Government Pier gives you a public spot to fish in Milwaukee, WI. It's inside McKinley Park. The next fishing pier is Veterans Park Lagoon in Milwaukee, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Milwaukee, WI |
| Park | McKinley Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Government Pier is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Government Pier itself.
We don't have fee information for Government Pier, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes, unless you qualify for an exemption. Buy a Wisconsin license online before fishing at Government Pier.
McKinley Park Boat Ramp in Milwaukee (under 1 mile), Veterans Park Lagoon in Milwaukee (under 1 mile) and Kiwanis Landing in Milwaukee (1 mile).
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