An import permit is required:
- If the fish or fish eggs originate from the wild and are to be delivered to a registered fish farm.
- If the fish or fish eggs originate from any source out of state and are to be released into a body of water that is not registered as a fish farm (e.g., private pond or waters of the state).
Not required:
- If the fish or fish eggs originate from another fish farm from out of state and are to be delivered to a registered fish farm.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has administrative rules regarding importation of non-native species of fish. Some non-native fish include: Arctic char, Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, pink salmon, redear sunfish, tiger trout and tilapia. Stocking fish into waters of the state require a WDNR Fish Stocking Permit.