Hey folks,

Lots of questions about how COVID might impact fishing this season. Please see the attached FAQ, as it might answer a lot of questions people have. If you have questions beyond what is covered here, I would be happy to help track down that answer.

The basic message is one you are likely used to hearing by now in other aspects of life with COVID: be smart, be safe, practice social distancing. Fortunately, fishing is designated as an essential activity and it’s one where social distancing is very possible. It may require some changes to how we move about and socialize while fishing, at least for the time being.

I hope everyone has a great opener weekend. The weather is going to be fantastic and the fish have no idea there’s a pandemic going on. I think you’ll find them to be just as cooperative as normal if you are able to get out. Take care,

P Max H. Wolter
Fisheries Biologist
Hayward Service Center
Bureau of Fisheries Management
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
phone:      (715) 634-7429
fax:        (715) 634-9232
e-mail:     Max.wolter@wisconsin.gov