Wisconsin lakes have been thawing at record-breaking dates this year, affecting the spawning cycle of Wisconsin’s walleye, a keystone species whose absence has economic, cultural and environmental ...

The six bands of Chippewa in northern Wisconsin have declared intentions to spear a near-record number of walleyes during the annual spring harvest. While the total number of lakes declared is similar ...

LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Hunter Mayo uses an ATV to get around the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe tribe’s massive fish hatchery operation that he manages. It's a dream job for him. Mayo grew up around fishing and ...

When the perch and walleye bite shut down on a brutal winter day, white bass showed up in force and turned a near-bust ice ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Since the 1980s, lakes across Wisconsin have been steadily warming. The warming waters, scientists say, could lead to decreased populations of fish, more frequent algae blooms as ...

A creel full of 61 new fishing regulations will greet anglers for the 2024-25 Wisconsin license year. Chief among them is a daily bag limit of three walleye on inland waters. Wisconsin regulations ...

MINOCQUA, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR has announced that a new walleye regulation emergency rule will be considered by the Natural Resources Board at a special virtual meeting on Thursday, May 2 ...

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 ...

The Wisconsin DNR is mulling new rules to make bag and length limits the same on the river and the lake. Anglers land a walleye while fishing on the St. Louis River Estuary in the Twin Ports. The ...

SHAWANO COUNTY (WLUK) -- After much anticipation and excitement, the inland lakes sport fishing season is underway. It's part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin. On a quiet Saturday morning, anglers test ...