ALWAYS CHECK OPEN AREA STATUS (GAME LINE) EACH TIME YOU ARE ENTERING FORT MCCOY LAKES OR TRAINING AREAS. YOU CAN ACCESS THE AREA OPEN LIST FROM THE ISPORTSMAN HOME PAGE OR BY CALLING (866) 277-1597 AND SELECTING OPTION #2.
**FORT MCCOY NATURAL RESOURCES & PERMIT SALES OFFICE NEW PHONE NUMBER**
(502) 898-3337
ALERTS
- SMALL GAME SEASON IS NOW CLOSED.
- TRAPPING SEASON ENDS 31 MARCH.
NEWS
2025 FORT MCCOY FISHING PERMITS
Fort McCoy 2025 Fishing permits will be available for purchase starting 1 March 2025.
- The North Flowage and Lost Lake are open for harvesting panfish all year, and the catch and release largemouth bass season.
- Early Inland Trout (catch & release) is open January 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025.
- Fishing on streams is permitted from the first Saturday in May through October 15. Fort McCoy streams will be open for the early catch and release trout season as explained in the current Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations and Guide.
- Unless otherwise posted, fishing, including trout, is permitted on all lakes and ponds from the first Saturday in May through the first Sunday in March.
- Go to menu and select Fishing for additional fishing information, rules & regulations, and fishing map.
WISCONSIN & FORT MCCOY FREE FISHING WEEKENDS
No Ft McCoy fishing permit or Wisconsin fishing license required, however Ft McCoy rules and daily bag 
limits apply. Anglers must check Open Areas/Game Line daily for any Lake or Training Area closures. Open Area status is located on the ISportsman Home Page.
- June 7-8, 2025
- Jan. 17-18, 2026
2025 FORT MCCOY SPRING TURKEY SEASON DATES & QUOTAS
(There is no spring turkey hunting on the weekends)
Season A April 16-18 (Quota - 90)
Season B April 21-25 (Quota - 75)
Season C April 28-May 2 (Quota - 75)
Season D May 5-9 (Quota - 85)
Season E May 12-16 (Quota - 75)
Season F May 19-23 (Quota - 95)
2025 SPRING TURKEY PERMIT AVAILABILITY
If you were NOT drawn for a Fort McCoy spring turkey permit, the Fort McCoy Permit Sales Office has permits available on a first-come-first-served basis for Season E ( May12-16) and For Season F (May 19-23). If interested in obtaining one of these permits contact the Permit Sales Office (502) 898-3337 for permit availability.