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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Dec. 18, 2024
*Contact: *DNR Office of Communications
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*DNR Reminds Anglers That Musky Season
Closes Statewide Dec. 31*
A man in a black jacket holds the tail of a large musky while preparing to release the fish.
Wisconsin has about 775 lakes and streams with thriving musky populations, and several waters have special 50-inch minimum lengths. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2024 open water musky fishing season will close statewide on Dec. 31. Anglers are also reminded that musky may not be targeted through the ice at any time.
Wisconsin has about 775 lakes and streams with thriving musky populations, and several waters have special 50-inch minimum lengths. Anglers should consult the 2024-2025 Fishing Regulations [ [link removed] ] for the waters they fish for more information.
Anglers can use the DNR's Quality Waters webpage [ [link removed] ] to find trophy-class musky opportunities near them.
The season will reopen in the southern zone [ [link removed] ] on May 3, 2025 and in the northern zone [ [link removed] ] on May 24, 2025.
Learn more about these famous fish, including where to find them [ [link removed] ], on the DNR's Musky webpage [ [link removed] ].
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