FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 10, 2024
Contact: Bradd Sims, DNR Fisheries Stream and River Systems Biologist  
[email protected] or 608-574-2604

DNR Reminds Anglers That Inland Trout Fishing Season Closes Oct. 15 

Trout and salmon can still be harvested from most inland lakes or ponds after Oct. 15, though there are some exceptions. / Photo Credit: iStock/ChuckSchugPhotography

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the last day of the 2024 general inland trout fishing season is Tuesday, Oct. 15. After this date, anglers will no longer be allowed to fish inland streams, springs and spring-fed ponds for trout or salmon.   

Trout and salmon can still be harvested from most inland lakes or ponds, though there are some exceptions. Check the 2024-2025 Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations for details.  

Anglers can use the DNR’s Trout Regulations and Opportunities User Tool to find trout fishing locations across the state.  

For those not harvesting their catch, the DNR encourages anglers to continue practicing responsible catch and release. Helpful tips on proper fish handling and release techniques are available on the DNR’s Responsible Catch and Release webpage.

Wisconsin’s general inland trout season will reopen on May 3, 2025.