Fishing

The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative

Bringing more walleye to Wisconsin's waters

Responsible catch and release

Responsible catch and release Catch-and-release fishing has been an importa

My First Fish

If you fish enough, it's bound to happen. Sooner or later, you catch your first fish. For many, it's the beginning of a life-long passion for fishing, enjoying the outdoors and all that it offers. For others, it may be an activity that they've…

Game fish of Wisconsin poster

Fishing licenses

In Wisconsin, kids 15 and under fish without a license every day and anglers born before 1927. For everybody else, various license options can get you out on the water quickly and easily. Get your license to relax and enjoy what Wisconsin has…

Fish sticks: Improving lake habitat

Trees have been dropping naturally into Wisconsin lakes since the glaciers receded. Fallen trees provide shelter and feeding areas for a diversity of fish species and may also provide nesting and sunning areas for birds, turtles and other animals…

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Spring fisheries surveys in northern Wisconsin

Below are summaries of spring fishery assessments conducted by North District fisheries staff over the past few years.