Those who have wanted to give fishing a try, but didn’t want to pay for their first trip will have the perfect opportunity this weekend.
This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend, where people are encouraged to ish almost anywhere in Wisconsin without a license or trout stamp. Most Wisconsin waters are included in this event, except for spring ponds.
Before you go, review information about the early trout season and the trout regulations. If you see a season date listed for a specific body of water, you’re free to fish there, although some waters may be catch-and-release only.
It should be noted that the ice on many bodies of water may be a bit too thin to support fishermen and women, so be sure to tread carefully. In fact, some fisherman had to be rescued on Monday out of the waters of Green Bay.
As a safety measure, be sure to tell someone where you will be fishing, and when you will return. You are also encouraged to be sure to dress for the weather, which is expected to be in the low 30s to mid-20s all weekend in Eastern Wisconsin.
