Free weekend fishing in Wisconsin next weekend

The Wisconsin DNR has announced a Free Fishing Weekend next weekend, on January18th and 19th, 2025.

The Winter Free Fishing Weekend will allow anyone without a fishing license, to enjoy fishing on all public bodies of water in the state. Anyone taking part in the fishing will still need to adhere to the 2024-2025 hook and line regulations such as bag limits and size requirements.

The DNR also reminds anglers of ice safety saying no ice is ever 100 percent safe and proper precautions must be taken.

For those looking to go ice fishing but are without the proper gear, the DNR offers loaner gear which is available at 19 tackle sites in Wisconsin.

For more information on the Winter Free Fishing Weekend or to find tackle loaner locations, visit the website dnr.wisconsin.gov.