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.

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 ...

OCONTO COUNTY (WLUK) -- With about 1.3 million licensed anglers taking to the field over the course of last year, fishing is part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin, and in northern Oconto County, people ...

Say you're looking to get a Wisconsin fishing license, but you don't know how much they cost, what are the rules and are there any deals. Here is everything you need to know before you go fishing in ...

SHAWANO COUNTY (WLUK) -- After much anticipation and excitement, the inland lakes sport fishing season is underway. It's part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin. On a quiet Saturday morning, anglers test ...

Temperatures are rising and summer inches closer, therefore the anticipation of the Wisconsin fishing opener was at its peak. The day circled on the calendar finally for Wisconsin anglers. The ...

The author at 14-years-old, hooked a giant Northern Pike—twice—while on a family vacation in Hayward, Wisconsin. The catch changed everything. / Walter Mazurek I’m headed on my annual fishing trip to ...

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 ...

Photos from an ice fishing outing using tip-ups for largemouth bass and northern pike on Lipsett Lake near Spooner. Justin Boone fills in for Matt Harmon in the host chair and has an absolutely ...