Fishing Without a License. A fishing license is required for Wisconsin residents and non-residents 16 years and older. Fishing licenses are sold through the Department of Natural Resources Service Centers, with an individual annual license costing $20. The fine for fishing without a license varies by county.If you're caught fishing without a license, you can expect a minimum fine of $100.ishing licenses are sold through the Department of Natural Resources Service Centers, with an individual annual license costing $20. The fine for fishing without a license varies by county. If you're caught fishing without a license, you can expect a minimum fine of $100.
Yellow perch occur in all major drainages of Minnesota. They live in both lakes and streams, including Lake Superior and the trout streams of the North Shore. Yellow perch are more abundant in lakes and backwaters of large rivers than they are in swift-flowing streams.
Yellow perch are active throughout the year, making them a favorite target of anglers. During winter, perch often move to deeper waters, feeding exclusively off the bottom. On some lakes, anglers fish in 20 to 50 feet of water to catch yellow perch in the winter. Ice anglers fish for perch with short jig poles, some with specialized spools only large enough to accommodate 50 to 60 feet of line.