Wisconsin’s Noodling Revolution | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Noodling—fishing with your bare hands for catfish—is finally legal in Wisconsin, thanks to pediatrician and noodling evangelist Nick Anderson, who took the risky, adrenaline-fueled tradition from Texas and brought it home. With a season running June to August and strict rules (no scuba gear, only catfish and bullheads), Anderson’s “Yankee Noodling” platform is turning Wisconsin into a hotspot for this primal sport. He’s already smashed records, landing a 55-pound flathead last year, and even took a reporter on a wild, bite-filled adventure. It’s not for the faint of heart—but for Anderson…