Lake Wissota

• Channel catfish - 81 members reported to have caught this fish
• Smallmouth bass - 80 members reported to have caught this fish
• Walleye - 73 members reported to have caught this fish

• @Reel.fsh.no.i reported a nice Yellow perch.
• @bass_for_bait reported a nice Muskellunge.
• @aeidam5039 reported a nice Channel catfish.
• @masonaudorff reported a nice Northern pike.

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

• Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

• Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

• Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.