Fishing

Fishing in Wisconsin

Discover 51 state parks offering fishing in Wisconsin

🐟 Wisconsin Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $20

Non-Resident Annual $55

Youth Under 16 free

Senior 65+: $7

Trout Stamp $10

🎉 Free Fishing Days Free Weekend in January & June

Great trout fishing. Inland lake trolling regulations.

Official Wisconsin Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Wisconsin State Parks with Fishing

Amnicon Falls State Park

Aztalan State Park

Belmont Mound State Park

Big Foot Beach State Park

Black River State Forest

Buckhorn State Park Wisconsin - Cart-in camping on Castle Rock Flowage

Brule River State Forest

Brunet Island State Park

Buckhorn State Park

+10

Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area

Copper Culture State Park

Council Grounds State Park

Cross Plains State Park

Dells of the Eau Claire

Fischer Creek State Recreation Area

Flambeau River State Forest

Glacial Drumlin State Trail

Governor Dodge State Park

Governor Knowles State Forest

Governor Nelson State Park

Governor Thompson State Park

A person walks along the foggy shores of a State Park lake.

Harrington Beach State Park

A State Park lake enveloped by trees on a cloudy day.

Hartman Creek State Park

Havenwoods State Forest

Heritage Hill State Historical Park

High Cliff State Park

Kegonsa State Park

Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit

Kinnickinnic State Park

A wooden path leading to a sandy beach in a State Park.

Kohler-Andrae State Park

Lake Wissota State Park

Multicolored sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore rising above turquoise Lake Superior waters

Lakeshore State Park

Lapham Peak State Park

Lizard Mound State Park

Merrick State Park

Mill Bluff State Park

Mirror Lake State Park

Nelson Dewey State Park

New Glarus Woods State Park

Pattison State Park

Peninsula State Park

+10

Perrot State Park

Point Beach State Forest

Potawatomi State Park

Rib Mountain State Park

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Roche-a-Cri State Park

Rocky Arbor State Park

View from Observation Point at Wildcat Mountain State Park overlooking Kickapoo River Valley in fall colors

Straight Lake State Park

Willow River State Park

Wyalusing State Park

+12

Yellowstone Lake State Park

❓ Fishing in Wisconsin — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Wisconsin state parks?

Yes — fishing in Wisconsin state parks generally requires a valid Wisconsin fishing license. A resident annual license costs $20, and a non-resident annual license costs $55. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Wisconsin?

Yes — Wisconsin offers free fishing days when no license is required (Free Weekend in January & June). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Wisconsin agency before your trip.