Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener
May 3rd & 4th, 2024
The Northwest Wisconsin ITBEC Tourism Committee (Travel Northwest Wisconsin) is thrilled to announce the Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener! NW-ITBEC is a 12-county group dedicated to marketing Northwest Wisconsin. The event will rotate around the region each year to showcase the incredible natural resources that the region offers. NW ITBEC will invite dignitaries and media to celebrate the opener, while also focusing on inspiring the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts to learn all about fishing.
Family Fishing Day
Travel Northwest Wisconsin is proud to present the Family Fishing Day as a part of the Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener being held in Burnett County on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. The focus of this event is to inspire the next generation to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Families are welcome to come out to enjoy a fun day full of family entertainment, including "learn to fish" casting lessons, the DNR Fishmobile, minnow races, s'mores station, face painting, food vendors and more!
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 4th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location:
Burnett County - Crooked Lake Park, Siren
Thank you to the sponsors who make the 2024 event possible:
Discover Wisconsin
Enbridge
Indianhead Foodservice Distributor
Molson Coors
Travel Northwest Wisconsin
Xcel Energy
WALLEYE SPONSORS:
Boone Docks Marine | Burnett County Whitetails Unlimited
James Netz Photography
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
Tavern League of Burnett County | WI Counties Assoc.
Yellow Lakes & Rivers Assoc.
BLUEGILL SPONSORS:
Burnett Dairy Cooperative | Siren Chamber/Siren Tourism
Siren Lions | St. Croix Rod
The Rec | Tracker Marine Boat Center
Village of Siren | Webster Lions
MINNOW SPONSORS:
Bremer Bank | Caring Hearts Thriftshop
Danbury/Webster Chambers of Commerce
DSG Outerwear | Gandy Dancer Saloon
Log Cabin Store & Eatery | Northwoods Lumber
Pour House | St. Croix Health - Webster Clinic
Tranquility Trails | Village of Webster
Voyager Village | Wayne's Foods Plus
Wild Water American Legion | Wild Bill's Sporting Goods
Yellow Lake Properties LLC
BOBBER SPONSORS:
Burnett Area Arts
Burnett County Development Assoc.
FRIENDS OF FISHING SPONSORS:
Bump's Lakeside Bar
Crosshatch Coffee Company
Village of Grantsburg
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Event
The Wisconsin Governors Fishing Opener exists to raise awareness of the fishing and tourism industries in the State of Wisconsin. The event brings Wisconsin dignitaries to the area, including the Governor and Cabinet Secretaries from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. A main goal of the event is to obtain significant media coverage highlighting the host community and Wisconsin’s fishing and tourism industries. It also provides a fun, outdoor-focused community event. One of the significant updates to the event in 2022 was to create a family-focused event on Saturday to inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
About the Host Destination
Burnett County is located in Northwest Wisconsin. Communities include Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Danbury, Webb Lake and Hertel. More information on Burnett County can be found on their website.