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.
It's helpful to travel outside Wisconsin to gain perspective on our state's attributes and resources. Take fishing, for example. I've fished in 26 states over the years and, despite having awesome ...
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of their ‘Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a new comprehensive online fishing resource for statewide ...
Northwest Wisconsin is home to 12 scenic counties dotted with forest, sparkling lakes and rivers, and miles of trails. At the heart of this rugged, natural landscape in Washburn County, Spooner is a ...
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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has several reminders for anglers ahead of the general inland fishing season, which opens on Saturday, May 4. DNR fisheries biologists ...
Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow optimistic anglers: We made it. We are finally to the first of two big yearly holidays in the great Wisconsin fishing opener; Minnesota is next weekend. OK, let's ...