Wisconsin Fishing Expo

Wisconsin Fishing Expo The official page for the Wisconsin Fishing Expo. Join us, the last weekend in February, in Madison! 2027 dates: Friday, 2/26, Saturday 2/27, Sunday, 2/28.

Be aware: Dane County parking ($10/vehicle) & concessions are CASHLESS as of Nov. '24... The Wisconsin Fishing Expo was “spawned” from The Madison Fishing Expo, the largest consumer fishing show in the Midwest, which began over 35 years ago. Each year, 20,000 attendees pack the Alliant Energy Center Exposition Hall, in Madison, Wisconsin to enjoy this annual fishing tradition. The Expo is, itself,

an annual event that helps promote the sport of fishing to enthusiasts of all ages. Today, more than ever, it is important to understand that a fishing rod is a tool that will inspire wholesome family memories in a way that video games or smart phones can’t touch. And, while you will find hundreds of exhibits – including hard to find lures, leading brands in the industry, great deals on boats, and fishing trips of a lifetime- attendees will also have the chance to enjoy one-on-one time with members of the leading nonprofit fishing clubs from across the state, each one eager to help attendees improve their fishing skills for a lifetime. The Wisconsin Fishing Expo experience doesn’t just offer products and services, but an avenue to make fishing a lifetime hobby that will help families stick together. In fact, portions of the proceeds from the show even help fund projects that make fishing better right here in the State of Wisconsin.

Who doesn't like a little crappie strategy-talk? 🎣 Check this out, courtesy of Target Crappie
06/06/2026

Who doesn't like a little crappie strategy-talk? 🎣 Check this out, courtesy of Target Crappie

Ok, here we go, the Realtree Friday night fish recipe you didn't even know you needed, as seen in Target Crappie! 🍂😎🎣
06/05/2026

Ok, here we go, the Realtree Friday night fish recipe you didn't even know you needed, as seen in Target Crappie! 🍂😎🎣

Spring is the time for big slab crappie, and this is a nice alternative to standard frying methods

Are you available to help out the Capital City Chapter of Muskies Inc. crew as a boater for their youth musky event on J...
06/04/2026

Are you available to help out the Capital City Chapter of Muskies Inc. crew as a boater for their youth musky event on June 20th? See below...

We are looking for a few volunteers who would be able to take 1 or 2 young anglers out for the Youth Musky Tournament on June 20. The tournament is 7am to noon. We have a number of anglers who need to get on the water. If you have a fishing boat and the time please contact Robbie Hron. [email protected]

06/04/2026

You may have met Paul "Coot" Williams of Coots Lures at the HT Enterprises Inc booth in February, or from his seminar sessions last December at Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo, but what do you think of his "bug juice"? 🤔🦟🎣

06/03/2026

Your Hump Day update, courtesy of Musky Insider... 🤔😁 🎣

Here's a little Tuesday tech-talk, just right for early June, as seen in Target Crappie: Add suction to your slip corks....
06/02/2026

Here's a little Tuesday tech-talk, just right for early June, as seen in Target Crappie:

Add suction to your slip corks...🎣
..when you're trying to get your line through. Here's a quick tip from Caleb Wistad of that might save you from pulling a little hair out next time 😅:

> "When you're threading a bobber, especially with braid, it can be really difficult to get that line through [the hole].

> "[When you put your line through] and it won't come out the other side, especially with wet braid – put your mouth on it, give it a little suction [with your mouth], and it'll pull right through."

Seems simple, but I saw that and was like, Dang he's right! I know that's going to save me a bunch of headaches on my next slip-corking guide trip!

05/31/2026

Here's Josh from Crappie Junction givin' you the throw-back boot! 🛥👢

Saturday vibe... 😎🎣😂
05/30/2026

Saturday vibe... 😎🎣😂

Outdoor Life says "yes" to Largemouth Bass for Friday night fish, what say you?
05/29/2026

Outdoor Life says "yes" to Largemouth Bass for Friday night fish, what say you?

Plenty of folks argue that largemouth bass taste like mud. But they’re not prepping their fish properly: https://trib.al/kkU1klP

Hey! Check out what our friends at UW-Whitewater Fishing Team have coming up! (ps: its not Minnow Races, that's a Febr...
05/28/2026

Hey! Check out what our friends at UW-Whitewater Fishing Team have coming up! (ps: its not Minnow Races, that's a February thing... 🤣)

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1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
53713

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12626447940

Website

https://bastdurbin.com/

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