Fishing
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board (LSCFB) will meet to discuss trap net rules and specifications; a prioritized list of activities for LSCFB to pursue; and other topics.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-09-20, to revise Ch. NR 20 relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule)
Permanent rule relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters conducted at the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-10-20, to revise chs. NR 20 and 25 relating to fish harvest in Lake Superior
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing.
- News
Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting March 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. To gain stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources, the DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish and discuss the lake whitefish rules for the Green Bay emergency rule.
- Webpage
Fishing Regulations
Fishing regulations are used as a tool to ensure good fishing exists in the future. Fishing regulations are used to:
- News
Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
- News
DNR Publishes 2021 Sturgeon Spearing Season Forecast
Wisconsin’s annual sturgeon spearing season begins Feb. 13 and runs for 16 days, or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are met. This year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) predicts that harvest caps will be met prior to the 16-day season limit.
- News
Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington And Waukesha Counties Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 16
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties.
- News
Virtual Meeting On Proposed Rough Fish Contract Changes Feb. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the DNR’s rough fish removal program.
- News
Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc And Sheboygan Counties Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 2
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.