Fishing Opener Tomorrow
Friday, May 1st, 2020 -- 10:37 AM
-Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order recognizes outdoor activity as essential.As such, the 2020-2021 Game Fish season will proceed as planned opening on May 2. All regulations and license requirements apply. The DNR reminds anglers to fish close to home and practice social distancing whether fishing from a boat, dock, or shoreline. It is recommended that only anglers living in the same household should fish within six feet of one another. Fishing licenses are available online through the DNR’s Go Wild system or at limited essential businesses throughout Wisconsin. Please visit our fishing license web page for more information and find open vendors within your community. At this time, our service centers remain closed. Regular fishing rules and regulations apply for all DNR properties.
DNR boat launches within open state parks are open. However, all state parks have updated hours of operation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will be closed on Wednesdays. Anglers who want to fish within a state park on Wednesdays may still do so that day. All restrooms, water fountains, buildings, and facilities are also closed at all state parks. Northern forests, flowages, and the Lower Wisconsin Riverway system are exempt from these changes and remain open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.