The 2025-26 Wisconsin general inland fishing season opens May 3. And fishing is allowed year-round for many species and in many areas of the state. Department of Natural Resources officials expect ...

Wisconsin, with its abundant freshwater lakes, is a haven for fishing enthusiasts like you. The state is celebrated for its diverse array of fishing environments, from sprawling lakes teeming with ...

Wisconsin fishing licenses for 2024-2025 expired on Monday, March 31. A 2025-2026 license is now required to fish inland waters, the DNR said. Wisconsin's 2025-2026 general inland fishing season opens ...

The 2025-2026 general inland fishing season in Wisconsin opens statewide on Saturday, May 3. Anglers aged 16 or older need a fishing license, available online, at sales locations, or DNR centers.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is gearing up for its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend on Jan. 17-18, ...

Have you ever wondered where the fish you eat comes from? A century ago, the answer to that question for Wisconsinites was obvious — most of the fish were caught in lakes Michigan and Superior. For ...

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