Our Mission: The Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association is committed to the education, conservation, and management of our natural resources while building an understanding of our aquatic ecosystems and sciences. Our primary goals are to get students involved in the outdoors and to become future ambassadors of our sport through the foundation of spirited competition.
2022-2023 WIFA FISHING EVENTS
Dates & Events Subject to Change Due to Conditions/Etc Please Check Back Frequently & WIFA Facebook Page for Updates October 2022 - February 2023
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LATEST WIFA NEWS
WIFA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO SHAWANO LAKE IN NE WISCONSIN
The WIFA High School State Ice Fishing Championship is returning to beautiful Shawano Lake in northeastern Wisconsin for the 2023 event! The diverse fishery will offer student anglers a chance to chase a variety of species and challenge them to utilize multiple tactics and techniques to put fish on the ice!
The State Championship will once again be utilizing the FishDonkey App, which allows for a catch-photo-release process that helps protect the fishery for future years to come!
Shawano Lake was home to the 2016 WIFA State Championship, which was won by Wisconsin Rapids HS, narrowly holding off second place New Richmond.
The 2023 Championship figures to be as highly contested as ever, with lots of area teams holding local knowledge of the system, but also so many great teams coming in from all over the state to pre-fish and learn Shawano Lake. We can't wait to see how this Championship shakes out!
The State Championship will once again be utilizing the FishDonkey App, which allows for a catch-photo-release process that helps protect the fishery for future years to come!
Shawano Lake was home to the 2016 WIFA State Championship, which was won by Wisconsin Rapids HS, narrowly holding off second place New Richmond.
The 2023 Championship figures to be as highly contested as ever, with lots of area teams holding local knowledge of the system, but also so many great teams coming in from all over the state to pre-fish and learn Shawano Lake. We can't wait to see how this Championship shakes out!
NEW RICHMOND HS FISHING TEAM VISITS SPONSORS, ST PAUL ICE SHOW
The New Richmond High School Fishing Team took a trip just across the border to Minnesota the first weekend of December to the largest gathering of ice fishing geeks in the United States --- the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show! New Richmond team members stopped to visit, shop, and show appreciation to many of our WIFA organization sponsors as well as worked to develop relationships and connections with new companies! If you are looking for a unique event to jump-start your ice fishing season, try traveling to the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show with your team next year!
The New Richmond High School Fishing Team took a trip just across the border to Minnesota the first weekend of December to the largest gathering of ice fishing geeks in the United States --- the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show! New Richmond team members stopped to visit, shop, and show appreciation to many of our WIFA organization sponsors as well as worked to develop relationships and connections with new companies! If you are looking for a unique event to jump-start your ice fishing season, try traveling to the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show with your team next year!
2023 WIFA MASTER ANGLER CONTEST BRINGS OUR FIERCE COMPETITION
Master Angler Leaderboard
See Master Angler page or click HERE for directions on how to sign up and compete!
HEMME/PAPESH BATTLE AS FRIENDS FOR THE 2022 MASTER ANGLER TITLE Click to Read
CONFESSIONS OF A MASTER ANGLER MOM
"It was worth every Minute." Click to Read
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP FUND TOURNAMENTS, PROJECTS
Does your team strive to embark on a project to promote fishing in the community, complete a habitat or conservation project, or maybe host a tournament in 2022-2023? If so, you can receive funds from WIFA to help assist your project. Click on the WIFA Grant Application below and fill it out! The WIFA Board of Directors will review and award deserving grants during their monthly meetings!
WIFA GRANT APPLICATION
Does your team strive to embark on a project to promote fishing in the community, complete a habitat or conservation project, or maybe host a tournament in 2022-2023? If so, you can receive funds from WIFA to help assist your project. Click on the WIFA Grant Application below and fill it out! The WIFA Board of Directors will review and award deserving grants during their monthly meetings!
WIFA GRANT APPLICATION
2023 WIFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1st
WIFA is proud to announce that we are giving out up to $10,000 in scholarships to graduating 2023 HS Seniors from fishing teams across the state! Yes, that's right, 10,000 dollars!
If you are a graduating senior that has put forth strong dedication to your HS fishing team, volunteered out in your community, demonstrated a commitment to conservation and had great participation within your team and WIFA --- you should apply!
2023 WIFA SCHOLARSHIP FORM
WIFA is proud to announce that we are giving out up to $10,000 in scholarships to graduating 2023 HS Seniors from fishing teams across the state! Yes, that's right, 10,000 dollars!
If you are a graduating senior that has put forth strong dedication to your HS fishing team, volunteered out in your community, demonstrated a commitment to conservation and had great participation within your team and WIFA --- you should apply!
2023 WIFA SCHOLARSHIP FORM
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