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 Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Chapter 29. Wild Animals And Plants
 SubChapter III. HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING APPROVALS

  Section 29.228. Nonresident fishing licenses.  

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    (1)   Fishing license requirement; exceptions.
    (a) Requirement. Except as otherwise specifically provided under this chapter, no nonresident may fish in the waters of this state unless the person has a nonresident fishing license.
    (b) Exception; nonresidents under 16 years of age. No fishing license is required for a nonresident under the age of 16 years to fish with a hook and line or a rod and reel for fish of any variety, subject to all other conditions, limitations and restrictions prescribed in this chapter.
    (c) Exception; nonresident obtaining bait. No separate or other fishing license is required for a nonresident who is issued a valid nonresident fishing license to take minnows for bait or smelt for food under the same conditions and rules governing residents but minnows or smelt taken by a nonresident may not be sold, traded or bartered in any manner.
    (d) Exception; fishing in private ponds. No fishing license is required for a nonresident to fish in a pond that is a self-contained body of water and that is located entirely on private property owned by a person who gives permission to the nonresident to fish in the pond.
    (2)   Annual fishing license.
    (a) The department shall issue a nonresident annual fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license.
    (b) A nonresident annual fishing license issued to any nonresident who holds a one-day fishing license under sub. (4m) that is valid during the same year for which the nonresident applies for a nonresident annual fishing license shall be issued at the reduced fee under s. 29.563 (3r) .
    (3)   Fifteen-day license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license.
    (4)   Four-day fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 4-day fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license.
    (4m)   One-day fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident one-day fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license.
    (5)   Annual family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident annual family fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.
    (6)   Fifteen-day family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day family fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.
    (7)   Two-day sports fishing license.
    (a) Issuance. The department shall issue a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license, subject to s. 29.024 , to any nonresident who applies for this license.
    (b) Authorization. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license only authorizes fishing in outlying trout and salmon waters, as defined in s. 29.2285 (2) (a) .
    (c) Use of fees. The department shall deposit receipts from the sale of nonresident 2-day sports fishing licenses under this subsection in the conservation fund. The department shall credit 50 percent of these receipts to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (ku) .