Wisconsin DNR Announces 2024-25 Guide to Wisconsin's Fishing Regulations Now Available Online

Thursday, March 14th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the 2024 – 2025 Guide To Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations is now available online.

These regulations, which include changes to walleye/sauger bag limits on inland waters and new registration rules for small tournaments, will go into effect on April 1, 2024.

With a few weeks still to go before these regulations kick in and over a month until the general inland opener, now is the perfect time for anglers to review the season dates, any special regulations and the daily bag and size limits for their favorite fishing spots around the state.

All license requirements apply. All residents and non-residents over 16 must have a 2024 – 2025 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin. Annual resident licenses cost $20 each, or purchase a spousal license for $31 so you and your spouse can fish together.

All fishing licenses and stamps can be purchased online via Go Wild, at a registered sales location or at DNR Service Centers. You can find these general fishing regulations as well as the trout fishing regulations online and at locations where licenses are sold.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.