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Traditionally, opening day for fishing is in early May. Many of us forget to make sure we follow code, because we’re so anxious to enjoy the warm weather.
Besides purchasing your fishing license for the 2010-2011 season, are you aware of the rules and regulations of the state of Wisconsin?
What are the actual fishing seasons?
Early Inland Trout
March 6 (5 a.m.) to April 25
General Inland Trout
May 1 (5 a.m.) to Sept. 30
Musky – Southern Zone
May 1 to Dec. 31
Northern Pike
May 1 to March 6, 2011
Walleye
May 1 to March 6, 2011
Large and Smallmouth Bass Southern Zone
May 1 to March 6, 2011
Large and Smallmouth Bass Northern Zone Catch and Release
May 1 to June 18
Musky – Northern Zone
May 29 to Nov. 30
Large and Smallmouth Bass Northern Zone Harvest
June 19 to March 6, 2011
Lake Sturgeon
Sept. 4 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)
(Dates are subject to change without warning)
It is illegal to fish for a species during a closed season including “catch and release” fishing, according to the Department of Natural Resources website.
There are also many fishing regulations we need to follow while having fun such as hook and line, spearing and netting, setline or bankpole and total daily bag limit regulations.
Visit the Department of Natural Resources website for more information.
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