2023 WISCONSIN FISHING SEASONS

(Effective Date: April 1, 2023; Dates Inclusive)

Early Inland Trout (catch and release): Jan. 7 (5 a.m.)-May 5
General Inland Trout: May 6 (5 a.m.)-Oct. 15
General Inland Fishing: May 6-March 3, 2024
Largemouth Bass Northern Zone Harvest: May 6-March 3, 2024
Smallmouth Bass Northern Zone Harvest: June 17-March 3, 2024
Large And Smallmouth Bass Southern Zone Harvest: May 6-March 3, 2024
Large And Smallmouth Bass Catch And Release: At all other times of the year
Musky Northern Zone Harvest: May 27-Dec. 31
Musky Southern Zone Harvest: May 6-Dec. 31
Northern Pike: May 6-March 3, 2024
Walleye: May 6-March 3, 2024
Lake Sturgeon: Feb. 11-Feb. 26 (spearing)
Sept. 2 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)
Free Fishing Weekend
June 3-4, 2023