There are no regulations regarding the distance between an angler and their tip-ups or poles. However, the angler must be able to respond to his or her tip-up immediately when the flag goes up. Yes, but only when the shelter is unoccupied. The door must be unlocked while the shelter is occupied. Season Dates There are no specific dates for ice fishing in Wisconsin.
Ice conditions vary depending upon the weather.
However, open season dates do apply, with the season for most game fish ending on March 1, 2001. There are regulations which apply to the removal dates of ice shelters on Wisconsin waters. Fishing Reports and Ice Conditions General information on ice conditions and fishing reports are available for selected spots throughout the state in the Wisconsin Wisconsin Outdoor Report on a weekly basis. Many private fishing clubs, chambers of commerce and local newspapers maintain internet sites with ice fishing conditions and reports.