Big Deal for Smallmouth Fans News | June 17, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy Smallmouth bass harvest season is underway in Wisconsin. Catch-and-release for smallmouth bass is open year-round. The harvest season opened on Saturday and will be open until early March. Eligible waters include the Northern Bass Management Zone, Wisconsin-Michigan Boundary Waters, Lake Superior, and Tributaries to Lake Michigan north of State Highway 19 in Door and Kewaunee Counties. Fishing licenses are required. CLICK HERE TO REEL IN THE DETAILS.