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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3. Wisconsin has more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes ...

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.