Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 29.406. Fishing by hand

The department may not promulgate or enforce a rule that prohibits a person from taking rough fish or catfish by hand. This section does not prohibit the department from promulgating or enforcing a rule that establishes bag or length limits, season dates, zones, or any other limitations applicable to rough fish or catfish if the rule is consistent with the purposes of this chapter.