Wisconsin regulations
Yellow Perch Regulations in Wisconsin 2026
Wisconsin yellow perch 2026 open seasons vary by 15 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 25/day. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (21)
Fox River From Lake Winnebago Upstream To The Dam Above Princeton
- Daily bag
- 25 in total
Green Bay And The Fox RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 20
- Season closes
- Mar 15
- Daily bag
- 15
Lake MichiganClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Jun 15
- Daily bag
- 5
St. Croix River Downstream Of The St. Croix Falls Dam To Prescott
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
in total
Wolf River From Its Mouth Upstream To The Dam In The City Of Shawano
- Daily bag
- 25 in total
Other Wisconsin fish regulations
Other regulated species in Wisconsin with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)740 rules
- Walleye517 rules
- Smallmouth Bass455 rules
- Largemouth Bass401 rules
- Northern Pike370 rules
- Lake Trout277 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)114 rules
- Lake Sturgeon76 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)71 rules
- Channel Catfish30 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)26 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Yellow Perch season in Wisconsin?
Yellow Perch season in Wisconsin runs from May 20 to Mar 15 per DNR.
What is the size limit for Yellow Perch in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Yellow Perch. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Wisconsin?
Daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Wisconsin is 25 in total in Butte Des Morts, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://widnr.widen.net/s/glhqr9znsp/fishingregselectronic2627
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/regulations/dailybag.html
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch.