Governor's Fishing Opener was held on Rice Lake in Barron County. Gov. Tony Evers caught a northern pike, largemouth bass and several bluegills.

A 35-year-old homeless man who charged with grabbing at a police officer’s sidearm during a struggle at a Rice Lake fast-food ...

DNR fisheries director Justine Hasz displays a muskellunge caught and temporarily held in a tank at Rice Lake as part of ...

It's a beautiful weekend for fishing. In Rice Lake the Governor's Fishing Opener kicked off the Wisconsin season Saturday.

Rice Lake was the site of the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener. Activites were held May 2 and 3 in and on Rice Lake.

followed by a Shoreline Breakfast and Family Fishing Day tomorrow in Rice Lake. The 59th annual event, organized by Travel Northwest Wisconsin, celebrates Wisconsin’s fishing heritage and ...

From a devastating tornado that ripped through a mobile home park north of Chetek to the shocking death of two people and the kidnapping of their daughter, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald has ...

Those whose summer highlight is browsing through local farmers markets will be pleased to know that in addition to the ...

DNR fisheries director Justine Hasz displays a muskellunge caught and temporarily held in a tank at Rice Lake as part of educational activities at the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener. Drone view of ...

Every year since 1966, Wisconsin’s governor has traveled to northwest Wisconsin for the state fishing opener. This year, it ...