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Fishing WisconsinTrout fishing regulations, 2013-2014

2013-2014 Trout Fishing Regulations

The Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations, 2013-2014 [PDF] contains the regulations for all Wisconsin trout seasons, including the inland waters catch and release and the extended Lake Superior tributaries seasons. The early inland trout season on selected waters runs from 5 a.m. on the first Saturday in March (March 2, 2013) through the Sunday preceding the first Saturday in May (April 28, 2013). The regular inland trout season runs from May 4, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2013. Be sure to check the current trout regulations and season dates to determine which regulations apply on the waters you plan to fish. The trout regulation maps are found below.



Trout regulation maps

The following state map has links for different sections of the state and are meant to be a general guide to help you locate trout waters. They do not include unnamed streams or all spring ponds. For exact boundaries of regulations and open seasons see the Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations, 2013-2014 [PDF]

To view a trout waters map, please select the region of Wisconsin you plan on fishing from the state map below. Each trout waters map is contained within an Adobe Acrobat [PDF] file. Note that the map files can be large, so please allow a few moments to download them. Your best option may be to right-click on the maps, choose "Save Target As" to save them to your hard drive and then open the file. Because the maps rely on color to denote the various regulation categories, the maps are best printed on a color printer or viewed on your monitor.

You should also consult the trout regulations key at the bottom of this page.

Last revised: Tuesday April 23 2013