The accessible fishing pier at Copper Falls State park near Mellen in Ashland County offers fishing for bass, pike and panfish. The Wisconsin DNR offers dozens of shore-fishing options across northern ...

MADISON (WKOW) — Anglers in Wisconsin have a new resource to find fishing spots with the launch of the state Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Wisconsin Fishing Finder. This comprehensive online ...

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.

It's helpful to travel outside Wisconsin to gain perspective on our state's attributes and resources. Take fishing, for example. I've fished in 26 states over the years and, despite having awesome ...

Catch more bass without a boat by keeping it simple. Proven pond fishing tips, versatile lures, and easy shore strategies that really work. Most anglers, including the biggest name Bassmaster and ...