Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 20.20
In this section, subs. (1) through (72) list waters or portions of waters by county and specify authorized methods, open seasons, daily bag limits and size restrictions for the taking of fish that are exceptions to the general rules specified in sub. (73). Daily bag limits identified in this section are individual water limits that apply to the waters or portions of waters specified and may be combined with other waters or portions of waters, but no person may exceed the total daily bag limit in s. NR 20.18 unless authorized by s. NR 20.35 or for a specific water listed in s. NR 20.20, 21.04, 22.04 or 23.05 (5). For the purposes of this section, "open water" means all water conditions that prevent a person from using ice as a platform for fishing.
COUNTYAND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUMLENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(1) ADAMS (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Wisconsin river from the dam in Wisconsin Dells upstream, including all flowages and tributaries upstream to first dam or highway bridge | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Mason lake, Amey pond, Parker lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Jordan lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Wisconsin river including its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Amey pond, Mason lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
3. Parker lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Arrowhead lake, Camelot lake, Lake Sherwood | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Parker lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Crooked lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Fairbanks creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. Fordham creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
3. Lawrence creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
4. Neenah creek | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
5. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 |
(2) ASHLAND (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superior, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Day lake, East Twin lake, Lake Three, Little Clam lake, Mineral lake, Spillerburg lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Beaver lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. East Fork Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flowages flowing into the Chippewa river upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, including Pelican lake, and North Fork Flambeau river including sloughs, bayous and flowages flowing into the Flambeau river upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Day lake, East Twin lake, English lake, Mineral lake, Potter lake, Spider-Moquah chain of lakes (Spider lake and Moquah lake combined), Spil-lerburg lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Tributaries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Lake Galilee | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on tributaries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
2. Bad river upstream to Copper falls | a. Hook and line, by hand b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only c. Spearing sunset to sunrise for burbot only | Continuous April 1 to May 25 December 15 to January 31 | None None None | None None None | |
3. Portions of the Chippewa river and White river that are not trout streams | a. Hook and line, by hand b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only | Continuous April 1 to May 25 | None None | None None | |
4. All other tributaries to Lake Superior | a. Hook and line, by hand b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | Continuous April 1 to May 25 | None None | None None | |
5. All other waters and portions of waters not listed | a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Bad river downstream from Devil's Gate (Copper Falls), Brunsweiller river downstream from state highway 13, Marengo river downstream from state highway 13, Potato river, White river downstream from White River dam | a. Hook and line | Last Saturday in March to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 |
2. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed in subd. 1. (intro.) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
3. Marengo river upstream from state highway 13 to County Line road (Ashland-Bayfield county line) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Spider-Moquah chain (Spider lake and Moquah lake combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Butternut lake (on Price County border), Mineral lake, Spillerberg lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
3. All tributaries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 but only 1 may be longer than 20 | |
4. North Fork Flambeau river from Upper Park Falls Flowage dam in Price County upstream to the Turtle-Flambeau flowage in Iron County and its tributaries upstream to the first lake, dam, or fish refuge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(3) BARRON (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Big Dummy lake, Little Dummy lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18 | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Bear lake, Horseshoe lake (T36N, R14E, S3, 115 ac.), Lower Turtle lake, Upper Turtle lakes; All lakes and flowages partially within Burnett or Washburn counties, excluding Red Cedar lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Muskellunge | 1. Rice lake, Stump lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Prairie lake, Chetek lake, Poke-gama lake, Mud lake, Ten Mile lake, Staples lake, Bass lake (T33N R10W S34), Horseshoe lake (T34N R14W S7), Big Dummy lake, Little Dummy lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Beaver Dam lake | a. Hook and line, dip netting, spearing, by hand at any time for smelt only | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Seining at any time for smelt. Seines may not be more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth | Continuous | None | None | ||
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and | 1. Beaver Dam lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in | 1 in total | 18 |
salmon | 2. Brill river | a. Hook and line | May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
3. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Beaver Dam lake, Bear lake (on Washburn County border), Horseshoe lake (T36N, R14E, S3, 115 ac.), Lower Turtle lake, Upper Turtle lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Loon lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
(4) BAYFIELD (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superior, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. Inch lake | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | 0 | -- |
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Namekagon river downstream from Namekagon lake including flowages, Totagatic river downstream from Totagatic lake including flowages | a. None | No open season | -- | -- |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Cable lake and Wiley lake combined | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Pigeon lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Atkins lake, Diamond lake, Lake Owen, Lower Eau Claire lake, Middle Eau Claire lake, Namekagon (including Jackson and Garden), Upper Eau Claire lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 of which only 1 may be a smallmouth bass | None for largemouth bass and 18 inches for smallmouth bass | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskellunge | 1. Jackson lake, Namekagon lake (including Garden lake) | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Diamond lake, all tributaries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(f) Panfish | 1. Bladder lake, Sawdust lakes, Middle Eau Claire lake, Bony lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(g) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on tributaries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
2. Fish Creek slough downstream from the junction of North and South Fish creeks | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
c. Spearing with bow and arrow or crossbow only | Saturday nearest May 20 to July 1 | None | None | ||
d. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
3. All other tributaries to Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
c. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
4. All other waters or portions of waters not listed | a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
(h) Trout and salmon | 1. Bono creek, Boyd creek, Onion river downstream from Lake Superior District Power Company power line (T49N R4W S6), Pikes creek downstream from the Red dam, Pine creek downstream from its confluence with Little Pine creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 |
1m. Cranberry river, East Fork Cranberry river downstream from Lenawee road, Flag river downstream from its confluence with East Fork Flag river, Iron river and all its tributaries downstream from the sea lamprey barrier at the former site of the Orienta dam, North Fish creek downstream from its confluence with Pine creek (T47N R6W S13), Sioux river downstream from the Big Rock Falls pool (T49N R4W S19), Siskiwit river downstream from the second bridge from its mouth | a. Hook and line | Last Saturday in March to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
1r. Bark river and all its tributaries, Whittlesey creek and all its tributaries downstream from Town Hall road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to November 15 | 55 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout, all brook trout caught shall be immediately released | Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
2. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed in subd. 1. (intro.), 1m. (intro.), or 1r. (intro.), including the Little Sioux river downstream from falls in NE1/4 of the NE1/4, S13, T49N, R5W | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
3. Cap creek, Schultz springs | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | - | |
4. Iron river upstream from the sea lamprey barrier at the former site of the Orienta dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. Long lake branch of the White river downstream from Taylor Lane to the confluence with the White River, White river downstream from Pikes bridge to White River dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 | |
6. White river upstream from Pikes bridge, White river (East Fork), White river (South Fork and springs), White river (West Fork) and White river unnamed tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
7. Namekagon river | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 14 | |
9. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Bony lake, Middle Eau Claire lake, Pike Lake chain (includes Buskey Bay lake, Millicent lake, Hart lake, Twin Bear lake, Eagle lake, Flynn lake and McCarry lake combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
2. All tributaries to Lake Superior and their connected sloughs | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 15 but only 1 may be longer than 20 | |
3. Lake Owen, Lower Eau Claire lake, Upper Eau Claire lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
4. Namekagon lake (including Garden lake) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(5) BROWN (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries not specified in this subsection, see sub. (73)). | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Manger lagoon, city of Green Bay | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
2. Unnamed pond (44.61710° N, 88.06849° W), village of Suamico | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to, but not including, the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish | None | |
(b) Catfish | 1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 | None |
b. Set or bank pole and setline | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
c. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
d. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Lilly lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskellunge | 1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial Day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(f) Panfish | 1. Lilly lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 | None |
(g) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
c. Set or bank pole and setline | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(h) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35 |
(6) BUFFALO (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Buffalo river from the state highway 37 bridge and the Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, Set or bank pole | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | None |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Buffalo river from the state highway 37 bridge and the Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Set or bank pole | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | ||
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Bear creek and all its tributaries (including Newton Valley creek and Creek 5-9) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(7) BURNETT (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Yellow lake, Little Yellow lake, Danbury flowage, Yellow river from Yellow lake downstream to the Danbury dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
2. St. Croix river | a. Hook and line | June 16 to March 1 | 0, catch and release only | -- | |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. All waters not listed in this paragraph that are north of a line following state highway 77, including all lakes and flowages north of that line | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass 5 in total | None for largemouth bass only None |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Webb lake and all other waters not listed in this paragraph that are south of a line following state highway 77, including all lakes and flowages south of that line | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | ||||
3. Namekagon river, St. Croix river, Totagatic river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None 14 for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(bm) Muskel-lunge | 1. Namekagon river from the Trego dam to the confluence with the St. Croix river | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Dunham lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(e) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | 1. Big McKenzie lake (on Washburn County border), Middle McKenzie lake (on Washburn County border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(8) CALUMET (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Winnebago lake | a. Hook and line, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time within 500 feet of shore | April 25 to May 31 | None | None | ||
d. Set or bank pole and setline | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago System waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(b) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(9) CHIPPEWA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river including Holcombe flowage, Cornell flowage, Old Abe lake, Jump river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Long lake (T32N R8W) including Herde and Dark lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total but only 1 may be smallmouth bass | None for largemouth bass, 18 for smallmouth bass |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Sand lake (on Rusk county border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Round lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Pike lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of largemouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one largemouth bass may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
5. Cornell lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Panfish | 1. Long lake (T32N R8W) including Herde and Dark lakes, Hodge lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. Elk creek and all its tributaries (including Big Elk creek, creek 35-12, creek 5-16, creek 17-11, creek 4-2, and creek 19-16) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 |
2. Duncan creek downstream of Bloomer dam to county highway B | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
3. McCann creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Chippewa river and its impoundments and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake: upstream from Dells Pond dam (including Dells Pond) in Eau Claire county to Chippewa Falls Flowage dam, upstream from Chippewa Falls Flowage dam to Lake Wissota dam, upstream from Lake Wissota dam (including Lake Wissota) to Old Abe Flowage dam in Jim Falls including Yellow river upstream to the Suetlik dam at Cadott, upstream from Old Abe Flowage dam in Jim Falls (including Old Abe Flowage) to Cornell Flowage dam, upstream from Cornell Flowage dam (including Cornell Flowage) to Lake Holcombe dam, upstream from Lake Holcombe dam (including Lake Holcombe) to the Arpin dam in Sawyer county including the Flambeau river upstream to the Thornapple flowage dam in Rusk county; Jump river and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 13 except the possession of fish from 16 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 |
2. Island chain (Chain lake, Clear lake, Island lake, McCann lake and connecting waters combined on Rusk county border), Long lake (T32N R8W including Herde lake and Dark lake combined), Sand lake (on Rusk county border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(f) Muskellunge | 1. Holcombe flowage, Lake Wissota | a. Hook and line | Saturday before Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(10) CLARK (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(c) Panfish | 1. Arbutus lake, including the Black river from Arbutus lake upstream to state highway 95, the East Fork of the Black river upstream to East Fork Road, and Arnolds creek upstream to Bachelors avenue | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Sherwood lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(11) COLUMBIA (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam to the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(c) Lake sturgeon | 1. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the dam in Wisconsin Dells | a. None. | No open season | - | - |
(d) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Columbia lake, Lazy lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 in total | 18 |
2. Baraboo river, Crawfish river except Lazy lake, Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of highway 33 at Portage, lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
3. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the easterly crossing of highway 33, Park lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(e) Northern pike | 1. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the dam at Wisconsin Dells | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Columbia lake, Baraboo river, Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of highway 33 at Portage, Crawfish river, lower Wisconsin river downstream from the dam at Wisconsin Dells | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
3. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the easterly crossing of highway 33, Park lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Durward's Glenn creek (Prentice creek) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout |
2. Lodi (Spring) creek downstream from county highway J | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
3. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the easterly crossing of highway 33, Park lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Columbia lake, Baraboo river, Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of highway 33 at Portage, Crawfish river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 | |
3. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the Prairie du Sac dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 minimum but the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
4. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the Prairie du Sac dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 | |
(j) Muskellunge | 1. Wisconsin river including Lake Wisconsin | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(12) CRAWFORD (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Kickapoo river from 200 feet below the Gays Mills dam downstream to the Wisconsin river, Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Kickapoo river from 200 feet below the Gays Mills dam downstream to the Wisconsin river, Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Halls branch, Plum creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only |
2. Hoover creek, Unnamed creek 36-14 (T9N R3W S36) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. Knapp creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
3m. Plum run downstream from county highway U | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 |
(13) DANE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Token Creek ponds, Syene ponds | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam to the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Koshkonong lake, lower Wisconsin river, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek downstream from county highway B | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Fish lake, Mud lake (sec 3&4, T9N, R7E), Lake Wingra | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskellunge | 1. Wingra lake, Monona lake, Waubesa lake, Upper Mud lake, Yahara river from Tenney locks downstream to Babcock dam, Nine Springs creek, Swan creek, Wingra creek, Starkweather creek, Wisconsin river downstream to the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Koshkonong lake, lower Wisconsin river, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek downstream from county highway B | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Mendota lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 40 | |
(em) Panfish | 1. Mendota lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the railroad bridge in Sauk City | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Black Earth creek from U.S. highway 14 on the east side of the city of Mazomanie upstream to South Valley road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 |
1m. Mount Vernon creek from county highway U downstream to state highway 92 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Koshkonong lake and its tributaries upstream to the first dam, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek downstream from county highway B | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 | |
3. Mendota lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(14) DODGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock river, Horicon marsh, Crawfish river, Beaver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubicon river, Waterloo (Maunesha) creek, Wildcat river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Fox lake and its tributaries and connected open waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday before the first Saturday in May | 1 in total 0 | 18 None | |
(b) Northern pike | 1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock river, Horicon marsh, Crawfish river, Beaver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubicon river, Waterloo (Maunesha) creek, Wildcat river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Fox lake and its tributaries and connected open waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 32 | |
3. Emily lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None but the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(d) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock river, Horicon marsh, Crawfish river, Beaver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubi- con river, Waterloo (Maunesha) creek, Wildcat river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Fox lake and its tributaries and connected open waters, Beaver Dam lake and its tributaries, Beaver creek, Mill creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Emily lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(15) DOOR (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay, Lake Michigan and their tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters except Green Bay, Lake Michigan and their tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Green Bay, Lake Michigan and their tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(d) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | 1. Kangaroo lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Clark lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(16) DOUGLAS (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superior, see sub. (73)). Note: Allouez bay, Little Pokegama bay, Kimballs bay and Pokegama bay are considered part of the St. Louis river, a Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary water. See ch. NR 21. The Nemadji river is an inland water that is contiguous with these Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters but is regulated under this subsection. | |||||
(a) All species | 1. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2 | a. Hook and line fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise on the Brule river from the last Saturday in March to the day before the first Saturday in May and from October 1 to November 15 | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) |
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. St. Croix river and its flowages including Upper St. Croix lake upstream from the dam at Gordon flowage, Totagatic river and its flowages | a. None | No open season | - | - |
2. St. Croix river and its flowages downstream from the dam at Gordon flowage | a. Hook and line | June 16 to March 1 | 0, catch and release only | - | |
3. Nemadji river | a. Hook and line | June 16 to April 14 | 0, catch and release only | - | |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Nemadji river | a. Hook and line | Saturday preceding Memorial day to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to the Friday preceding Memorial day | 5 in total 0 | 12 None |
2. All lakes and flowages partially within Burnett and Washburn counties, Lower Eau Claire lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass 5 in total | None for largemouth bass only None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to the Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Bond lake, Lower Eau Claire lake, Upper St. Croix lake, Whitefish lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday the preceding third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass 5 of which only 1 may be a smallmouth bass | None for largemouth bass and 18 inches for smallmouth bass None for largemouth bass and 18 inches for smallmouth bass | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to the Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskellunge | 1. Nemadji river | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 None |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Nemadji river | a. Hook and line | Saturday 2 weeks prior to the Saturday nearest Memorial day to March 1 | 2 | 2 |
2. Tributaries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
3. Bond lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on tributaries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
2. Amnicon river, Nemadji river | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
c. Spearing sunset to sunrise only for burbot | December 15 to January 31 | None | None | ||
3. All other tributaries to Lake Superior | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
4. Black river from its mouth on the Nemadji river upstream to the first railroad bridge (Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault St. Marie) | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing sunset to sunrise only for burbot | December 15 to January 31 | None | None | ||
5. All other waters or portions of waters not listed except Lake Superior | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Amnicon river downstream from Amnicon falls, Black river downstream from Big Manitou falls, Middle river downstream from U.S. highway 2, Nemadji river downstream from Great Northern Railroad bridge (T47N R14W S4), Poplar river downstream from U.S. highway 2, St. Louis river downstream from the Wisconsin-Minnesota state line | a. Hook and line | Last Saturday in March to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout | Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8 |
2. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2 | a. Hook and line. Fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise on the Brule river from the last Saturday in March to the day before the first Saturday in May and from October 1 to November 15 | Last Saturday in March to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout | Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8 | |
3. Brule river from county highway S downstream to county highway B | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30 | 3 in total but only 2 may be brown trout and only 1 may be rainbow trout | Brook trout 10, brown trout 15, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
4. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout | Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26 | |
5. All other waters not listed except Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Nemadji river | a. Hook and line | Saturday 2 weeks prior to the Saturday nearest Memorial day to March 1 | 2 in total | 15 |
2. Tributaries to Lake Superior and their connected sloughs upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 but only 1 may be longer than 20 | |
3. Lyman lake, Minnesuing lake, Minong flowage including Cranberry lake and upstream to the confluence of Totagatic river and Bergen creek in Washburn county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None, but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
4. Amnicon lake, Lake Neba-gamon, Lower Eau Claire lake, Red lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(17) DUNN (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Chippewa river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Dunville bottoms, Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and bayous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Northern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam downstream to its confluence with the Chippewa river, Pepin county | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Dunville bottoms, Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and bayous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Northern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam downstream to its confluence with the Chippewa river, Pepin county | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(e) Panfish | 1. Menomin lake including the Red Cedar river upstream from Lake Menomin to the Cedar Falls dam, Tainter lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
2. Chippewa river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, set or bank pole, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Eau Galle river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
1m. Cady creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total for brown trout and rainbow trout, brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only, brook trout shall be immediately released | |
2. Elk creek upstream from Elk Creek Lake dam (including Big Elk creek, Creek 17-11, Creek 2-8, Creek 1-1) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
3. Elk Creek lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
4. Elk creek downstream from Elk Creek Lake dam and all its tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 | |
5. Sand creek from 10th street downstream to Red Cedar river | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Dunville bottoms, Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and bayous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Northern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam downstream to its confluence with the Chippewa river, Pepin county | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Menomin lake including the Red Cedar river upstream from Lake Menomin dam to the Cedar Falls dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(18) EAU CLAIRE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Chippewa river downstream from the dam in Eau Claire | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river including Dells pond | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Chippewa river downstream from Dells dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Half Moon Lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday before the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Northern pike | 1. Chippewa river downstream from Dells dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(e) Panfish | 1. Altoona Lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Lake Eau Claire | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Chippewa river downstream from the dam in Eau Claire | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, set or bank pole, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Bears Grass creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout |
2. Elk creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
3. Otter creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Chippewa river downstream from Dells Pond dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Chippewa river upstream from Dells Pond dam upstream to Chippewa Falls Flowage Dam in Chippewa County including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 13 except the possession of fish from 16 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
3. Eau Claire river upstream from Altoona dam (including Altoona lake) to Lake Eau Claire dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
4. Eau Claire river upstream from Lake Eau Claire dam (including Lake Eau Claire) including sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(19) FLORENCE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Halsey lake, Keyes lake, Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes), Cosgrove and Little Cosgrove lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Cisco (lake herring), whitefish, and their hybrids | 1. Keyes lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Dip netting at any time | Saturday nearest October 10 to January 15 | 3 in total | None | ||
(d) Northern pike | 1. Lake Ellwood | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 40 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Halsey lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Sea Lion lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes) | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Brule river upstream from U.S. highway 2 | a. Hook and line | No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30 | 5 in total | Brown trout 12, brook trout 8 |
2. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2 | a. Hook and line | No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30 | 5 in total | 7 | |
3. Keyes lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total | 12 | |
4. Popple river downstream from state highway 139 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. Woods creek downstream from state highway 101 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
5m. North branch Pemebonwon river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Keyes lake, Sea Lion lake, Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(20) FOND DU LAC (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Forest lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 0 | - |
2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
(b) Northern pike | 1. Forest lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0 | - |
2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
3. Kettle Moraine lake, Long lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
(c) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Winnebago lake | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. Fond du Lac river from its mouth upstream for 3 miles | a. Hook and line, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting | May 1 to March 15 | Suckers 0, other rough fish none | None | ||
4. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. Silver creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Forest lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0 | - |
2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | None | |
3. Kettle Moraine lake, Long lake, Tittle lake, Wolf lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(21) FOREST (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Cisco and whitefish | 1. Lucerne lake | a. Hook and line only | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Luna lake, McKinley lake, White Deer, Kentuck lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Trump lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Jungle lake, Lake Lucerne, Roberts lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
5. Butternut lake, Franklin lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Julia lake (T38N R11E S1) | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 |
(d) Northern pike | 2. Stevens lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Riley and Wabikon lakes combined, Kentuck lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Lucerne lake including thoroughfares and tributaries 200 feet upstream or downstream from the lake basin | a. Hook and line, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only | Directive of the regional director | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting for other rough fish | Continuous | None | None | ||
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Brule river | a. Hook and line | No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30 | 5 in total | Brown trout 12, brook trout 8 |
2. Brule creek, Brule springs, Elvoy creek, Elvoy springs (T41N R13E S20) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 10 | |
3. East Branch Lily river, Four-mile creek, Lily river, Unnamed creek 11-8, Unnamed creek 12-9, Unnamed creek 13-15 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
4. Peshtigo river, Rat river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. Lucerne lake | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 1, other trout 3 in total | Lake trout 30, other trout 8 | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Crane lake, Franklin lake, Hilbert lake (on Marinette county border), Jungle lake, Lucerne lake, Pickerel lake (on Langlade county border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Julia lake (on Oneida County border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
(22) GRANT (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. Blue river from the state highway 133 bridge downstream to the Wisconsin river, Grant river from Porters bridge on state highway 35 downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks, Platte river, from the state highway 81 bridge downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
2. Blue river from the state highway 133 bridge downstream to the Wisconsin river, Grant river from Porters bridge on state highway 35 downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks, Platte river, from the state highway 81 bridge downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Green river upstream from state highway 133, Borah creek, Crooked creek, Little Grant river from Govier road upstream to Milner road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 |
2. Big Spring Branch upstream from Pine Tree road | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only | |
3. Blue river from Biba road upstream to Snow Bottom road, Castle Rock creek from Witek road upstream to the third county highway Q bridge (T7N R1W S30 SESW), Millville creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
4. Blue river upstream from Snow Bottom road, Bronson creek downstream from Vavricka road, Doc Smith branch from Castle Rock creek upstream to 0.5 miles upstream from Everson road, Castle Rock creek and spring from the third county highway Q bridge (T7N R1W S30 SESW) upstream to Church road, Little Platte river from Waterfall road upstream to state highway 80 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
5. Grant river from county highway A upstream to county highway K | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 |
(23) GREEN (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Pecatonica river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam. | Continuous | 10 in total | None | ||
c. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
d. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | During the open season for spearing rough fish | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Pecatonica river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Pecatonica river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Pecatonica river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Pecatonica river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(24) GREEN LAKE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous for channel catfish. First Saturday in May to September 30 for flathead catfish | 25 in total but only 1 may be flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton to Wicks Landing at Fox River Drive only | a. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Maria lake, Puckaway lake, Puckyan river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Puckaway lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Fox river upstream from the dam above Princeton (excluding Puckaway lake), Maria lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Fox river downstream from first dam upstream from Princeton | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Green lake and tributaries upstream to first dam | a. Hook and line | No early catch and release season on the tributary streams upstream to the first dam. Lake trout: first Saturday in January to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 2, other trout 3 in total | Lake trout 17, other trout 14 |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river upstream from first dam above Princeton, Maria lake, Puckaway lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(25) IOWA (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39, lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Blackhawk lake, Cox Hollow lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None | |
(c) Northern pike | 2. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39, lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Cox Hollow lake, Blackhawk lake from Plank road upstream to Cave Hollow road | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Baker creek, Big Spring branch, Cave Hollow creek, Otter creek upstream from Cave Hollow road, Pompey Pillar creek upstream from county highway I, Trout creek upstream from Dry dam | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only |
2. Blue river upstream to 0.5 miles upstream of Blue River road | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
3. Gordon creek from state highway 78 upstream to Spring creek road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
5. Naverson creek, Otter creek from county highway II upstream to Plank road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
5m. Harker creek upstream of the confluence with Flint creek, Lowery creek upstream from state highway 23 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 0 for brook trout, 5 in total for brown and rainbow trout | None | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Blackhawk, Cox Hollow and Twin Valley lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39 | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 | |
3. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 | |
(26) IRON (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superior, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Evelyn lake, O'Brien lake, One Man lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Wilson lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 12 to 16 is prohibited | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 12 to 16 is prohibited | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Trude lake, Turtle-Flambeau flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Gile flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
5. McDermott lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. North Fork Flambeau river downstream from the Turtle Flambeau flowage dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Owl lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 in total | 28 |
2. Turtle-Flambeau flowage, Bear river, Flambeau river upstream of Turtle-Flambeau flowage (at Murray's Landing), Little Turtle river, Manitowish river upstream of Flambeau river to the Rest lake dam (including Benson lake, Sturgeon lake and Vance lake), Trude lake, including all sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 | |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Tributaries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Turtle-Flambeau flowage including Trude lake, Gile flowage | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | Crappie 10, other species none |
2. Pine lake, Bearskull lake, Island lake, Spider lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on tributaries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
2. All other tributaries to Lake Superior | a. Hook and line, by hand | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream for one-half mile | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Graveyard creek and its tributaries, Oronto creek and its tributaries, Parker creek | a. Hook and line | Last Saturday in March to November 15 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout | Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8 |
1m. Montreal river downstream from Superior falls | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 10 | |
2. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30 | 5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout | Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8 | |
3. All other waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Grand Portage lake, Mercer lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Gile flowage, Island lake (connected to Montreal river), Pine lake, West Branch Montreal river, Sherman lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
3. Tributaries to Lake Superior and their connected sloughs | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 but only 1 fish may be longer than 20 | |
4. Bear river, Flambeau river upstream of Turtle-Flambeau flowage (at Murray's Landing), Little Turtle river, Manitowish river upstream of the Flambeau river to the Rest lake dam (including Benson lake, Sturgeon lake, and Vance lake), Trude lake, Turtle-Flambeau flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 12 but only 1 fish may be longer than 15 | |
5. North Fork Flambeau river from Upper Park Falls Flowage dam in Price county upstream to the Turtle-Flambeau flowage in Iron county and its tributaries upstream to the first lake, dam, or fish refuge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(27) JACKSON (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Catfish | 1. Black river from the U.S. highway 12 bridge in the city of Black River Falls downstream | a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lake Wazee | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 14 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Black river downstream of the dam in Black River Falls including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Trempealeau river, including all flowages and tributaries, Buffalo river, including all flowages and tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
2. Black river downstream of the dam in Black River Falls including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Lake Wazee, Arbutus lake, including the Black river upstream from Arbutus lake to state highway 95, the East Fork of the Black river upstream to East Fork Road, and Arnolds creek upstream to Bachelors Ave. | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Black river from the U.S. highway 12 bridge in the city of Black River Falls downstream | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Lake Wazee | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total | 12 |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | 1. Lake Wazee | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total | 15 |
2. Black river downstream of the dam in Black River Falls including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam. | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 | |
(28) JEFFERSON (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Koshkonong lake, Bark river downstream from the dam at Hebron, Bean lake, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek, Crawfish river, Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Rock river, Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, Waterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(b) Northern pike | 1. Koshkonong lake, Bark river downstream from the dam at Hebron, Bean lake, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek, Crawfish river, Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Rock river, Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, Waterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(d) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Bean lake, Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, Waterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam, Bark river downstream of state highway 106, Rock river upstream of the lower Watertown dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Koshkonong lake and its tributaries, Bark river from its mouth upstream to the former Hebron dam at state highway 106, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek from the mouth upstream to county highway B, Crawfish river and its tributaries from the mouth upstream to and including the state highway 19 bridge, Rock river and its tributaries from the Indianford dam upstream to the lower Watertown dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 | |
3. Golden lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(29) JUNEAU (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Wisconsin river including all flowages and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Yellow river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemonweir river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Wisconsin river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Lake Petenwell is county highway G, and the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confluence of the Yellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Lake Petenwell is county highway G, and the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confluence of the Yellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Wisconsin river and its flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Lake Petenwell is county highway G, and the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confluence of the Yellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Yellow river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemonweir river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Yellow river and its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemonweir river and its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Wisconsin river and its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Lake Petenwell is county highway G, and the western boundary of the Wisconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confluence of the Yellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 |
(30) KENOSHA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Anderson park pond, Bong recreation area children's pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b), or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Fox river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Silver lake, Vern Wolf lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Northern pike | 1. Fox river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Silver lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
(d) Panfish | 1. Vern Wolf lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Paddock lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. All other waters not listed | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(31) KEWAUNEE (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan, Green Bay and their tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters except Lake Michigan, Green Bay and their tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
(b) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries, Green Bay and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(32) LA CROSSE (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Black river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshonoc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks, Black river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge upstream from Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks crossing upstream of Lake Onalaska | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshonoc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks, Black river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge upstream from Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks crossing upstream of Lake Onalaska | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Black river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Bohemian Valley creek, Mormon Coulee creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 10 in total | None |
2. Garbers Coulee | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only | |
3. Pammel creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | ||
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshonoc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks, Black river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge upstream from Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks crossing upstream of Lake Onalaska | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(33) LAFAYETTE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151 | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Yellowstone river downstream from Yellowstone lake dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Yellowstone lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total with walleye, sauger and hybrids | Minimum length limit 12, maximum length limit 15 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Yellowstone lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Yellowstone river downstream from Yellowstone lake dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(e) Rough fish | 2. Yellowstone lake | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None |
3. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151 | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Steiner creek | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | - |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Yellowstone river downstream from Yellowstone lake dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Yellowstone lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total with largemouth bass and smallmouth bass | Minimum length limit 15, maximum length limit 18 | |
(34) LANGLADE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Remington lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b), or (c), Stats., may fish | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Sawyer lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 12 to 16 is prohibited |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 12 to 16 is prohibited | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. McGee lake | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
3. Greater Bass lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Crooked lake, Pence lake, Rogers lake, Saul spring, Townline lake (T33N R10E S6) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Northern pike | 1. Post lake (upper and lower) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Big Twin lake, Dynamite lake, Long lake (T33N R10E S35), Mueller lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Meyer lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Crystal lake, Moose lake, White lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Clubhouse Spring pond, Dem-low lakes (springs, upper and lower), Drew creek, Elton Spring pond, Garski flowage, Hatton springs, Hogelee springs (No. 1 and 2), Hoglot springs, Karbergers springs, Maxwell spring, Mayking creek and flowage, McCaslin spring, McCaslin brook, Moose lake, Moose springs, Nixon springs, Oconto river (south branch), Prospect creek, Saul spring, Spring lake and creek (S17, T31N, R15E), Starks springs, Sunshine springs, Thompson lake (springs), Trout spring, Woods flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
2. Blue springs, Hunting river downstream from Fitzgerald Dam road, Plover river, Prairie river, Unnamed springs 2-1 (Polar or Pages T33N R11E S2), Unnamed springs 2-14 (T33N R11E S2), Unnamed springs 3-7 (Weix T33N R11E S3), Willow springs, Woodduck springs | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
3. Eau Claire river (east branch) from Bluebell road downstream to River road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 10 to 16 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 16 | |
4. McGee lake | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
5. Spring brook | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout | |
6. Wolf river downstream from county highway T | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | Brook trout 8, brown trout and rainbow trout maximum length limit 12 and 1 fish may be over 18 | |
b. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | October 16 to November 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | ||
7. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
8. Goto lake | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: first Saturday in January to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 2 | Lake trout 17 | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Jessie lake, Pickerel lake (on Forest county border), Rolling Stone lake, Rose lake, Sawyer lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(35) LINCOLN (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 2. The following posted urban waters: Mirror lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Bass lake, Long lake, Muskel-lunge lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Wisconsin river downstream from Kings dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the boundary of the Wisconsin and Somo rivers is the Tomahawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the Wisconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Spirit river with the Wisconsin river located one mile southeast of the Spirit river dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
3. Ament lake, Henson lake, Larson lake, Moraine lake, Tahoe lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(bm) Muskel-lunge | 1. Wisconsin river from the DuBay dam upstream to the Merrill dam and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Panfish | 1. Hilts lake, Rice Reservoir Chain (Bridge lake, Deer lake, Lake Nokomis, and Rice River Flowage combined) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Crystal lake, Echo lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Hilderbrand lake, Pesabic lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(d) Northern pike | 1. Wisconsin river downstream from Kings dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the boundary of the Wisconsin and Somo rivers is the Tomahawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the Wisconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Spirit river with the Wisconsin river located one mile southeast of the Spirit river dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Cain creek, Little Cain creek, Little Trappe river, Prospect creek, Unnamed creek 12-14 (S35 and 36, T31N, R4E) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
2. Big Rib river | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | - | |
3. King spring, Pays springs (Alta springs T33N R7E S12), Prairie river, Prairie river (north branch), Spring creek, Spring lake (springs T32N R7E S16) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. The boundary of the Wisconsin and Somo rivers is the Tomahawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the Wisconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Spirit river with the Wisconsin river located one mile south of the Spirit river dam; The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Wisconsin river and its sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge: Kings dam downstream to Pride dam (including Lake Mohawksin), Pride dam downstream to Grandmother dam, Grandmother dam downstream to Grandfather dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 |
2. Wisconsin river upstream from Kings dam to the Hat Rapids dam in Oneida county including Lake Alice and sloughs, bayous, tributaries, and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the First Sunday in March Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the posses-sion of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
3. The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Wisconsin river and its sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge: Grandfather dam downstream to Lake Alexander dam, Lake Alexander dam downstream to Merrill dam, Merrill dam downstream to the Wausau dam in Marathon county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in | 3 in total | 15 except the posses-sion of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
4. Rice Reservoir chain (including Bridge lake, Deer lake, Lake Nokomis, and Rice River flowage combined) | a. Hook and line | May to the first Sunday in March | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | ||
(36) MANITOWOC (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Silver lake, Wilke lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
Monday follow ing the first Sun- day in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Northern pike | 1. Silver lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 32 |
2. Wilke lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(c) Panfish | 1. Silver lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Harpt lake, Pigeon lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. English lake, Long lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
4. Bullhead lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Silver lake, Wilke lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(37) MARATHON (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Wisconsin river including all flowages and tributaries upstream to first dam or highway bridge | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and Peplin and Johnson creeks and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, is the southbound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Big bass lake, Mission lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
(cm) Muskel-lunge | 1. Wisconsin river from the DuBay dam upstream to the Merrill dam including Lake DuBay, Mosinee flowage, Half Moon lake, Lake Wausau, Wausau Dam lake, and their sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Big Rib river upstream to the Rib Falls dam | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Big Eau Pleine reservoir | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
2. Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and Peplin and Johnson creeks and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, is the southbound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None | |
3. Pike lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Lake Wausau | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Mud lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Pike lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
4. Big Eau Pleine Reservoir | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Eau Claire river (main branch), Spranger creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None |
2. Embarrass river (south branch), Plover river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
3. Spring brook | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Wisconsin river downstream of the Wausau dam (in Wausau) including sloughs, bayous, tributaries, and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and Peplin and Johnson creeks and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, is the southbound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 |
2. Wisconsin river upstream of the Wausau dam to the Merrill dam in Lincoln county including Wausau Dam lake in Wausau and sloughs, bayous, tributaries, and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
3. Big Eau Pleine reservoir (upstream from Dam road) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
4. Big Rib river downstream from highway 29, Johnson creek downstream from county highway X, Little Eau Claire river downstream from county highway X, Little Eau Pleine river downstream from state highway 34, Peplin creek downstream from county highway X | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
5. Big Rib river upstream from highway 29, Johnson creek upstream from county highway X, Little Eau Claire river upstream from county highway X, Little Eau Pleine river upstream from state highway 34, Peplin creek upstream from county highway X | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
(38) MARINETTE (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Peshtigo flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | 14 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Panfish | 1. Caldron Falls reservoir | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
(c) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. Peshtigo river between Johnson falls and Spring rapids | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. Peshtigo river downstream from state highway 8 in Forest county) to county highway C in Marinette county, Rat river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. Beaver creek, Beaver creek (north branch), Pike river (north branch), Walker creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. North branch Pemebonwon river, Wausaukee river from the dam in Wausaukee downstream to the confluence with the Menominee river, south branch Pike river from Brock pond downstream to the confluence with the north branch Pike river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
5. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Big Newton lake, Eagle lake, Hilbert lake (on Forest county border), Little Newton lake, Oneonta lake, Thunder lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(f) Muskellunge | 1. Caldron Falls flowage, High Falls flowage | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(39) MARQUETTE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Catfish | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous for channel catfish. First Saturday in May to September 30 for flathead catfish | 25 in total but only 1 may be flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton to Wicks Landing at Fox River Drive in Green Lake county | a. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Buffalo lake, Fox river, Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Mason lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18 | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Northern pike | 1. Buffalo lake, Fox river, Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Sharon lake, Tuttle lake, White river system waters from Neshkoro millpond upstream including Neshkoro millpond, Lower White River flowage, West Branch millpond, and Wautoma pond, including all tributaries up to the first dam or barrier impassable to fish | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
3. Mason lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
4. Wood lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Mecan river from 14th avenue downstream to Germania marsh barrier, Neenah creek (upper) upstream from state highway 82 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. Chaffee creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for rainbow trout, 8 for brown trout and brook trout | |
3. Mecan river upstream from 14th avenue, Neenah creek (lower) downstream from state highway 82, O'Keefe creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
4. Wood lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None | |
5. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Buffalo lake, Fox river, Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(40) MENOMINEE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. All waters | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(b) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(41) MILWAUKEE (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Brown Deer park pond, Dineen park pond, Estabrook park pond, Franklin High School pond, Greenfield park pond, Holler park pond, Humboldt park pond, Jackson park pond, Juneau park pond, Kosciuszko park pond, McCarty park pond, McGovern park pond, Miller park pond, Mitchell park pond, Oak Creek parkway pond from the dam upstream to Chicago avenue, Saveland park pond, Schoetz park pond, Scout Lake park pond, Sheridan park pond, Washington park pond, Wilson park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish | None |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(42) MONROE (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Black river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lemonweir river including all connecting flowages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water control structure, East Fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, South Fork Lemonweir river upstream to Tomah dam, Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Lake Tomah | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Northern pike | 1. Lemonweir river including all connecting flowages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water control structure, East Fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, South Fork Lemonweir river upstream to Tomah dam, Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Lake Tomah | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 40 | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Black river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, set or bank pole, setline, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Rullands Coulee creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 |
2. Baraboo river, Baraboo river tributary (10-9), Fox River Valley creek (9-4), Indian creek, Little Lemonweir river, Little Lemonweir river tributary (13-1), Little Lemonweir river tributary (14-1), Rocky run, Seymour creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. Little LaCrosse river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 10 in total | None | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lemonweir river including all connecting flowages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water control structure, east fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, south fork Lemonweir river upstream to Tomah dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 |
2. Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 | |
(43) OCONTO (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Kelly lake, Rost lake, Wescott lake, Wheeler lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Paya lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 for smallmouth bass, none for large-mouth bass except the possession of largemouth bass between 14 and 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. White Potato lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 for smallmouth bass, none for large-mouth bass | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Muskellunge | 1. Anderson lake, Archibald lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Caldron Falls reservoir | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Wheeler lake, Paya lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Oconto river (south branch) from Menominee county line downstream to state highway 32 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. Oconto river (south branch) upstream from Menominee county line | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. All waters not listed except Green Bay and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | Archibald lake, Bass lake (T32N R15E S9), Bear lake (including Munger lake combined), Boot lake, Chain lake, Crooked lake, John lake, Maiden lake, Reservoir pond (including Horn lake, Explosion lake, and Little Horn lake combined), Surprise lake, Townsend flowage, Waubee lake, Wheeler lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(44) ONEIDA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Bearskin lake, Crescent lake, Pelican lake, Stella lake, Burrows lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Oneida lake, North Nokomis lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 5 in total 0 | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 None | |||
3. Minocqua chain (includes Jerome lake, Kawaguesaga lake, Little Tomahawk lake, Mid lake, Minocqua lake, Mud lake, Tomahawk lake, Minocqua thoroughfare, Tomahawk thoroughfare, and connecting waters combined), Squash lake, Julia lake (T36N R08E S12 near Rhinelander), Katherine lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass 5 in total | None for largemouth bass only None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 5 in total 0 | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 None | |||
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Clear lake (T39N, R7E, S16), Pelican lake, Katherine lake, Willow flowage | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
2. Bearskin lake, Booth lake, Julia lake (T38N R11E S1), Squaw lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 | |
3. Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 40 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s NR 20.37 | |
4. Rainbow flowage, Minocqua chain (includes Jerome, Kawa-guesaga, Little Tomahawk, Mid, Minocqua, Mud, and Tomahawk lakes) | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 | |
(d) Panfish | 1. Carrol lake, Gilmore lake, Madeline lake, Moen chain (Moen, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth lakes and their connecting waters) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Indian lake, Oneida lake, Squaw lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Boom-Rhinelander chain (Bass lake, Boom lake, Lake Creek, Rhinelander flowage, and Thunder lake, combined) | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
4. Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None except only 5 or fewer bluegill and pumpkinseed in total may be longer than 7 | |
5. Bearskin lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Dorothy lake, Hawk lake, Little Bass lake (T39N R7E S15), Perch lake (T36N R7E S2) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None |
2. Mercer springs | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | None | |
3. Bearskin creek, Little Pine creek, Noisy creek, Trout creek, Woodboro springs | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
4. Big Carr | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30; other trout: First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 1, other trout 5 in total | Lake trout 30, other trout none | |
5. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Bearskin lake, Crescent lake (near Rhinelander), Diamond lake, Hasbrook lake, Julia lake (on Forest county border), Mercer lake, Oneida lake, Squaw lake (on Vilas county border), Squirrel lake, Three lakes chain (includes Big, Big Fork, Big Stone, Deer, Dog, Fourmile, Island, Laurel, Little Fork, Long, Medicine, Moccasin, Mud, Planting Ground, Rangeline, Round, Spirit, Townline, Virgin, and Whitefish lakes and all connecting waters and Eagle river downstream to the Long Lake (Burnt Rollways) dam combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None, but only 1 may be longer than 14 |
2. Bird lake, Maple lake, North Nokomis lake, Shishebogama lake (on Vilas county border), Squash lake (near Rhinelander), Stella lake, Thunder lake (T38N R10E S11), Two Sisters lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
3. Minocqua chain (Jerome lake, Kawaguesaga lake, Mid lake, Minocqua lake, Mud lake, Minocqua thoroughfare, Tomahawk thoroughfare, Little Tomahawk lake, Tomahawk lake, and connecting waters combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0, catch and release only, until April 1, 2025, when it becomes 1 in total | On April 1, 2025, the size limit becomes 18 except the possession of fish between 22 and 28 is prohibited | |
4. Rice Reservoir Chain (including Bridge lake, Deer lake, Lake Nokomis, and Rice River flowage combined), Moen chain (Moen lake, Second lake, Third lake, Fourth lake, Fifth lake and connecting waters combined), Sugar Camp chain (Dam lake, Sand lake, Echo lake, Chain lake, Stone lake (T39N R9E S32) and connecting waters combined); | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Wisconsin river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge: Otter Rapids dam (in Vilas county) downstream to Rainbow flowage, Rainbow flowage (south of Wilderness Trail in Vilas county downstream to Rainbow dam), Rainbow dam downstream to Rhinelander flowage, Boom-Rhine-lander chain (includes Rhinelander flowage from Bridge road downstream to St Regis dam, Boom lake, Bass lake, Thunder lake, and Lake Creek upstream to Forest lane), Rhinelander dam downstream to Hat Rapids flowage, Hat Rapids flowage (from upstream bank of Pelican river mouth) downstream to Hat Rapids dam, Hat Rapids dam downstream to Kings dam in Lincoln county (including Lake Alice) | |||||
5. Cranberry lake which is part of the Eagle chain on the Vilas county border (includes Catfish, Cranberry, Duck, Eagle, Lynx, Otter, Scattering Rice, Voyageur, Watersmeet including Wisconsin river from Otter Rapids dam to county highway G, Yellow birch lake, all connecting waters and Eagle river upstream to the Long Lake (Burnt Rollways) dam in Oneida county combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
6. Clear lake, Katherine lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 except the possession of fish from 22 to 28 is prohibited | |
(45) OUTAGAMIE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Appleton Memorial Park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Fox river from Appleton lock 1 downstream to the De Pere lock, Fox river from Appleton lock 1 upstream to the Neenah-Menasha dam (Winnebago county), including Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, sloughs, and backwaters, including Mud creek and Neenah slough | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Fox river from Appleton lock 1 downstream to the De Pere lock, Fox river from Appleton lock 1 upstream to the Neenah-Menasha dam (Winnebago county), including Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, sloughs, and backwaters, including Mud creek and Neenah slough | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Fox river from Appleton lock 1 downstream to the De Pere lock | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
2. Fox river from Appleton lock 1 upstream to the Neenah-Menasha dam (Winnebago county), including Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, sloughs, and backwaters, including Mud creek and Neenah slough | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Embarrass river, Shioc river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river from Appleton lock 1 downstream to the De Pere lock, Fox river from Appleton lock 1 upstream to the Neenah-Menasha dam (Winnebago county) including Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, sloughs, and backwaters, including Mud creek and Neenah slough | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35 |
(46) OZAUKEE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Harrington Beach quarry, Mequon Rotary park ponds (east and west), Pucketts pond, Scho-walter park pond, Willow Brooke park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(47) PEPIN (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(e) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, set or bank pole, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Bear creek, Plum creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
2. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(48) PIERCE (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Nugget lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 may be longer than 18 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to the Friday before the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Trout and salmon | 1. Kinnickinnic river, Kin-nickinnic river tributaries (2-16, 8-11, 8-13, 9-15a, 9-15b, 24-11, 14-15, Rocky brook, South Fork Kinnickinnic river) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 |
1m. Lake George, also described as Spring Valley flowage, on the border with St. Croix county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
1r. Pine creek, North Pine creek, Cady creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total for brown and rainbow trout, brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only, all brook trout shall be immediately released | |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
(49) POLK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Balsam lake, Big Butternut lake, Half Moon lake, Ward lake, all lakes and flowages partially within Burnett county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Deer lake, Wapogasset lake, Bear Trap lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Pipe and North Pipe lakes combined | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 5 in total, but only 1 may be smallmouth bass 0 | 18 for smallmouth bass, none for large-mouth bass None | |
(b) Muskellunge | 1. Bone lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Largon lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
2. Balsam lake, Largon lake, Long lake (T34N R17W S6, S7), Loveless lake, Horseshoe lake (T34N R15W S1, S12, S13, S14) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
(d) Panfish | 1. Cedar lake, Big Round lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 2. Balsam lake, Big Round lake, Big Butternut lake, Half Moon lake, Pipe and North Pipe lakes combined, Ward lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 | 18 |
(50) PORTAGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Stevens Point Flowage dam to Al-Tech Park spillway | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 in total | 18 |
2. Jacqueline lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 1 in total 0 | 18 None | |
3. Bass lake, Pleasant lake, portions of the Wisconsin river not listed in this paragraph, including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except that the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin River and the Little Eau Claire River, at Lake DuBay, will be defined by the southbound lane of Interstate 39 | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Wisconsin river including all flowages and tributaries upstream to first dam or highway bridge | a. None | No open season | ||
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Wisconsin river north of U.S. highway 10 and the Wisconsin river and Lake DuBay from the DuBay dam upstream to the Merrill dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except that the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, will be defined by the southbound lane of Interstate 39 | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
2. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, south of U.S. highway 10 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 | |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Little Eau Pleine flowage, Little Eau Pleine river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
2. DuBay lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None | |
3. Wisconsin river downstream from the Lake DuBay dam including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except that the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, will be defined by the southbound lane of Interstate 39 | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 | |
4. Bass lake, Pleasant lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
5. Jacqueline lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
5g. Jordan pond, Collins lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
5r. All other waters of Portage county north of U.S. highway 10 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
6. All other waters of Portage county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Emily lake, Lime lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Tomorrow (Waupaca) river (upper) upstream from Clement-son road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
2. Emmons creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
3. Waupaca (Tomorrow) river from Durant road downstream to River road in Waupaca county | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 | |
4. Waupaca (Tomorrow) river from Amherst dam upstream to Clementson road | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
5. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Bass lake, Pleasant lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except that the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Little Eau Claire river, at Lake DuBay, will be defined by the southbound lane of Interstate 39 | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
3. Little Eau Claire river, Little Eau Pleine river downstream from state highway 34 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
4. Little Eau Pleine river upstream from state highway 34, Little Eau Pleine flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
(51) PRICE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Sailor lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Riley lake, Twin lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Butternut lake, North Fork Flambeau river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, South Fork Flambeau river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Jump river downstream from the confluence of the north and southforks | a. Hook and line. Tag required (see s. NR 20.07). | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Solberg lake including its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 |
(e) Panfish | 1. Newman lake, Cranberry lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Butternut lake, Phillips chain of lakes (Duroy, Elk, Long, and Wilson lakes combined) and the Elk river between Jobes and Musser dams combined, Pike chain of lakes (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined), Solberg lake including its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Soo lake (Lac Sault Dore) and Grassy lake and the Elk river between Wiemer and Jobes dams combined | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Foulds springs, Price creek upstream to county highway W | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Jump river and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 13 except the possession of fish from 16 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 |
2. Pike chain of lakes (Amik lake, Pike lake, Round lake, Turner lake, and connecting waters combined), Solberg lake (including its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake); | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Elk river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake: Elk river upstream from the Lac Sault Dore dam (including Lac Sault Dore and Grassy lake) to Jobes dam, Elk river upstream from Jobes dam to Musser Flowage dam (including Phillips chain of lakes: Duroy, Elk, Long, Wilson lakes, and connecting waters and Squaw creek upstream to Solberg dam); | |||||
The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the North Fork Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam, lake, or fish refuge: Upper Park Falls Flowage dam upstream to the Turtle-Flambeau flowage in Iron County, Lower Park Falls Flowage dam upstream to Upper Park Falls Flowage dam, Pixley Flowage dam upstream to Lower Park Falls Flowage dam, Crowley Flowage dam upstream to Pixley Flowage dam, Big Falls Flowage dam in Rusk county (Flambeau river) upstream to Crowley Flowage dam (North Flambeau river); South Fork Flambeau river upstream from its confluence with the Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake including Elk river upstream from its confluence with the South Fork Flambeau river to Lac Sault Dore dam | |||||
3. Elk river from Musser Flowage dam upstream (including Musser flowage) and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
4. Butternut lake (on Ashland County border), Long (Boyd's) lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
(52) RACINE (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Gorney park pond, Johnson park pond, Lockwood park pond, Pritchard park pond, Quarry lake, Reservoir park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Fox river downstream from Waterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Eagle lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 22 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Browns lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 16 | |
4. Rockland lake | a. Hook and line | Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0 5 in total | None None except the possession of fish between 12 and 16 inches is prohibited | |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Fox river downstream from Waterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam | a. Hook and line | Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May Continuous | 0 2 | None 26 |
2. Eagle lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 40 | |
3. Browns lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
(d) Panfish | 2. Bohners lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Fox river downstream from Waterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(53) RICHLAND (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Ash creek upstream from county highway TB | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only |
2. Bear creek upstream from state highway 130 (T9N R2E S14), Champion Valley creek downstream from county highway H, Knapp creek upstream from county highway F at Excelsior to state highway 171, Little Willow creek downstream from Spiral road, Pine river upstream from county highway AA, West Fork Knapp creek upstream to Spring road (Richland/Crawford county line), Willow creek from the state highway 58 bridge 2.75 miles south of Ithaca upstream to Lost Hollow road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
3. Camp creek, Elk creek, Knapp creek upstream from state highway 171, Mill creek from U.S. highway 14 upstream to Quarry Hill road, Willow creek from Lost Hollow road upstream to state highway 58 bridge 0.25 miles north of Loyd | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
4. Chadwick Hollow creek, Champion Valley creek upstream from county highway H, English run, Greenwood creek, Kickapoo river, Plum run below county highway U, South Bear creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
5. Gault Hollow creek downstream from county highway H, West Branch Pine river from Old County Farm drive upstream to Spangler Ridge road | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
7. Melanchton creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only | |
8. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 |
2. Lee lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(54) ROCK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Lions Park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Koshkonong lake, Rock river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Koshkonong lake, Rock river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. East Branch Raccoon creek from Cleophus road (T11N R11E S13) downstream to the state line | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(e) Walleye,sauger and hybrids | 1. Koshkonong lake and connected tributaries up to the first dam, Rock river upstream from the Indianford dam and connected tributaries upstream to the first dam- | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. Lake Leota | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March Continuous | 3 in total | 18 | |
3. Rock River downstream from the Indianford dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 | |
(f) Panfish | 1. Lake Leota | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(55) RUSK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Murphy flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Chain, Clear, Island, McCann lakes (Island chain of lakes), and connecting waters, Pulaski lake, Sand lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Jump river, South Fork Flambeau river | a. Hook and line Tag required (see s. NR 20.07) | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Murphy flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Murphy flowage | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Lower Flambeau River flowages: Big Falls flowage, Dairyland flowage, Ladysmith flowage, Thornapple flowage | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Bass (Weyerhaeuser) lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 14 |
2. Big Weirgor creek, Little Weir-gor creek, Main creek (south fork) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Chippewa river from Lake Holcombe dam in Chippewa county upstream to the Arpin dam in Sawyer county and all its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake including Flambeau river upstream to the Thornapple flowage dam including all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Jump river and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 13 except the possession of fish from 16 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 |
2. The daily bag limit and length restrictions apply separately to each of the following sections of the Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake: Big Falls Flowage dam (Flambeau river) upstream to Crowley Flowage dam (North Flambeau river) in Price county, Dairyland Reservoir dam upstream to Big Falls Flowage dam, Ladysmith Flowage dam upstream to Dairyland Reservoir dam, Thornapple Flowage dam upstream to Ladysmith Flowage dam; | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
South Fork Flambeau river upstream from its confluence with the Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake including Elk river upstream from its confluence with the South Fork Flambeau river to Lac Sault Dore dam | |||||
3. Island chain (Chain lake, Clear lake, Island lake, McCann lake and connecting waters combined on Chippewa county border), Pulaski lake, Sand lake (on Chippewa county border) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(g) Muskellunge | 1. Holcombe flowage | a. Hook and line | Saturday before Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(56) SAUK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam downstream to the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 10 in total | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the U.S. highway 12 bridge | a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the dam at Wisconsin Dells | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Baraboo river, lower Wisconsin river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Devils lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18 | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. White Mound lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskel-lunge | 1. Redstone lake, Wisconsin river downstream to the U.S. highway 12 bridge including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the dam at Wisconsin Dells | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Baraboo river, lower Wisconsin river downstream from the dam at Wisconsin Dells | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
3. Devils lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
4. Dutch Hollow lake, Mirror lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(f) Rough fish | 1. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the railroad bridge at Sauk City | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline | Continuous | None | None |
2. Devils lake | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(g) Trout and salmon | 1. Beaver creek, Dell creek (Coon Bluff road upstream to South avenue) | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total for brown trout and rainbow trout, all brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only, brook trout shall be immediately released |
2. Bear creek, Leech creek from county highway U upstream to county highway T | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
3. Manley creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None for brown trout and rainbow trout, maximum length limit 9 for brook trout | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Baraboo river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
2. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the Prairie du Sac dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 | |
3. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the Prairie du Sac dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18 | |
(i) Panfish | 1. Virginia lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(57) SAWYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. Chetac lake, Grindstone lake, Lac Courte Oreilles chain (Lac Courte Oreilles lake, Little Lac Courte Oreilles lake, and Billy Boy flowage), Nelson lake, Round lake, Whitefish lake, Windigo lake | a. Motor trolling is permitted with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) |
(b) Lake sturgeon | 1. Chippewa river including Radisson flowage and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, East Fork Chippewa river including Blaisdell lake, Hunter lake, and Barker lake and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, West Fork Chippewa river downstream from the Moose lake dam including Chippewa flowage and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, North Fork Flambeau river and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, South Fork Flambeau river and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Black lake, Christner lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Blueberry lake, Durphee lake and Schoolhouse lake combined, Nelson lake, Osprey lake, Smith lake, Spider lake chain (Big Spider, Little Spider, Clear, Fawn, and North lakes combined), Whitefish lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
3. Big Chetac lake, Birch lake, Sissabagama lake | a. Hook and line | Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0 5 in total | None None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. All lakes and flowages that are partially within Washburn county and are north of a line following state highway 77 east to state highway 27 and south on state highway 27 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
5. All lakes and flowages that are partially within Washburn county and that are south of a line following state highway 77 east to state highway 27 and south on state highway 27 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
6. Chippewa flowage (and all connected waters within T39N R6, T39N R7, T39N R8, T40N R6, T40N R7 and T40N R8 except the Chippewa river down-stream from the Chippewa flowage (Winter) dam), Quiet lakes chain (Lost Land lake, Teal lake, and Teal River flowage) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None for largemouth bass, 14 for smallmouth bass | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
7. Lac Courte Oreilles chain (Lac Courte Oreilles lake, Little Lac Courte Oreilles lake, and Billy Boy flowage), Round lake chain (Round lake, Little Round lake T41N-R8W-S36), Whitefish lake, Grindstone lake (including Little Grindstone) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total but only 1 fish may be smallmouth bass | None for largemouth bass, 18 for smallmouth bass | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
8. Tiger Cat chain, including Upper Twin lake, Lower Twin lake, McClaine lake, Burns lake, Tigercat flowage, and Placid lake all downstream to the Tiger Cat flowage dam combined | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Northern pike | 1. Nelson lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
2. Tiger Cat chain (Upper Twin lake, Lower Twin lake, Tiger Cat flowage, Placid lake, McClaine lake, Burns lake all downstream to the Tiger Cat flowage combined), Spider chain (Big Spider, Little Spider, Clear, Fawn and North lakes combined), the Chippewa flowage including Lake Chippewa upstream to county highway B, Lac Courte Oreilles chain (Lac Courte Oreilles lake, Little Lac Courte Oreilles lake, and Billy Boy flowage combined) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 10 until April 1, 2034 when it becomes 5 | None | |
(e) Muskellunge | 1. Chippewa flowage (and all connected waters within T39N R6, T39N R7, T39N R8, T40N R6, T40N R7 and T40N R8 except the Chippewa river downstream from the Chippewa flowage (Winter) dam), Grindstone lake, Lac Courte Oreilles chain (Lac Courte Oreilles lake, Little Lac Courte Oreilles lake, and Billy Boy flowage) | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
2. Black lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 | |
(f) Panfish | 1. Christner lake, Nelson lake, Sand lake, Sissabagama lake, Smith lake, Lake Chippewa from the Winter dam upstream to the Moose lake dam on the west fork of the Chippewa river and county highway B on the east fork of the Chippewa river | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Chetac lake, Birch lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but only 10 may be bluegill | None | |
3. Connors lake, Lake of the Pines, Round lake chain (Round lake, Little Round lake T41N-R8W-S36), Spring lake, Winter lake, Quiet lakes chain (Lost Land lake, Teal lake, and Teal River flowage) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
4. Black Dan lake, Durphee lake and Schoolhouse lake combined, Island lake, Lower Holly lake, Osprey lake, Windigo lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes25 in total | None | |
5. Blueberry lake, Evergreen lake, Loretta lake, Mason lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
6. Moose lake to the confluence with the west fork of the Chippewa river at Pine Point road | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total until April 1, 2034 when it becomes t 10 in total | None except only 1 fish may be longer han 12 until April 1, 2034 when it becomes none | |
(g) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(h) Trout and salmon | 1. Hauer creek and springs, Name-kagon river from county highway E bridge in Washburn county upstream to Lake Namekagon dam | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 14 |
2. Badger creek, Bean brook, Beaver creek, Buckhorn creek and Buckhorn springs, Chimpanazie creek, Deer creek (Meteor township), Forty-one creek, Hackett creek, Hatchery creek, Maple creek and Maple springs, Pipestone creek, Thirty-three creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | None | |
3. Camp Smith lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. Fiddler creek, Stress springs | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | - | |
5. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Grindstone lake, Chippewa river downstream from Arpin dam to the Lake Holcombe dam in Chippewa county including all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake and the Flambeau river upstream to Thornapple Flowage dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
2. West Fork Chippewa river from Moose Lake dam upstream to FR 176, Moose lake, Sand lake including Sissabagama creek upstream to Sand lake road, Windigo lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
4. Big Chetac lake, Birch lake (on Washburn county border), Dur-phee lake and Schoolhouse lake combined, Osprey lake, Nelson lake, Sissabagama lake, and Whitefish lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
5. Chippewa flowage (and all connected waters within T39N R6, T39N R7, T39N R8, T40N R6, T40N R7, T40N R8 including the Chippewa river downstream from the Chippewa flowage (Winter) dam) to the Arpin dam and the West Fork of the Chippewa river upstream to the Moose Lake dam) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
6. Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake from Big Falls Flowage dam (Flambeau river) in Rusk county upstream to Crowley Flowage dam (North Flambeau river) in Price county, South Fork Flambeau river upstream from its confluence with the Flambeau river and its impoundments, sloughs, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
(58) SHAWANO (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(b) Northern pike | 1. Pella pond, Caroline pond | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(c) Panfish | 1. White Clay lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Cloverleaf chain of lakes (Round, Grass, and Pine lakes combined) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None except only 5 or fewer bluegill and pumpkinseed in total may be longer than 7 | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Embarrass river downstream from Pella dam, Wolf river downstream from Shawano dam | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Bahr lake, Korth lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None |
2. Homme pond | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | None | |
3. Embarrass river (South branch) upstream from Tigerton dam, Mill creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout | |
4. Oconto river, Comet creek, Jackson creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Shawano lake (including Washington lake, Shawano lake outlet channel, Wolf River pond, and Wolf river from the Shawano lake outlet channel upstream to Balsam Row dam) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
2. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(59) SHEBOYGAN (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 2. The following posted urban waters: Kohler-Andrae State Park pond, Memorial park pond, River Park lagoon, Sheboygan quarry | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Sheboygan marsh | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Big Elkhart lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Sheboygan marsh | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
2. Crystal lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Crystal lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Ben Nutt creek, Mill creek, Onion river upstream from county highway E | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. All waters not listed except Lake Michigan and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Sheboygan marsh | a. Hook and line. | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line. | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(60) ST. CROIX (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Dry Dam lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Bass lake, Glen lake, Squaw lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Northern pike | 1. Dry Dam lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
(c) Panfish | 1. All inland waters, including Cedar lake but excluding lake George (Spring Valley reservoir) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. Rush river and its tributaries (35-9) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
2. Kinnickinnic river and its tributaries (21-4, 30-1, 30-10, 36-1, 36-15, Kelly creek, Nye creek, Parker creek, 13-2, Ted creek) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
3. Willow river from Lake Mal-lalieu dam upstream to Little Falls Flowage dam, Willow (Race) river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 | 14 | |
3m. Cady creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except all brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only, brook trout shall be immediately released | |
4. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(61) TAYLOR (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Jump river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(b) Large-mouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Kathryn lake, North Twin lake, South Twin lake, Spruce lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for largemouth bass | None for large-mouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Panfish | 1. Rib lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Chequamegon Waters flowage | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(d) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Rib river downstream from state highway 64 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used. | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | - |
2. Big Rib river from county highway C downstream to state highway 64, Wood creek, Black creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
3. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Jump river and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 13 except the possession of fish from 16 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 |
(62) TREMPEALEAU (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Catfish | 1. Black river | a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | 10 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Osseo Club pond | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam. | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Trempealeau river upstream of the dam in Blair, including all flowages and tributaries, Buffalo river upstream of highway 93 bridge, including all flowages and tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
2. Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam. | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Black river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(f) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | 1. Black river including bays, backwaters and sloughs connected to the river and tributaries up to the first road crossing or dam. | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(63) VERNON (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Jersey Valley lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 18 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. Bishop branch, Bishop Branch tributary, Cook creek, Creek 18-13, Maple Dale creek, Melanc-thon creek, Pine Hollow creek, Seas Branch creek, Tenney Springs creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May At 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total except brook trout shall be immediately released | None for brown trout and rainbow trout only |
3. Rullands coulee, Elk creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May At 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 5 in total | Maximum length limit 12 | |
4. Little Baraboo river downstream from county highway EE, Seymour creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May At 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. Timber Coulee creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- | |
6. South Fork Bad Axe river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 10 in total | None | |
7. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(64) VILAS (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. Nebish lake, Spruce lake, Mystery lake, Escanaba lake, Pallette lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | None, unless specified in this subsection | None, unless specified in this subsection |
2. Amik lake | a. Motor trolling is permitted with up to 3 hooks, baits or lures | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | As specified in this subsection or sub. (73) | |
3. The following urban waters: Pipke park pond (T44 R6E S34) | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled under s. 29.163 (3) (a), (b), or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to the Friday before the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger, or hybrid in total; 10 panfish in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None | |
(b) Cisco (lake herring), whitefish, and their hybrids | 1. Trout lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Dip netting or seining at any time. Seines may not be more than 75 feet in length, 6 feet in depth with mesh not to exceed 2 inch stretch measure | Saturday nearest October 10 to February 1 | 10 in total | None | ||
2. Pallette lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Saturday nearest October 10 to February 1 | 10 in total | None | ||
3. Nebish, Spruce, Mystery and Escanaba lakes | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Big lake (T42N R6E S4), Bittersweet lake, Oberlin lake, Prong lake, Smith lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 0 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Annabelle lake, Big Portage lake, Big Muskellunge lake, Boulder lake, East Ellerson lake, Forest lake, Little Bass lake (T40N, R8E, S15), Kentuck lake, Middle Ellerson lake, Papoose lake, Plum lake, Presque Isle chain (Averill lake, Presque Isle lake, Van Vliet lake, Razorback, Salsich lake, Sparkling lake, Star lake, Trout lake, Wabasso lake, West Plum lake, White Sand lake (T42N, R7E, S27), Whitney lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only | |
Note: Averill, Presque Isle, and Van Vliet lakes are the Presque Isle Chain. | Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | ||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Nebish lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 5 in total | None except the possession of bass larger than 14 is prohibited | |
4. Spruce lake | a. Hook and line. Only artificial lures may be used. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 2 in total | 12 | |
5. Pallette lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 1 | 22 | |
7. Gunlock lake, Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of large-mouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
8. Upper Buckatabon lake and Lower Buckatabon lake combined | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(d) Muskel-lunge | 1. Big Sand lake, Little St. Germain lake, Long lake, North Twin lake, Plum lake (T41 R8E S29), South Twin lake, Trout lake, White Sand lake, Presque Isle chain (Presque Isle lake, Van Vliet lake, and Averill lake combined), Turtle-Flambeau flowage and connected waterbodies including Bear river, Flambeau river upstream of Turtle-Flambeau flowage (at Murray's Landing), Little Turtle river, Manito-wish river upstream of Flambeau river to the Rest Lake dam (including Benson lake, Sturgeon lake and Vance lake), Trude lake, and all sloughs, bayous, flowages, and tributaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
2. Upper Gresham lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 28 | |
3. Little Trout lake, all waters wholly within the area commonly known as the Lac du Flambeau reservation | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 40 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37 | |
(e) Northern pike | 1. Whitney lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(f) Panfish | 1. Kentuck lake, Little Saint Germain lake, Palmer lake, Pickerel lake, Pike chain of lakes (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined on the Oneida county border) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Fishtrap lake, High lake, Rush lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Allequash lake, Partridge lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
4. Big Sand lake, Gunlock lake, Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None except only 5 or fewer bluegill and pumpkinseed in total may be longer than 7 | |
(g) Rough fish | 1. Nebish lake, Spruce lake, Mystery lake, Pallette lake, Escanaba lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None |
2. Flambeau lake chain, connecting waters and tributaries within 200 feet of the lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting for smelt | Directive of the regional director | None | None | ||
3. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None | |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
4. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
(h) Trout and salmon | 1. Pallette lake | a. None | No open season | - | - |
2. Black Oak lake, Little Trout lake, Long lake, Trout lake, White Sand lake (T42N R7E S27 near Boulder Junction) | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 1, other trout 5 in total | Lake trout 30, other trout none | |
3. Deerskin river, Little Deerskin river, Military creek, Mishona-gon creek, North creek and springs, Plum creek, Siphon creek and springs, Tamarack creek (including Little Tamarack creek and East Fork Tamarack creek) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
4. Elvoy creek, Brule creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 10 | |
5. Fallison lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
6. Fence lake, Stormy lake, Wildwood lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total | 12 | |
7. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Big Portage lake, Eagle chain (includes Catfish lake, Cranberry lake, Duck lake, Eagle lake, Lynx lake, Otter lake, Scattering Rice lake, Voyageur lake, Watersmeet lake including Wisconsin river from Otter Rapids dam to county highway G, Yellow Birch lake, and all connecting waters and Eagle river upstream to the Long lake (Burnt Rollways) dam in Oneida county combined), Forest lake, Lost Canoe lake, Plum lake, West Plum lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
2. Big lake (T42N R6E S4), Big Arbor Vitae lake, Big Muskel-lunge lake, Birch lake, Boulder lake, Crab lake, Harris lake, Ike Walton lake, Island lake, Little Arbor Vitae lake, North Crab lake, North Turtle lake, Oxbow lake, Presque Isle chain (Averill lake, Presque Isle lake, and Van Vliet lake combined), Rock lake, South Turtle lake, Squaw lake (on Oneida county border), Star lake, Sherman lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 | |
3. Bear river, Manitowish river (including Benson lake, Sturgeon lake, and Vance lake) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 12 but only 1 fish may be longer than 15 | |
4. Dead Pike lake, Deerskin lake, Found lake, Gunlock lake, Little Trout lake, Long lake, Shishebog-ama lake (on Oneida county border), Sparkling lake, White Sand lake (T42 N R7E S27), Lac Vieux Desert | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
5. Escanaba lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required. (see s. NR 20.41) | Second Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total until annual quota (in pounds) is met, then 0, catch and release only, until the first Sunday in March. The annual quota shall be calculated by adding the pounds of total annual walleye production and pounds of 25% of annual surplus production. The bag limit of 0 shall become effective as specified in a public notice published in a local newspaper in the vicinity of the water. | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
6. Mystery lake, Nebish lake, Pal-lette lake, Spruce lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
7. North and South Twin lakes combined, Pike Lake chain (Amik lake, Pike lake, Round lake, and Turner lake combined on the Price county border), Manitowish chain of lakes (Alder, Clear (T42N R5E S12), Fawn (T42N R5E S11), Island, Manitowish, Little Star, Rest, Spider, Stone, and Wild Rice lakes) combined | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
8. Bear lake, Big Crooked lake (T42N R6E S12), Jenny lake, Sanford lake, Wolf lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
9. Anvil lake, Lake Laura | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 except the possession of fish from 22 to 28 is prohibited | |
(65) WALWORTH (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Ceylon lagoon, Congdon park pond, Millpond park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Beulah lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None but the possession of fish from 12 to 16 is prohibited |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Delevan lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Lulu lake and connecting portions of the Mukwonago river with Eagle Spring lake, Lauderdale lakes (Green, Middle and Mill) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Northern pike | 1. Delavan lake and its tributaries, Lulu lake and Eagle Spring lake (Waukesha county) and the portion of the Mukwonago river connecting the two lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
2. Geneva Lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
(d) Panfish | 1. Lulu lake and Eagle Spring lake (Waukesha county) and the portion of the Mukwonago river connecting the two lakes, Turtle lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Tripp lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Lake Geneva | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: first Saturday in January to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 2, other trout 3 in total | Lake trout 17, other trout 8 |
2. Bluff creek upstream from terminus with Whitewater creek west of highway P to headwaters east of highway P, Whitewater creek upstream from Willis Ray road to terminus with Bluff creek west of highway P | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
3. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. All waters not listed. | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(g) Muskellunge | 1. Lake Geneva | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 1 | 50 |
(66) WASHBURN (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Namekagon river and its flowages, Totagatic river and its flowages | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. All waters not listed in this paragraph that are north of a line following state highway 77, including all lakes and flowages north of that line | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | None for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. All waters not listed in this paragraph that are south of a line following state highway 77, including all lakes and flowages south of that line | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Balsam lake, Namekagon river south of state highway 77, Red Cedar lake, Trego flowage | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Namekagon river north of state highway 77, Totagatic river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | 14 for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(bm) Muskel-lunge | 1. Namekagon river from Trego dam to the confluence with the St. Croix river | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Slim lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Birch lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but only 10 may be bluegill | None |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Brill river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Bass (Patterson) lake, Minong flowage including Cranberry lake in Douglas county upstream to the confluence of Totagatic river and Bergen creek, Shell lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 |
2. Bear lake (on Washburn county border), Big McKenzie lake (on Burnett county border), Birch lake (on Sawyer county border), Long lake (including Mud lake and Little Mud lake combined), Middle McKenzie lake (on Burnett county border), Nancy lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(67) WASHINGTON (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 2. The following posted urban waters: Boot lake, Hartford millpond from the dam upstream to Marine drive, Homestead Hollow park pond, Kewaskum millpond from the dam upstream to state highway 28, Sandy Knoll park pond, Wells lake from the dam upstream to the first dam on Silver creek, Regner pond, Wiedenbach Park pond | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lake Twelve, Erler lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(c) Northern pike | 1. Big Cedar and Gilbert lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited |
2. Little Cedar lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
(d) Panfish | 1. Lake Twelve, Erler lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Big Cedar lake and Gilbert lake, Little Cedar lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Silver lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Cedar lake | a. Hook and line | Lake trout: first Saturday in January to September 30; other trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | Lake trout 2, other trout 3 in total | Lake trout 17, other trout 8 |
2. All other waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. All waters not listed. | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(68) WAUKESHA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. The following posted urban waters: Calhoun Park pond, Foxbrook pond, Heyer park pond north, Heyer park pond south, Lapham Peak pond, Lepper Dam millpond from the dam upstream to Roosevelt drive, Lions Park-Overland pond, Menomonee Park pond, Minooka Park pond, Muskego Park pond, Nixon Park pond, Regal Park pond, Woodfield Park pond north | a. Hook and line | Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Saturday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April | 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bullheads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish | None |
(b) Flathead catfish | 1. Lac La Belle | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Big Muskego lake including Bass bay | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Eagle Spring lake and connecting portions of the Mukwonago river with Lulu lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(cm) Muskel-lunge | 1. Pewaukee lake, Okauchee lake, Oconomowoc lake, Fowler lake, Lac LaBelle and connecting portions of the Oconomowoc river from Lac LaBelle upstream to the inlet of North lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Big Muskego lake including Bass bay and waters from Little Muskego dam downstream to Big Muskego dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited |
2. Eagle Spring lake and Lulu lake (Walworth county) and the portion of the Mukwonago river connecting the two lakes, Lac LaBelle, Pewaukee lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 | |
3. Okauchee lake, Upper Oconomowoc lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Big Muskego lake including Bass bay | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total | 8 |
2. Lac La Belle | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total | None | |
3. Eagle Spring lake and Lulu lake (Walworth county) and the portion of the Mukwonago river connecting the two lakes | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. McKeawn springs from the pond outlet upstream to state highway 67, Paradise springs and creek upstream from county highway N | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | Continuous | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 | |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Lac La Belle | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 28 |
2. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(69) WAUPACA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Campbell lake, Crystal lake, Kinney lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Brekke lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Hatch lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Northern pike | 1. Campbell lake, Kinney lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
2. Crystal lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
3. Marion pond | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
4. White lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March | 5 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(c) Panfish | 1. School Section lake, Stratton lake, White lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
2. Allen lake, Graham lake, Hartman lake, Mid lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Shadow lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
4. Iola millpond | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Embarrass river, Waupaca river downstream from Weyauwega dam, Wolf river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
c. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Allen creek, Bestul creek, Crystal river, Griffin creek, Hartman creek, Leer creek, Little Wolf river (south branch), Mack (Brown) creek, McLean creek, Murray creek, Nace creek, Naylor creek, Olson creek, Pearl creek, Peterson creek, Radley creek, Sannes creek, Walla Walla creek, Waupaca (Tomorrow) river except River road upstream to Durant road in Portage county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
2. Bass lake, Little Long lake, Mirror lake, Skunk lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None | |
3. Waupaca Chain of lakes (Bass, Columbia, Dake, George, Knight, Limekiln, Long, Manomin, Marl, McCrossen, Miner, Nessling, Orlando, Otter, Ottman, Pope, Rainbow, Round, Sunset, Taylor, and Youngs lakes) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 2 in total | 12 | |
4. Comet creek, Flume creek, Jackson creek, Jones creek, Little Wolf river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 | |
5. Waupaca (Tomorrow) river from River road upstream to Durant road in Portage county | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 1 in total | 18 | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Campbell lake, Crystal lake, Kinney lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 18 |
2. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(70) WAUSHARA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Beans lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
2. Round lake (T20N R11E S35) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
3. Hartford lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
4. Huron lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None for largemouth bass, 14 for smallmouth bass | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to the Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(b) Northern pike | 1. Beans lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Alpine lake, Morris lake, Big Hills lake, Pearl lake, Pine lake, White river system waters from Neshkoro millpond upstream including Neshkoro millpond, Lower White River flowage, West Branch millpond, and Wautoma pond, including all tributaries up to the first dam or barrier impassable to fish | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
3. Irogami lake, Long lake, Silver lake, Wilson lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited | |
(c) Panfish | 1. Hartford lake, Little Hills lake, Huron lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. Big Hills lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
3. Porters lake, Witters lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
4. Irogami lake, Kusel lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None | |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
5. Long lake (T20N R11E S12) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Poygan lake, Fox river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam. Whole or live bait fish may not be used on Poygan lake | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. Big Roche A Cri creek, Carter creek, Leola ditch, Mecan river and springs, Pine river (lower) downstream from state highway 22 (Wild Rose Mill dam), Willow creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
2. Chaffee creek, White river (west branch) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 12 for rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout and brown trout | |
3. Gilbert lake, Johns lake, Long lake (Town of Saxeville), Lyman (Hartford) lake, Pearl lake, Pine lake, Redgranite quarry, Spring lake, Wild Rose millpond from state highway 22 upstream to county highway AA | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None | |
4. Pine river (upper) upstream from county highway AA | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | None | |
5. White river (main branch) from Lower millpond dam at county road YY upstream to state highway 21&73 | a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 2 in total | 12 | |
6. All waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None | |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Beans lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 |
(71) WINNEBAGO (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, backwaters and sloughs, including Mud creek and Neenah slough, and the Fox River from Neenah-Menasha dam downstream to Appleton lock 1 (Outagamie county) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(b) Muskellunge | 1. Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, backwaters and sloughs, including Mud creek and Neenah slough, and the Fox River from Neenah-Menasha dam downstream to Appleton lock 1 (Outagamie county) | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, backwaters and sloughs, including Mud creek and Neenah slough, and the Fox River from Neenah-Menasha dam downstream to Appleton lock 1 (Outagamie county) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | None except the possession of fish from 25 to 35 is prohibited |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
2. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting sunrise to sunset | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
c. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None | None | ||
3. All other waters except Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(e) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Little Lake Butte des Morts and its tributaries, backwaters and sloughs including Mud creek and Neenah slough, and the Fox River from Neenah-Menasha dam downstream to Appleton lock 1 (Outagamie county) | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35 |
(72) WOOD (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) | |||||
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Wisconsin river including all flowages and tributaries upstream to first dam or highway bridge | a. None | No open season | - | - |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Yellow river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville downstream, Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 | 32 |
2. Yellow river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville downstream | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
(e) Panfish | 1. Nepco lake | a. Hook and line | May 1 to June 30 | 15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total | None |
July 1 to April 30 | 25 in total | None | |||
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15. Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 8 |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Buena Vista creek upstream to the Nepco dam, Yellow river downstream from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Wisconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28 |
2. Nepco lake, Wauzeecha lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 | |
(73) SPECIES OR WATERS NOT LISTED IN SUBS. (1) TO (72) | |||||
(a) All species | 1. Green Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Motor trolling is permitted with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection |
2. Peshtigo river upstream to the first railroad bridge, Marinette county; Oconto river and tributaries except the Little river downstream from highway 141, Oconto county | a. From September 15 to the first Saturday in May only hooks with a one-half inch gap or less may be used while hook and line fishing | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection | |
3. Lake Michigan tributaries; Peshtigo river upstream from the first railroad bridge to the first dam, Marinette county; Little river downstream from highway 141, Oconto county; Oconto river upstream from the upstream side of the highway 141 bridge to the first dam, Oconto county; and all other tributary streams, rivers and ditches - excluding the Menominee river - to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. In addition to the restrictions under pars. (b) to (o), all of the following restrictions apply: From September 15 to the first Saturday in May only hooks with a one-half inch gap or less may be used and hook and line fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. From September 15 to December 31, fishing by any method is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection | As specified in this subsection | |
(b) Catfish | 1. Duck creek downstream from the first dam above the Pamperin park foot bridge in the village of Howard excluding its tributaries, Fox river downstream from De Pere dam, Suamico river downstream from county highway HS, East river downstream from Hoffman road (county highway XX), Brown county | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay in Brown county upstream to the first dam or lake, Brown county | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 25 | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
3. All other tributaries, streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
4. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous for channel catfish. First Saturday in May to September 30 for flathead catfish. | 25 in total but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | |
b. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
c. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
d. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel catfish, 1 flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, setline, by bow and arrow, crossbow or by hand | None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited | ||
5. All other waters of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
6. All waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | During the open season for spearing rough fish | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | 5 channel, 1 flathead | None | ||
(c) Cisco (lake herring), whitefish and their hybrids | 1. Green Bay, major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 10 in total | None | |
3. All other waters not listed | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time | Saturday nearest October 10 to February 1 | 10 in total | None | ||
c. Seining. Seines may not be more than 75 feet in length, 6 feet in depth with mesh not to exceed 2 inch stretch measure | Saturday nearest October 10 to February 1 | 10 in total | None | ||
(cm) Nonindige-nous detrimental fish species, as defined in s. NR 20.38 (6), except rough fish under par. (L) and white perch under par. (m). | 1. All waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 0, except that 1 may be taken if it is killed immediately and delivered immediately to a department service center or regional office | None |
(e) Lake sturgeon | 1. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 1 per year | 60 |
2. Lake Winnebago, Lake Poygan, Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winneconne | a. Hook and line | No open season | -- | -- | |
b. Spearing | Second Saturday in February and continuing for 16 consecutive days unless closed pursuant to s. NR 20.33 (5). | 1 per season, as specified by carcass tag | 36 | ||
3. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from Wisconsin Dells dam | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 | |
4. Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries, Green Bay, Green Bay tributary streams, rivers and ditches upstream to the first dam or lake | a. None | No open season | -- | -- | |
5. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. None | No open season | -- | -- | |
(f) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Lake Superior and connected sloughs, Kakagon river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large-mouth bass | 22 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 22 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
2. Outlying waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan within 1/4 mile of Washington, Detroit, Plum, Pilot, Hog or Rock islands | a. Hook and line | July 1 to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 12 | |
3. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 | |
4. All waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph north of a line following state highway 77 from its bridge over the St. Croix river east to state highway 27, south on state highway 27 to state highway 64, east on state highway 64 to its terminus in the city of Marinette and continuing due east to the shore of Green Bay and all waters north of state highway 29 from its bridge over the Fox river east to its terminus in the city of Kewaunee and continuing due east to the shore of Lake Michigan | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass | 14 for largemouth bass only | |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |||
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
5. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 14 | |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None | |||
(g) Muskellunge | 1. Green Bay, Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan tributaries north of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc, all tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 54 |
2. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 50 | |
3. All other waters north of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to December 31 on open water | 1 | 40 | |
4. All other waters south of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to December 31 | 1 | 40 | |
(h) Minnows | 1. Lake Superior, its bays and tributaries | a. None | No open season | -- | -- |
2. Green Bay, Lake Michigan | a. Dip netting and hook and line for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from Green Bay or Lake Michigan. | Continuous | None | None | |
3. Lake Michigan tributaries, major Green Bay tributaries | a. Hook and line, dip netting and minnow seining for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from Lake Michigan tributaries or major Green Bay tributaries or any water connected to these waters, upstream to the first dam or other obstruction impassable to fish. | Continuous | 600 suckers in total | None | |
4. All other Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Dip netting and minnow seining for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from all other Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake or any water connected to these waters, upstream to the first dam or other obstruction impassable to fish. | Continuous | 600 suckers in total | None | |
b. Hook and line for suckers only | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 600 suckers in total | None | ||
5. Trout streams and tributary spring holes inhabited by trout | a. Hook and line, and minnow trapping, except as established under subd. 5. b. No more than 3 traps per person. Traps shall be raised and emptied at least once every 24 hours | During the open season for trout | 600 in total | None | |
b. In waters listed in or identified under s. NR 20.14 (9), hook and line for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from any trout stream or tributary spring hole listed in or identified under s. NR 20.14 (9). | During the open season for trout | 600 in total | None | ||
6. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line, minnow dip netting, minnow seining, and minnow trapping, except as established under subd. 6. b. Traps shall be raised and emptied at least once every 48 hours. | Continuous | 600 in total | None | |
b. In waters listed in or identified under s. NR 20.14 (9), hook and line for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from any waters of the state. | Continuous | 600 suckers in total | None | ||
(i) Northern pike | 1. Green Bay, major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Michigan waters north of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc, Kewaunee river, East Twin river downstream from the Michicot dam, West Twin river downstream from Shoto dam, and the Ahnapee river downstream from the Forestville dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
1m. Other Lake Michigan tributaries not listed in subd. 1. north of U.S. highway 10 except the Manitowoc river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
2. Manitowoc river, all other Lake Michigan tributaries south of U.S. highway 10, Lake Michigan waters south of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
3. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 | |
b. Spearing | Through the ice | 2 | 26 | ||
4. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
5. All other waters north of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None | |
6. All other waters south of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 2 | 26 | |
(j) Panfish | 1. Green Bay and major Green Bay tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous, but the open season for yellow perch is May 20 to March 15 | 25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch | None |
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March but the open season for yellow perch is May 20 to March 15 | 25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch | None | |
3. Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous, but the open season for yellow perch is June 16 to April 30 | 25 in total but only 5 may be yellow perch | None | |
4. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None | |
5. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 25 in total | None | |
(k) Rock bass, white bass, yellow bass | 1. Major Green Bay tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None |
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | None | None | |
3. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or in this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
(km) Bullheads | 1. Major Green Bay tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | Continuous | None | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | None | None | ||
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | None | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | None | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | None | None | ||
3. All Lake Winnebago system waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) | a. Bow and crossbow | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | |
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | None | None | ||
4. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or in this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow | During the open season for spearing rough fish as specified in subs. (1) to (72) and this subsection | None | None | ||
c. By hand | June 1 to August 31 | None | None | ||
(L) Rough fish | 1. Green Bay, Lake Michigan | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting at any time | Continuous | None | None |
b. Seining at any time. Seines may not be more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth 1500 feet or more below the De Pere dam. | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
2. Major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Michigan tributaries | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing, dip netting at any time 500 feet or more below the first upstream dam or up to 5 miles straight inland from the mouth, whichever is less, except from September 15 to December 31 when fishing by any method is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. | Continuous | None | None | |
3. All other tributary streams and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | None | None | |
b. Spearing | Continuous except no open season on the Menominee river | None | None | ||
c. Dip netting at any time 500 feet or more below the first upstream dam or up to 5 miles straight inland from the mouth, whichever is less, except from September 15 to December 31 when fishing by any method is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. | Continuous | None | None | ||
d. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
5. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
c. Seining at any time for smelt only with seines no more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth | April 1 to May 25 | None | None | ||
6. All Lake Winnebago system waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting | Continuous | None | None | |
b. Spearing | April 21 to February 1 | None | None | ||
7. All trout stream not listed in subs. (1) to (72) | a. Hook and line | During the open season for trout | None | None | |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None | ||
8. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing | Continuous | None | None | |
(m) White perch | 1. Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Michigan tributaries, major Green Bay tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None |
2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March | None | None | |
3. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None | |
(me) Shovelnose sturgeon | 1. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from Prairie du Sac dam | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 | None |
2. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) | a. None | No open season | - | - | |
(n) Trout and salmon | 1. Mid lake reef complex | a. Hook and line | Continuous except there is no open season for lake trout | 5 in total, of which 0 may be lake trout. No person may possess lake trout within this area | 10 |
2. Green Bay, major Green Bay tributaries, all other waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 10 | |
3. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 10 | |
4. Lake Superior, excluding lake trout | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total but only 5 may be salmon and only 5 may be trout, of which only 1 may be a rainbow trout, only 1 may be a brook trout | Rainbow trout 26, brook trout 20, splake 15, brown trout 15, salmon none | |
5. Lake Superior, lake trout only | a. Hook and line | December 1 to September 30 except that when recreational lake trout harvest during a season in waters east of a line running north-south from Bark Point (46° 53.21', -91° 11.16') measured by department creel surveys exceeds 9,500 lake trout, the season may be closed only in those waters east of Bark Point. A season closure shall become effective upon issuance of an order of the secretary and publication in the official state newspaper. | 2 in total in waters east of a line running north-south from Bark Point. 3 in total west of a line running northsouth from Bark Point. | In waters east of a line running north-south from Bark Point (46° 53.21', -91° 11.16') the minimum is 15 and only 1 fish longer than 25 For lake trout in waters west of a line running north-south from Bark Point the minimum is 15 and only 1 fish longer than 25 | |
(o) Walleye, sauger and wall-eye-sauger hybrids | 1. Fox river downstream from De Pere dam | a. Hook and line | Monday after the first Sunday in March to but not including the first Saturday in May | 1 in total | 28 |
First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | None | |||
2. All other waters of Green Bay, major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Michigan waters north of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc; Lake Michigan tributaries north of a line due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 15 | |
Monday after the first Sunday in March to the Friday before the first Saturday in May | 1 | 15 | |||
3. Lake Michigan tributaries south of a line due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc; Lake Michigan waters south of a line due east from the eastern terminus of Waldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 15 | |
4. All other tributary streams and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 15 | |
5. Lake Superior | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total, but only one may be longer than 20 inches | 15 | |
6. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 3 in total, but only1 may be a sauger or walleye-sauger hybrid | None | |
6m. All waters wholly within and lakes partially within the Ceded Territory as defined in NR 13.02(1) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 24 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 24 | |
7. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 | |
(p) All other species not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this subsection | 1. All waters | a. None | No open season | - | - |
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 20.20
The history below shows all changes to s. NR 20.20 published commencing March 1, 2024. For a complete history of s. NR 20.20 from June 1, 1999, through April 1, 2022, see the note following s. NR 20.65.