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If you are trying to plan a fishing trip to Wisconsin, then you are in the right place. Below is information that will explain general fishing in Wisconsin information like fishing licenses, and fishing season dates.
One of the first things that you will need to take care of is to secure your fishing license. If you are a resident of Wisconsin then you can go to a local license vendor or order it online from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For non-residents you can either purchase the license once you are in the state, or you can pre-order from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cs/nonrestypes.asp). I would highly recommend ordering your license online or by their toll free hotline (1-877-945-4236) so you have it before you leave for your trip. By having it before you leave, it will be one less thing that will take time away from your fishing experience. The annual fishing permit for one person is $40. To save money, you can buy an annual family permit for $65. If you are planning a shorter trip or a one time only trip you can buy permits that are valid for 4 days or 15 days for less money. The individual 4-day fishing permit is $18. The 15-day individual fishing permit is $24, and $40 for the family 15-day permits.
Fishing seasons vary greatly from fish specie to fish specie. For the general inland waters, catch and release is open the first Saturday in May through the Friday after the third Saturday in June. Fishing harvest for the general inland waters runs the third Saturday in June through the first Sunday in March of the following year, for the Northern Zone. For the Southern Zone, harvest season opens the first Saturday in May and run through the first Sunday in March of the following year. For information on boundary and outlying waters check out the ¡°Forecast Fishing Hotspots¡± from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources magazine ¡°Wisconsin Natural Resources,¡± or visit their website. An important note to remember is that not all waterways in Wisconsin follow the above fishing seasons. You will want to research the county regulations for the area that you plan to visit for exceptions and special considerations.
There are many places to fish in Wisconsin. Choosing a location probably will be based on what type of fish you are looking to catch. If you are looking to catch bass then try Pokegama Lake, Rice Lake, Crooked Lake Fishing Pier, Mississippi River, Governor Nelson State Park, Salmo Pond, Tenny Park, Vilas Park, Olde Quarry Park, Sawyer Park, Blackhawke Lake, or Governor Dodge State Park. If you are looking to catch lake trout try areas around Bayfield County, Dane County, Iowa County, Langlade County, and Lincoln County. Again check out the latest copy of ¡°Wisconsin Natural Resources¡± for fishing hotspots to help target areas to go.
If you are bringing the kids with you, fishing gear can be ¡°borrowed¡± from the Department of Natural Resources offices. The DNR has many offices and fishing centers at state parts. The DNR does not charge you anything to borrow the equipment. The type of equipment avail varies from DNR center to center, but will usually include: closed face fishing rods and reels, a few open face rods and reels, casting plugs, bobbers, hooks, lines, and sinkers. In addition to fishing equipment the DNR centers also have ¡°Angler Education Kits¡± for kids that include fish flash cards, fish printing materials, knot-tying practice equipment, and a casting game called ¡°Backyard Bass.¡± If you want to borrow equipment it is important to reserve it at least one month in advance. If you happen to forget to do this don¡¯t worry, equipment can be borrowed on the fly, however it is available on a first come, first serve basis.
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