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Wisconsin (WI) Fishing License

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
United States
4
License Types
$20.00
From (Resident)
$50.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
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Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website before purchasing.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
15-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 14-Day N/A $34.00
4-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 3-Day N/A $23.00
1-Day License 💧 Freshwater 1-Day $8.00 $10.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes and 84,000 miles of rivers. Muskellunge (musky) is the state fish and Wisconsin is the musky capital of the world. Lake Geneva, Green Bay walleye, and Chequamegon Bay smallmouth bass round out an incredible fishery.