Special Edition -- 2014 Wisconsin Inland Game Fishing Season Opener
DNR fisheries veteran and sturgeon expert named Wisconsin fisheries director; Ron Bruch takes over May 5
MADISON – Wisconsin’s next fisheries director takes over May 5 and is already well-known at home and abroad for nurturing Winnebago System’s lake sturgeon into the world’s largest population that supports a unique winter spearing season. - Read Full Article
Anglers to find a mixed bag of fishing conditions for 2014 opener
MADISON - That old Wisconsin saying – wait a minute and the weather will change – is playing out across the state this week as anglers get ready for the Saturday, May 3, 2014 fishing opener as they enjoy a beloved tradition and catch some new fish stories. - Read Full Article
More than 329,000 anglers already have their ticket to fishing fun and relaxation
MADISON – Fishing license sales for Saturday’s fishing season opener are looking very similar to last year’s, another year when cold spring weather left many northern lakes covered in ice as well. - Read Full Article
Ice cover delays stocking of some catchable trout
OSCEOLA – A late spring thaw is again delaying stocking of catchable trout in some northern inland waters, state hatchery officials say. - Read Full Article
Tips for boating safety during the early fishing season
MADISON – With low water temperatures statewide and many northern Wisconsin waters still thawing, boating safety officials are encouraging anglers to take special precautions to make sure they stay safe on their early season fishing trips, recreation safety officials say. - Read Full Article
Free DNR fishing app available
MADISON - Anglers can now find fish species information, boat access sites, shore fishing areas, lake information and regulations in the palm of their hand: the Department of Natural Resources has updated its Wisconsin Fish & Wildlife mobile app to include a full array of fishing information. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Fishing Facts
Wisconsin Fishing Facts - Read Full Article