MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of their ‘Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a new comprehensive online fishing resource for statewide anglers.
According to a release, there are several great places to fish throughout the Badger State, including its over 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and 260 miles of the Mississippi River.
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With so many fishing spots to choose from, the new ‘Wisconsin Fishing Finder’ helps anglers find a spot that works best for them. Anglers can access the new resource via any internet browser and find detailed information on the following:
- Fishing regulations (including bag and length limits) for lakes and trout streams
- Boat launch locations and access points
- Shore fishing locations
- Public lands and easements
- Healthy guidelines for eating fish
- Lake habitat information
- Habitat improvement projects
- Invasive species
- Fish stocking information
- DNR service center locations and where you can buy a fishing license
The ‘Wisconsin Fishing Finder’ also has all of the information found on the TROUT tool, including trout streams, regulations, and easements.
We’ve created this tool to help anglers find new places to fish or get insights into their current favorite fishing spots. This is an easy-to-use resource that we hope will become a staple for all anglers looking to discover more about Wisconsin’s fishing opportunities.
Justine Hasz, DNR Fisheries Management Bureau director
For more information about the ‘Wisconsin Fishing Finder,’ click here.
