Use the exact waterbody and current rule period
A city name or nearby lake is not enough when special rules apply. Regulation results should identify the jurisdiction and waterbody, show effective dates, link to the source, and state when the information was last verified.
When the location or regulation match is uncertain, the app stops and asks for confirmation. It does not silently guess the fish, waterbody, or legal status.
Guidance that keeps official decisions with the DNR
Wake and Lake assists with fishing compliance but does not replace the current Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations, posted notices, emergency changes, or an enforcement decision. Confirm the current official rule before keeping fish.
- Waterbody and jurisdiction identification
- Species, season, size, and bag-limit context
- Effective dates and source links
- Last verification time
- Clear unavailable and low-confidence states
