Wisconsin Fishing License

Your purchase of a fishing license helps support the fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species programs, fishing and conservation education, lake maps and other publications, and many other valuable programs.

If you want to support fisheries management and conservation of aquatic resources, buy a fishing license today!

When you purchase a fishing license, you’re helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come. Share fishing with your friends and kids, by sharing fishing with others you help to continue the legacy of the great outdoors.

Wisconsin Fishing License

DNR is offering expanded services to its customers.

Call Center Staff Available 7 Days a Week (7am-10pm)

• Call Toll Free 1-888-WDNRINFo (1-888-936-7463)
• Open a chat session (available from 7am to 9:45pm)
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Bilingual Services

May I help you? ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle? Kuv pab koj tau licas? Bilingual services are available:

1-888-WDNRINFo (1-888-936-7463)

Find the nearest DNR Service Center located throughout the State of Wisconsin and for your convenience, listed by county, city, and Wisconsin DNR region.

Search our Staff Directory

To find a specific DNR employee to contact by phone or email use our online staff directory searchable by name, subject expert and location.

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