No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Extra Careful On Frozen Waterbodies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 19, 2026 No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Extra
Ice Fishing News
STURGEON UPDATE
This year’s season will start on Feb. 14, running until any of the harvest caps
Winter Free Fishing Weekend Is Jan. 17-18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2026 Winter Free Fishing Weekend Is Jan.
Be Careful On Early Ice Covers
Be Careful On Early Ice Covers Ice covers hide the currents, debris
Winter Free Fishing Weekend Opens Doors To The Outdoors Jan. 17-18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 12, 2025 Winter Free Fishing Weekend Opens Doors
Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2025 Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing
First Ice in July Mad Scientist Tackle’s new tungsten Octo Madness ice jig designed for ultimate sonar return and visibility to the fish
First Ice in July Mad Scientist Tackle’s new tungsten Octo Madness ice jig designed for
2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 25, 2025 Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov 2025 Ice
FREE FISHING WEEKEND JAN. 18 AND 19. SEE YOU ON THE ICE.
This coming weekend January 18th and 19th is Wisconsin’s Winter FREE Fishing Weekend. This allows