes [exit DNR] 1/27/10

What You Need To Know About VHS

• Visit VHS Prevention to see how the rules affect you.
• Most frequently asked questions about the VHS rules

Ice Fishing This Season?

If you're heading out on hard water this season as many Wisconsinites and visitors do, remember that VHS can still be spread in the winter, so it's important you continue to follow the VHS rules.

• VHS Rules
  Know the rules, prevent the spread of VHS, and avoid a ticket.
• Bait Preservation Methods
  Information on preserving your bait and also using Dead Fish as Bait.
• Preserving your bait  [VIDEO Length 2:48]

• Is that VHS?
  Find out the steps to take if you caught or saw a diseased fish.

• Need ice fishing information?
  Tips, techniques, regulations, reports and more.

Contact Information

If you are unable to find the answers to your questions on the VHS Web site, please visit our VHS Contacts page to find the appropriate person for your questions.