Anglers target both walleye and largemouth bass in wisconsin lakes, but walleye are often preferred and are important to wisconsins economy and culture. Bass are found statewide and largemouth and smallmouth bass are collectively among the most commonly caught fish, well behind panfish, but ahead of walleye, anglers favorite. Walleye fishing the wisconsin river pre spawn 2016 youtube. First saturday in may to the first sunday in march of the following year. Wisconsin bass fishing guide northwoods bass fishing. The month of october has passed, and so has my 2016 bass fishing season.
Abstract temperate lakes may contain both coolwater fish species such. These regulations are adopted pursuant to rigl sections. Bass, like this nice 21incher sandy neuswanger caught and released opening day in northern wisconsin, can be kept when the northern zone bass season opens june 16. Spent some time walleye fishing with team members cole and trey. Sturgeon spearing festival wisconsin beer and fish pairings kick off the new year with wisconsins early trout fishing season 5 wisconsin lakes you need to fish in the new year best places to fish in wisconsin. For complete fishing laws and regulations, consult the wisconsin state statutes chapter 29 or the administrative code of the department of natural resources. Wisconsin river below wisconsin dells dam wi fishing. For comparison sake, consider the results at the 2015 season ending bassmaster elite event at sturgeon bay lake michigan in wisconsin. Dates for fishing seasons are organized alphabetically by fish species. Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes more than anyone could fish in a lifetime including worldclass fishing destinations like lake saint croix, lake winnebago and lake onalaska. Colder than normal weather in wisconsin this spring has delayed spawning for many species. Mar 10, 2020 written by anietra hamper mar 10, 2020. Northwoods bass fishing adventures, with your host and instructor andrew ragas, is committed to providing the most successful, informative and educational fishing experience possible.
Fish population assessments of ceded territory lakes in wisconsin. Wisconsins northern bass zone harvest season opens june 16. Michigan bass fishing now legal yearround the michigan natural resources commission voted april 9, 2015 to approve fisheries order 215. Chequamegon bay a beginners guide to kayak fishing unlimited fishing and fun on whitewater lake real fun. Tournament eligibility and entry is open to all members in good standing with at least one team member 18 years of age or older. While boulder junction is the selfproclaimed musky capital of the world, there are also thousands of hot fishing spots for large and smallmouth bass, crappie, northern pike, and walleye wisconsin has one of the largest. My bass fishing wrapped up during the week of october 9th, and. Wisconsin anglers reported reeling in an estimated 10 million bass in the 20067 license year, the last year for which figures are available.
They will go into effect prior to the 2016 2017 fishing season. Outstanding walleye, musky, northern, bass, perch and bluegill fishing and tons of other recreational opportunities beckon visitors all season long to venerable northern wisconsin and the western up of michigan vacation areas like eagle river, st. They will go into effect prior to the 20162017 fishing season. This facebook page is open to anyone who has an interest in fishing in wisconsin. Not all wisconsin waters follow the fishing season dates for a species for general inland waters or boundary and outlying waters. This information is provided for general orientation only.
College series heading to wisconsin for national championship. Wisconsin inland fishing season closing soon anglers should be aware that the game fish season on most inland wisconsin waters closes at the end of the day on sunday, march 6. The championship is july 911 at lake dubay on the wisconsin river. Youre right, muskie and walleye are still the big thing and thats fine with me. Spawning facts for common fish species in wisconsin. The panfish seasons remain open yearround as does the season for certain game fish on select lakes and rivers, including much of the wisconsin river and its impoundments. May 2 to march 6 five largemouth or smallmouth bass. Levoy drive, suite 100 taylorsville, ut 84123 18009807206 0018015710071 outside the u. Wisconsin trout fishing 572016 season opens youtube. To assist anglers when it comes to planning fishing trips, we supply astro tables each month on bassmaster. Northwoods bass fishing report, october 2016 wisconsin bass. Wisconsin northern zone bass season opens advanced angler. Not all wisconsin waters follow the fishing season dates for a species for general inland.
My bass fishing wrapped up during the week of october 9th, and after lots of musky and multispecies fishing the ranger was winterized on october 21st. Bass season doesnt open until the first saturday in may throughout most of wisconsin. Also, the founders believe that a primary function of the organization should be to offer its members a. Catch and release bass, extended musky season rules set to take. Outlying waters of green bay and lake michigan within 14 mile of washington, detroit, plum, pilot, hog or rock islands.
Mar 01, 2009 bass season doesnt open until the first saturday in may throughout most of wisconsin. Wisconsin northern zone bass season opens rhinelander, wis. May 07, 2016 wisconsin trout fishing 57 2016 season opens wisconsin trout fishing. Fish spawning behavior is dictated by photoperiod length of daylight and water temperature. All bass caught must be immediately returned to the water. The wisconsin dnr catch and release program at the start of the bass fishing season has given a boost to fish populations and made the northwoods a dream destination for bass anglers. The season began at daytona international speedway with the sprint unlimited, the canam duel and the daytona 500. The wolf river white bass population is in very good shape, bolstered by a 2011 hatch that was the secondlargest on record, according to lake winnebago trawling surveys conducted by. For comparison sake, consider the results at the 2015 seasonending bassmaster elite event at sturgeon bay lake michigan in wisconsin. Catfish and bullheads can be taken by bow, crossbow or by hand. The season ended with the ford ecoboost 400 at homesteadmiami speedway. The seven founding members believed that tournament fishermen in wisconsin needed a unified voice of representation to help shape the future of tournament angling. Wisconsins northern bass zone harvest season opens june. Wisconsin northern zone bass season opens advanced.
Open bass tournament hosted by madison bass club annually on lake wisconsin in late april. Opening day for wisconsin fishing is traditionally the first saturday in. Waters with a current continuous bass harvest season will not see any. Download of entire 2019 fishing regulations 4 mb download of entire 2019 fishing regulations 4 mb list lakes by county. Beaver, garden, high and hog, charlevoix the possession season is july 1 dec. Evers competed in the event with a representative from his sponsors at optima batteries. Wisconsinmichigan boundary waters largemouth bass harvest. Mar 14, 2016 spent some time walleye fishing with team members cole and trey. Go to your local sporting goods store or dnr station they should have the wisconsin regulations for 2009 already. Border waters general regulations inland waters lake superior other species sturgeon fishing specialexperimental lakes trout fishing.
Statewide angling regulations species open season minimum length daily limit troutbrook, brown and rainbow and hybrids of these species. More info for the last 24 years, we have kicked off our fishing season with our spring fling tournament on lake wisconsin and we appreciate everyone who has fished with us over the years. Wisconsin dnr information northwoods bass fishing adventures. These fish are abundant all over the state, but are found more around the great lakes area. Kicking bass on the wisconsin river july 2016, smallmouth bass fishing from kayak duration. Pro edwin evers posing for a photo during a 2012 wabta tournament. Wisconsin trout fishing 57 2016 season opens wisconsin trout fishing. You must be or become an anglers choice member to participate. You may become a member at the ramp or call your director for additional options. This fishing informational resource and guide service exclusively specializes in the pursuit of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass on northern wisconsin. A current fishing license for 2016 season is required on april 1st, 2016. Wisconsins best largemouth fishing central bass fishing.
For complete mussel harvest information, go to dnr. All fishing regulations listed may not reflect the species found in the lake or flowage. Hwy 10 may 7, 2016 december 31, 2016 first saturday in may to december 31. The state of wisconsin, with its tranquil landscapes and more than 15,000 lakes, is an anglers haven. The majority of wisconsins most abundant commercial fish leaves the state.
Germain, boulder junction, presque isle, mincoqua, mercer and lake gogebic. Wisconsins expanded early trout season gets underway january 2. The 2016 nascar sprint cup series was the 68th season of professional stock car racing in the united states and the 45th modernera cup series season. Please check to make sure there is public access and water available for fishing. With a current wisconsin fishing license, you can catch countless fish species from the states lakes, but keeping fish out of season can result in a hefty fine. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many wisconsin waters begins on that day. We were fishing pre spawn walleyes in 39 degree water. Special regulations for specific waters follow in the regulations by county. The bowcrossbow season coincides with the rough fish spearing. The first thing you need to do is find a good bass fishing hole and pair it with a cabin rental. Wisconsins northern bass zone harvest season opens june 15 with anglers enjoying increased bass populations across the region and liberalized harvest rules in many northwestern wisconsin counties and the minocqua chain of lakes in oneida county. Study predicts global warmings effect on wi walleyes pioneer press. This event also featured 50 of the best bass anglers, and.
The following statewide angling regulations apply to all waters for which special regulations have not been established. Wisconsin alliance of bass tournament anglers wabta. Wisconsin river castle rock dam to wisconsin dells dam one of the hottest spots for early season walleye. People can fish yearround on some waters and for some species, but regulations set more limited open seasons for certain species and waters. The best of these overlaps are designated by the sun symbols below. Michigan, within onehalf mile of the following islands of the beaver island archipelago.
Nancy stohs, milwaukee journal sentinel published 11. Wisconsin panfish regulations 20162017 the rules will be different based on the lake and will be evaluated for 10 years 2026 unless it is decided that the changes stay permanent. However, to better manage wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific to the species of fish as well as the water body. A number of updated statewide, regional and local wisconsin department of natural resources fishing regulations will go into effect on april 1. Chequamegon bay smallmouth bass duluth, mn superior, wi area home duluth, mn superior, wi area. Largemouth bass tend to stay in water that is warm and shallow. Bass anglers who fish with me newbies, veterans, or pros, whichever you choose to be will learn how to locate, approach, and catch bass on our regions waters. Wisconsin bass fishing guide northwoods bass fishing adventures. New wisconsin panfish regulations 2016 morning moss.
Lake sturgeon with a 60 gamakatsu circle hook, 18 50 lb sufix performance braid moss green leader, heavy swivel, 5 oz barrel sinker, 65 lb power pro br. Hwy 10 excluding wisconsin michigan boundary waters may 28, 2016 november 30, 2016 saturday nearest memorial day to november 30 southern zone south of u. One of the more popular types of game fish is the largemouth bass. Wisconsin s northern bass zone harvest season opens june 15 with anglers enjoying increased bass populations across the region and liberalized harvest rules in many northwestern wisconsin counties and the minocqua chain of lakes in oneida county. This season opening day will be january 2nd so get out and fish with this ridiculously mild. May 16, 2015 the wolf river white bass population is in very good shape, bolstered by a 2011 hatch that was the secondlargest on record, according to lake winnebago trawling surveys conducted by the. May 02, 2020 all fishing regulations listed may not reflect the species found in the lake or flowage. Fishing tournaments for fishing northern wisconsin and the. Wisconsin river below wisconsin dells dam one of the hottest spots for early season walleye. Welcome to northern wisconsin s comprehensive bass fishing resource and guide service, northwoods bass fishing adventures with your host, andrew ragas. Lunar periods are enhanced when they overlap a key solar period. Projected shifts in fish species dominance in wisconsin lakes under. Made it out for my first wisconsin bass trip today.
Exceptions not all wisconsin waters follow the fishing season dates for a species for. Some of the nations best smallmouth fishing is on tap for collegiate anglers competing in the 2015 carhartt bassmaster college series national championship presented by bass pro shops. Bass fishing cabins in northern wi travel wisconsin. You must consult the special county regulations in the current hook and line or trout regulations guides, as appropriate, to determine if any special season dates exist for the particular waters. Enjoy our fishing calendars and discover the best fishing times each month. However, pan fishing bluegills, crappie, perch is open all year round. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the wisconsin prep hockey privacy policy. Wisconsin panfish regulations 2016 2017 the rules will be different based on the lake and will be evaluated for 10 years 2026 unless it is decided that the changes stay permanent. Sep, 26, 2016 wisconsin river below wisconsin dells dam river was very high and current very strong after several days of heavy rain 56 in. While boulder junction is the selfproclaimed musky capital of the world, there are also thousands of hot fishing spots for large and smallmouth bass, crappie, northern pike, and walleye. A couple of fiberglass repair locations should you need it.
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