Reel In Details for WI Free Fishing Weekend News | January 13, 2026 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy This weekend is Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin. On January 17 and 18th, residents and nonresidents in Wisconsin can fish without a license or trout stamps. However, all other fishing regulations, like length limits and bag limits, still apply. And a reminder that the DNR does not monitor ice conditions, but local bait shops and fishing clubs are good sources for current conditions.