Fishing for all: accessible fishing opportunities in Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers numerous shore-fishing opportunities for people with disabilities at areas across the state.

Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), every fishing pier the Wisconsin DNR builds is accessible to people with disabilities. The accessible fishing piers are designed to accommodate wheelchairs, are wider to offer enough room for turning around and have lower railings and rod holders so that anglers can cast out and fish.

View a list of disabled-accessible and public shore fishing sites in certain parts of Wisconsin at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/OpenOutdoors/AccessFish

Many Wisconsin residents with disabilities are eligible for a discount on their annual fishing license. These licenses must be renewed annually and do not exempt the holder from the need to purchase required fishing stamps. The licenses are available at any sales location. At the time of purchase, you must present evidence you are receiving disability benefits.