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
Due to an increase of military exercise training through August, recreationist may encounter higher levels of military traffic, roadblocks, and gate closures while traveling on Ft McCoy. Be aware you may need to use alternate routes while traveling to your destination on Ft McCoy during this time.
Recreationist need make certain the lake or training area you are entering is OPEN for the day. The OPEN AREAS can be found by accessing the iSportsman homepage and clicking on OPEN AREAS or by calling the Game Line at 866-277-1597 and following the prompts.
REAL ID IS NOW REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE CANTONMENT AREA: A REAL ID IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A PASS TO ACCESS THE PERMIT SALES OFFICE IN THE CANTONMENT AREA.THE REAL ID ACT ENFORCEMENT DATE OF MAY 7 IS FAST APPROACHING, AND UNDER THESE REQUIREMENTS, ALL PERSONNEL ACCESSING FORT MCCOY CANTONMENT AREA (PERMIT SALES OFFICE) WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) OR OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION COMPLIANT WITH REAL ID REQUIREMENTS.
IF COMING TO FORT MCCOY PERMIT SALES OFFICE TO PURCHASE YOUR FORT MCCOY HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING PERMITS AND YOU ARE ENTERING THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OR GATE 20 TO OBTAIN A PASS, THE REAL ID ACT ENFORCEMNT WILL TAKE EFFECT MAY 7TH.
If you would like more information on the REAL ID Act, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id, or for Wisconsin visit https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/realid.aspx.
NEWS
2025 FORT MCCOY FALL QUOTA HUNT PERMIT DRAWINGS: Fall quota hunt permit drawings will take place in August except for trapping, disability hunt, and gun-deer bonus antlerless tags. Permit availability updates will be posted here.
- Fort McCoy 9-Day Gun-Deer Permit Availability: If you missed the permit application deadline for a 9-Day Gun-Deer permit for Fort McCoy, there are a limited number of permits available on a first-come- first-served basis until all permits have been issued. Please contact the Permit Sales Office for permit availability at (502) 898-3337 or email usarmy.mccoy.id-readiness.mbx.dpw-permit-sales@army.mil.
- Bonus Antlerless Permits: The 2025 Gun-Deer and Archery Bonus Antlerless tags will be issued through a lottery draw. If drawn for a Bonus Antlerless tag, your awarded tag will be made available for purchase in your iSportsman account for a cost of $12. The archery bonus antlerless permit drawing will take place the first full week of August while the Gun-Deer bonus antlerless permit drawing will be held in October.
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.
- Jan. 17-18, 2026