Walleye Limits Increased

Daily walleye bag limits increased on May 23 on 447 lakes in northern Wisconsin. Anglers’ daily bag limit for walleye will increase to five per day on 269 lakes, to three per day on 171 lakes, and to two walleye per day on seven lakes, according to Ron Bruch, DNR Fisheries Bureau Director.

“This is a great time of year to fish for walleye,” said Bruch. “With spring just arriving, taking ice off the lakes, and with the walleye done spawning, anglers should find hungry fish ready to bite.”

Anglers should consult the 2014-2015 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, signs at boat landings, and the 2014-2015 Revised Ceded Territory Walleye Bag Limits for lake-specific information.

Additionally, anglers can now have fishing regulations and other essential information at their fingertips by downloading the free Wisconsin Fish & Wildlife mobile app. Bag limit and other regulation changes are automatically updated to the mobile app to give anglers the most accurate information when and where they need it.

Together, the six Chippewa bands harvested 27,433 walleye and 201 musky as of May 22, 2014. The average harvest of walleye since 2004 is 29,907. For more information on Wisconsin fishing, please visit dnr.wi.gov, search keyword “fishing.”