Aquaculture Permits
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic Plant Control
- Dams
- Diversion of Water
- Fish Stocking
- High Capacity Wells
- Importation of Fish
- Natural Water Body
- Ponds
- Private Fishing Preserve
- Wastewater Discharge (WPDES)
Related Sites
- Aquatic Plant Mgmt. and Protection
- Cooperative Environmental Assistance
- Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [exit DNR]
- WI Statutes and Codes [exit DNR]
Environmental Permits for Aquaculture - Importation of Fish
A permit from the Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) is required to import fish and fish eggs into Wisconsin, under Section 95.60, Wisconsin Statutes. In addition, a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is required to import non-native species of fish or fish eggs, under Section 29.735, Wisconsin Statutes.
No person may bring into this state any fish or fish eggs, of a species that is non-native to this state, for the purpose of introduction into the waters of the state:
- for use as bait, or
- for rearing in a fish farm
without having a permit issued by the DNR.
Note: The information provided on this web page is for general orientation purposes only. Do not rely solely on the information provided on these Web pages. For more information, please contact your local DNR Fish Farm Environmental Permits Coordinator.
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