Inland trout early catch and release opened Jan. 4

Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind anglers that any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species can be targeted on designated early-season trout streams, which began Jan. 4.
Only artificial lures can be used, and any trout caught must be released immediately. The season runs from Jan. 4 through May 2. Fish can be kept once the general hook-and-line season starts Saturday, May 3, as long as bag limits and length restrictions are met.
Any angler looking to fish the season must have a general 2024-25 fishing license and an inland trout stamp. Each can be purchased through Go Wild, or at one of the many sales locations, and will be good through March 31. Fishing after March 31 will require a 2025-26 fishing license and inland trout stamp.
For more information on trout streams across the state and other trout fishing information, visit the DNR’s Inland Trout fishing webpage at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/trout/index.