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 ...

With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember safety comes first when planning to do some of your favorite winter ...

The 2025-2026 general inland fishing season in Wisconsin opens statewide on Saturday, May 3. Anglers aged 16 or older need a fishing license, available online, at sales locations, or DNR centers.

The Wisconsin DNR organized several youth fishing clinics across SE Wisconsin. Kids were invited to learn how to fish from local fishing club members. According to the DNR, the area's first youth ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources gave a reminder Thursday that no ice is safe ice, especially as warmer weather returns to the state.

The 2025-26 Wisconsin general inland fishing season opens May 3. And fishing is allowed year-round for many species and in many areas of the state. Department of Natural Resources officials expect ...

Among the traditions for visitors to the Sports Show is a stop at the DNR exhibit to purchase fishing and hunting licenses.

A fish kill at Silver Lake in Manitowoc County is under investigation after an angler reported seeing no live fish on their electronic devices.

The price of Wisconsin fishing licenses could go up $10 if proposed increases in Gov. Tony Evers' 2025-27 state budget are passed by the state Legislature. The budget proposal, unveiled Feb. 18, ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its free fishing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will allow anglers to fish without needing a license.

As federal trappers remove thousands of beavers each year — including from prized trout streams — Wisconsin regulators face calls to weigh the critter’s flood-control benefits against ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin anglers looking for new fishing spots this summer will have an improved resource at their fingertips. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching the new ...