Fishing

A proposal to hold Wisconsin’s inland trout opener a month earlier is reeling in support from the state’s conservation community.

As anglers head to the lakes for this Saturday’s fishing opener, some are hoping to reel in more support for Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal to increase license fees for fishing, hunting and trapping.

Walleyes for Tomorrow, along with the state Department of Natural Resource are working to better understand walleye populations.

From the excitement of a child finally landing that first fish to treasured memories of trips with loved ones, his book resonates with anyone who appreciates nature and the bonds formed around it.

Sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin rebounded this year after an unseasonably warm winter put a damper on the sport in 2024.

A plan to build a barrier to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes has hit a roadblock due to concerns about federal funding available under the Trump administration. 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is calling on ice fishing enthusiasts to take care after a rash of fatalities involving recreational vehicles.

After two years of cancellations, organizers are ready to give the Amnicon Lake ice fishing event another shot. A lack of volunteers might stand in their way.

Ed Bieber is working to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways — and building an online audience as he does it.

It’s still illegal to shoot fish with a gun in Wisconsin, but anglers will no longer face potential fines for carrying a firearm while wetting their lines in state waterways.