Anglers' Club Live Release Category
Fishing Wisconsin
To be initiated into the Anglers' Club in the LIVE RELEASE category you must catch and release a fish that meets or exceeds the minimum length listed below, correctly complete the application form [PDF] and comply with the following rules:
- The fish must be measured to the nearest quarter inch from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail in the presence of one witness. The witness must attest to the measurement of the fish's length and the live release of the fish.
- A clear photograph showing a close-up, side view of the fish must accompany the completed application form. Photographs of released fish MUST be taken at the catch site (no exceptions).
Qualifying Species and Lengths
| Species | Length (in inches) | Species | Length (in inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake sturgeon | 65.0 | Lake whitefish | 24.0 |
| Lake herring (cisco) | 20.0 | Coho salmon | 30.0 |
| Chinook salmon | 40.0 | Rainbow/Steelhead (GL) | 36.0 |
| Rainbow trout (inland) | 24.0 | Brown trout (GL) | 33.0 |
| Brown trout (inland) | 24.0 | Brook trout (GL) | 20.0 |
| Brook trout (inland) | 16.0 | Lake trout | 34.0 |
| Northern pike | 40.0 | Muskellunge | 45.0 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 40.0 | Bullhead (all species) | 15.0 |
| Channel catfish | 30.0 | Flathead catfish | 40.0 |
| Common carp | 34.0 | White sucker | 20.0 |
| White bass | 17.0 | Rock bass | 12.0 |
| Bluegill | 12.0 | Sunfish (all others) | 11.0 |
| Smallmouth bass | 20.0 | Largemouth bass | 22.0 |
| Crappie (white or black) | 15.0 | Yellow perch | 15.0 |
| Sauger | 21.0 | Walleye | 29.0 |
| Freshwater drum | 28.0 |