Permit Applications

DATCP Fish Farm Registration Application - Thirty-one page pdf document that allows you to print and submit an application to the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Being registered as a fish farm allows you (and others) to:

          1. Fish in the pond(s) without a license
          2. Stock fish without a DNR permit
          3. Fish in the pond(s) without having to observe season, size or bag limits

Please note that a WDNR permit and WPDES coverage is required for aquatic herbicide/algaecide use if a pond isn't completely contained on the property.  The fee is $37.50 annually and must be renewed each year.  Applicants MUST also fill out and submit the Livestock Premises Application below.

Livestock Premises Application and Instructions - Link to DATCP site to fill out document that must accompany the DATCP Fish Farm license application.  This is a free permit that is renewed annually.

WDNR Fish Stocking Application - Online fish stocking application intended for ponds NOT registered as a DATCP Fish Farm.  This is a free permit but must be accompanied by DATCP Fish Health Certificates from fish supplier.

WDNR Aquatic Plant Control Application and Permit/WPDES Pesticide Pollutant Permit Application - Four page pdf document allowing treatment of a water body.  In the state of Wisconsin, all water must be permitted before treatment may begin.  If the water to be treated leaves the property, individual WPDES coverage must also be obtained (unless owner is working with an applicator that has statewide WPDES coverage).  Cost of the permit is $20 and needs to be renewed annually.  Public lakes and ponds with multiple owners need to add $25/acre to general permit fee.

WDNR Large-Scale Aquatic Plant Treatment Worksheet - Two page pdf document that must accompany the WDNR Aquatic Plant Control Application and Permit if waterbody is public and treatment will exceed 10 acres in size.  There is no charge for this additional worksheet.

WDNR Herbicide Treatment Record - Two page pdf document that must be submitted to WDNR no later than 30 days after each lake/pond treatment.

WDNR Mechanical/Manual Aquatic Plant Control Permit - Four page pdf document allowing mechanical or manual removal of plants in a public water body beyond the 30 feet allowed under s. NR 109.06 (2a).  There is a $30 permit fee for a single riparian owner.

Wisconsin Pesticide Pollutant Discharge Permits - Also called WPDES permits, this is the link to the WDNR who now issues this coverage for treatments on Wisconsin waterbodies.  WPDES coverage is needed if the water cannot be contained on the property.  Lake and Pond Solutions Co. has secured statewide WPDES coverage eliminating the need for individual coverage.