I just checked to make sure but pp. 5-6 of the Wisc 2006 Fishing regs state: It is illegal to fish for any species during a closed season(incuding catch/release).
I get that question all the time…a lot of guys here think if you are going to catch/release…you can get out there anytime and kinda fish for fun. I know its illegal in Wisc and Mich general waters for sure.
The Winnebago Chain is open year-round for bass. If fact, my buddies have been fishing tournaments there for the last two weeks. I have been fishing tournaments the last 2 weeks as well on the same river (fox) just 40 miles up-river.
I know they are doing well, so I was just wondering if anyone else is doing good.
I was there last weekend and caught three white bass off the winneconne bridge on beetlespins and one smallmouth off the 41 bridge on a creme plastic worm with the spinner.