What to bring

 Lunch  ~  Raingear  ~  Sunglasses  ~   Camera  ~  Warm Clothing  ~  Extra dry clothing

Cooler for fish  ~  Valid Wisconsin Fishing License

Checklists are a good habit to get into when you prepare for an outing. Print this one out, make your own additions.
A current license
Hats, sunglasses, bandannas, sunscreen and other such solar protection
A small knapsack or backpack to hold gear
Two coolers; one for beverages, one for fish
Lots of liquids (water, soda, sports drink) (Alcoholic beverages permitted)
Fingernail clippers, on a string around your neck
The strongest bug repellent you can tolerate
A plastic bag for trash
Pain Reliever
Extra clothing and rain gear
Cold Weather footwear and comfortable shoes
A small fixed-blade knife and a pair of pliers