So I want to come up and pull some crankbaits. Am I understanding the regs correctly that I can only use the big motor to troll and not the trolling motor? Planned on hitting Petenwell but not if I can't use my trolling motor to troll.
Thanks
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So I want to come up and pull some crankbaits. Am I understanding the regs correctly that I can only use the big motor to troll and not the trolling motor? Planned on hitting Petenwell but not if I can't use my trolling motor to troll.
Thanks
I believe you can. Check the specific water rules bit the general rule define here Your fishing questions answered | Fishing Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR.
- I am interested in fishing via motor trolling in Wisconsin's waters. What exactly counts as motor trolling, and where am I allowed to do it?As described by the Wisconsin Administrative Code, motor trolling describes the process of fishing by trailing any lure, bait or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by a means other than drifting or rowing. Anglers are permitted to fish via motor trolling on selected Wisconsin waters only.
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TROLLING DEFINED
According to NR 20.03(40) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, "troll" or "trolling" means fishing by trailing any lure, bait or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by a means other than drifting, pedaling, paddling, or rowing. Casting and immediate retrieval of bait, lure, or similar device while the motor is running (or “position fishing”) are not considered trolling.
Motor trolling | Fishing Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR
Hope this helps…Buckeye