Go Fish Wisconsin

Winter. Once again, dedicated anglers will brave the elements for some fantastic ice fishing. Fresh air, a walk on water, and fish on ice. Is there a better combination? Give it a try. Get your warm clothes together, sharpen up that auger, and set the hook on some great winter fishing.

Give the Gift of Fishing

Give the gift of fishing this holiday season! What better gift to give than time spent together with friends or family. Just download the Fishing Trip Coupon and you've got your holiday shopping done!

Anglers' Favorites

• Fishing Reports
• 2009 Fishing Report
• Lake Michigan Fishing Report
• Root River Fishing Report
• Places to Fish
  Find a place to fish whether from shore or boat throughout Wisconsin.
• Fishing Regulations
  Know the current fishing regulation pamphlets, which are specific to the species of fish and in some cases, the waterbody.
• Fishing Seasons
  Find out season dates for specific waters and species of fish.

The ice is coming...are you ready?

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  First fish of the season out of Monona Bay.

  

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  And then there were more!

  

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  Northern pike are an ice fishing favorite in Wisconsin.

  

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  Lake Superior ice fishing.

  

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  Hello Mr. Pike!

  

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  A colorful brook trout shines on the ice.

  

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  Black Crappie

  

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  He may be young, but he can handle a big fish!

  

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  Finally a fish!

  

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  Ice fishing with friends.

  

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  Learning the key to ice fishing - patience.

  

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  Ice fishing is a great way to get the kids outside in the winter.

  

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  Lakers are a popular catch in the winter.

  

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  She's got this. No help needed.

  

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  Northern pike fishing heats up for this angler.

  

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  The best way to end a day on the ice.

  

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  Ice fishing success!

  

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  Setting up at sunset.

  

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  Walleye were the catch of the day on a Bayfield County lake.

  

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  Big smile! Must be thinking of what fish she's going to catch.

  

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  Nothing like a good chair while you're waiting for the fish to bite.

  

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  Nice walleye reeled in from a Vilas County lake.

  

News

• Ice fishing season around the corner 12/08/09
• Top 10 ice safety tips for 2010 12/08/09
• ‘Water guards” will be working ice fishing season to help prevent spread of deadly fish disease 12/08/09
• Lake Puckaway fish kill investigation: rough fish contractor at fault 12/04/09

Angler Resources

• Information on VHS Disease
• Get the weather, get the fish! [exit DNR]
• Lake Michigan Fishing Report
• Wisconsin Anglers: Learn to identify Wisconsin Fishes with the Fish Identification Database [exit DNR]