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Wisconsin consistently ranks among the top states in the U.S. in number of fishing licenses sold to nonresidents.

 
Fishing Wisconsin

Fishing Wisconsin

Wise old anglers will tell you that fishing is a state of mind; a chance to get away and relax amid the simple pleasures of boat and water, and something tugging on the end of your line. There’s no better place to do that than Wisconsin.

 

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FEATURES AND PROFILES

Wisconsin's Open-Water Winter Trout

Wisconsin's Open-Water Winter Trout When the winter river angler packs safety first, then the proper gear, the expectation should be to catch fish. On the Milwaukee River that means steelhead, as well as walleye, smallmouth, pike and browns.
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Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing While generally considered a warm-weather activity, fishing in Wisconsin is nearly as popular during the frozen winter months as it is during the summer.
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Outdoor Family Travel

Outdoor Family Travel Northeast Wisconsin invites families to play in a winter wonderland! From snowmobiling to ice fishing, Rhinelander, Eagle River and Marinette are fantastic family winter vacation destinations.
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Wild Workshops Get Women Outdoors

Wild Workshops Get Women Outdoors Gut a pheasant or build a birdhouse, shoot a rifle or design a wreath, ice fish or dogsled, camp or cook. Whichever you choose, Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) courses will heighten your interest, awareness or connection to the outdoors.
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Hook 'Em Early!

Hook 'Em Early! Want to get your kids hooked on fishing? You'll find ample opportunities in Wisconsin. While the Badger State is famous for large, elusive game fish like the muskie, its wide variety of panfish and other easily catchable species make it perfect for beginning anglers.
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DESTINATIONS

Bewitched by Bayfield

Bewitched by Bayfield Far from urban cares and suburban sprawl, the tiny town of Bayfield is your winter gateway to Lake Superior and the magnificent Apostle Islands.
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A Little Further North: Boulder Junction and Manitowish Waters

A Little Further North: Boulder Junction and Manitowish Waters If you’re looking for a real North Woods experience, take the time to go just a little farther north to these two small towns. You’ll be glad you did.
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GET A LICENSE

GET A LICENSE

Buy your license from the DNR from the link below, or use their page navigation to search a complete listing of retail outlets to purchase a license in person.

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