Small fishing tournaments in Wisconsin will need to register with the DNR, even if they don’t need a permit.
The registration requirement takes effect April 1st and will be free of charge.
Larger tournaments and some specialized tournaments are already monitored and regulated through a paid permit system.
The DNR says there is little information on tournaments that don’t require a permit.
This registration requirement will help the DNR gather data on the number and types of tournaments held on Wisconsin’s waterbodies.
Anyone interested in hosting a fishing tournament in Wisconsin can visit the DNR’s Fishing Tournaments webpage for information about tournament requirements, registration deadlines and permit and registration forms.