New Fishing Regulations (Effective April 1, 2026)
At the February 26, 2026 Meeting of Manitowoc County Lakes Association, Jason Breeggemann, WI-DNR Senior Fisheries Biologist, discussed the new regulations designed to balance fish populations that take effect across several county lakes on April 1.
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Long Lake: 25 panfish daily limit, including no more than 5 bluegill
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Bullhead Lake and Pigeon Lake: 10 panfish daily limit
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Cedar Lake: Northern pike 25–35 inch protected slot limit, daily bag of 2; 10 panfish daily limit (max 5 bluegill)
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Silver Lake: 26-inch minimum length for northern pike, daily bag limit of 2.
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English Lake: 10 panfish daily limit (max 5 bluegill)
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Harpt Lake: 10 panfish daily limit (max 5 yellow perch)
photo credit Scott Otterson
