McCartney Branch

• Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
• Shortnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
• Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

• @jump131378yahoocom reported a nice Shortnose gar.
• @j-behnke reported a nice Northern pike.
• @xhauk reported a nice Northern pike.
• @meier247 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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.