MADISON, WI (KDAL) – Saturday is the opening of the Fishing Season in Wisconsin.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that all regulations and license requirements apply.
2020 was a great year for anglers, and the DNR is expecting 2021 to be even better.
Many new and experienced anglers took part in the general fishing season opener last year amidst the pandemic. The DNR warns that boat launches will likely be crowded again this year and encourages anglers to maintain social distancing and wear a face covering when within 6-feet of other anglers.
Other reminders include always wearing a life jacket, don’t drink and operate a boat, fish responsibly and clean your boat and drain water from any compartments to minimize the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Over the past year, DNR staff has managed Wisconsin’s fishery resources by maintaining and enhancing critical fish habitat, conducting fish population surveys, adding over 120 miles of classified trout waters and stocking out over 5.5 million fish into inland lakes and streams and both Great Lakes.
Based on early harvest reports, the DNR predicts anglers across the state will have a successful opening weekend.
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