In 2021, the average lake trout caught in these surveys was 32 inches and 11.8 pounds. Overall, there was not a significant change in relative abundance, average length, or size structure. Muskellunge were especially plump and healthy in this reservoir. Use the information to plan your next fishing trip. Smaller bluegills were present, yet difficult to net. 559 followers. Abundance increased throughout the 1990s to a peak near 2000 and has stabilized since. Fish captured ranged from 20.1-49.3 inches with an average length of 36.8 inches, which is above the 95th percentile for similar complex riverine systems in Wisconsin. The fish population includes brook trout and brown trout, smallmouth bass, and forage species. Wisconsin Fishing Report 2023 Access information: There are three public launches located on the lakes east, south, and southeast sides found on Boxhorn and Durham Drive. No minimum length. After the spawn concludes and the big Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead make their way back out to the lake, the Small Mouth fishing gets red hot! Of interest: Governor Dodge is the third largest state park in Wisconsin. Sauger prefer the deeper water, while walleye can be found shallow. Species population information: Average Length 17 inches, 2.5 adults per surface acre. Species population information: Sampling in August 2022 produced several brown trout greater than 15 inches and brook trout over 8 inches. Wisconsin River (Below Wisconsin Dells Dam) - Fishidy Anglers should still find some productive panfish angling opportunities in 2023. The Onion River downstream from CTH E is managed with the yellow regulation: 8-inch minimum length limit, 3 fish bag limit, and no gear restriction. Species population information: Weber Lake provides a good opportunity for stocked trout, located west of Hurley. Boating activity can be extremely heavy during the tourist season and can be a hindrance to anglers. Most access is provided by DNR streambank easements purchased from private landowners by the DNR. An accurate length measurement at the time of capture will be essential in analyzing growth rates over time. An electrofishing survey conducted in 2022 turned up good numbers of fish with 40 percent of fish over 14 inches, and fish up to 20 inches present. A special northern pike regulation went into effect with the 2022 opener to allow for consumption opportunities of overabundant slow-growing small pike while protecting the large pike in Parker Lake. Species population information: During a 2022 spring electrofishing survey, the observed length range was 8.2 to 21.6 inches with an average length of 16.0 inches. Current regulation: Only 1 largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be at least 18 inches. Species population information: The Gile Flowage provides a fantastic smallmouth opportunity for quality numbers of quality fish, located just next to Hurley. The average length was 18.5 inches. The lake is also home to a stocked population of Black Oak Lake strain lake trout. Current regulation: The minimum length limit is 18 inches with a daily bag limit of 1. Current regulation: 5 per day, 14-inch minimum length limit. The black crappie population provides an opportunity for anglers to not only have great angling action but also a chance to harvest some great-sized fish for the pan. Consider purchasing your fishing license this year. A catch rate of 56.5 black crappies per net night ranks in the 96th percentile for lakes in Wisconsin, indicating high densities of black crappies can be found in Long Lake. Lake Wazee is located in the Lake Wazee Recreational Area a Jackson County Park. Recent fish surveys indicated a robust bluegill population with 76 percent of fish caught during the survey being over 7 inches, the largest of which was 9.6 inches. The lake trout season may be closed early if the annual quota is reached before the regular season closure date. Nearly 60 percent were 18 to 24 inches. Our fall young-of-year (YOY) survey results in Mississippi River Pool 10, near Lynxville, WI showed above average reproduction during the spring of 2022 with a catch rate of 146 YOY walleye per hour and 44 YOY sauger per hour. Current regulation: Only one muskellunge may be kept, and it must be at least 54 inches. Panfish have a daily bag limit of 15, but only 5 of any one species can be kept. Our waters are teeming with freshwater fish walleye, trout, bass, crappies, perch, pike and the big trophy fish like muskies and lake sturgeon. Quality fishing waters | Fishing Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR This is above the statewide average, but the walleye fishery here flies under the radar as panfish are the primary target on Lake Eau Claire. The length of fish captured in the 2022 trawl survey ranged from 4 to 12 inches with an average length of 7.1 inches. Access information: There is a boat launch with ample parking located on the south side of the lake. The support you provide through your license purchase allows us to continue to make your fishing experience better. Wisconsin River. Coho salmon are spawned at both the Root River Steelhead Facility (RRSF) in Racine and the C.D. Trout Stamp habitat projects on DNR-owned lands along HWY KP in Cross Plains and further west at South Valley Road have improved access, trout habitat and angling opportunities along the river corridor. M & N Kidder Rd. Hook and line fishing is open all year in these waters for all fish species except muskellunge, lake sturgeon, trout, paddlefish and threatened or endangered fish, and as otherwise noted in the Special County Regulations for the waterbody where you plan to fish. Panfish have a daily bag limit of 15, but only 5 of any one species can be kept. Species population information: A population estimate conducted in 2021 and 2022 on Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) found that there were 428 adult muskies present. Downstream from the Amherst Milldam, the temperature regime changes and tends to primarily mainly natural reproducing brown trout that are supplemented with some stocking. Of interest: Steelhead is a non-native, naturalized species that was introduced in the river from the western United States nearly 130 years ago after the Brules native brook or speckled trout declined with timber harvest, fires and other regional land use changes that altered stream habitats at that time. Species population information: Survey work in 2022 turned up good numbers of bluegill and crappie between 8 and 10 inches. Access information: A single-boat landing is located on the south side of the lake. We also target crappies, perch, and bass on the river from Lake Dubay south through the Petenwell Flowage and Lake Wisconsin. Unless fall electrofishing captures more than 25 fingerlings per mile to indicate satisfactory natural recruitment, walleye stocking will continue while the broad-scale evaluations of bass-walleye interactions and the Wisconsin Walleye Stocking Initiative are completed. Many of these walleye move out into the lake proper during summer as water temperatures in the lake warm up and these fish can take advantage of greater prey availability and space in the lake. The DNR raises them at Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery for nearly a year when they are stocked out as yearlings. Shore fishing at Fox River Co. Park located at the junction of county CTH's F and W, in the SW corner of Kenosha Co. N. Palmer Creek (Trout) Shore fishing. Anglers can find a fun harvest opportunity during both open and hard water periods. - Laura Schmidt, Fisheries biologist, Milwaukee. A comprehensive survey of Rock Lake in 2022 estimated the Northern Pike population at 1.4 adults per acre compared to 2.6 per acre in 2014. Access information: The river has over 20 access points with parking areas and footpaths between U.S. Highway 2 and Lake Superior. The Madeline Island Sea Caves. Current regulation: Different for lower and upper rivers. Fishing Fishing Shore fish with a resident license from either Minnesota or Wisconsin where the St. Croix River is a border. Access information: A public boat launch with ample parking and restroom facilities is available on the northwest side of the lake off CTH P. The current catch and release state record smallmouth was caught from Elkhart Lake in 2021 and measured 22.75 inches. Today, the stock that returns to the river is self-sustained (i.e., wild), meaning no hatchery fish are added to the system, a rarity for many of todays trout fisheries. River segment length: 2.75 miles. George Stevens, a lumberer, traveled to the area from Fort Winnebago in Portage in 1838 and . Crowding and intense food competition appear to be hindering the populations growth rate and its capacity to produce larger fish. Species population information: A total of 1,592 walleye were captured during a spring 2022 fyke netting survey on Lake DuBay. A state park sticker or a daily pass is required, and one public boat launch is available. off Schnacky Rd. Eggs were collected at both facilities, and those fish will be raised in DNR hatcheries for future stocking in Lake Michigan. We captured two muskies 50 inches or larger: a 50-inch, 30-pounder, and a 50.2-inch, 31-pounder. The lake is relatively shallow and provides a nice opportunity for fishing from a canoe, kayak, or other small boat. As with many wild stocks, environmental factors such as river and lake water temperature and river flow can significantly influence the numbers of fish and the timing of river migration; this can challenge anglers of all skill levels. Over 500 walleye from 15 inches (legal harvest length) and greater were tagged with a bright green Floy tag next to their dorsal fin. River segment length: 33.2 miles of trout water. Only catch-and-release bass fishing is allowed during the rest of the year. The size structure of muskellunge captured in 2022 was the best on record in Lake DuBay, with 91 percent of stock-sized fish being 30 inches, 39 percent being 38 inches and 19 percent being 42 inches. Lower River: Downstream from U.S. Highway 2; Season: Open March 25 through Nov. 15; Minimum length: 26 inches; Daily bag: 5 trout and salmon in total, only one may be a rainbow trout. Urban Fishing Waters - Include: Kenosha County: Anderson Park, Bong Childrens Pond; Milwaukee County: Brown Deer Park, Dineen Park, Estabrook Park, Franklin High School, Greenfield Park, Holler Park, Humboldt Park, Jackson Park, Juneau Park, Kosciuszko Park, McCarty Park, McGovern Park, Miller Park, Mitchell Park, Oak Creek Parkway, Saveland Park, Schoetz Park, Scout Lake, Sheridan Park, Washington Park, Wilson Park; Outagamie County: Appleton Memorial Pond; Ozaukee County: Harrington Beach Quarry, Mequon Rotary Park East and West, Pucketts Pond, Schowalter Park, Willow Brooke Park; Racine County: Gorney Park, Johnson Park, Lockwood Park, Pritchard Park, Quarry Lake, Reservoir Park; Rock County: Lions Park Pond; Sheboygan County: Kohler-Andrae State Park Pond, Sheboygan Quarry, Memorial Park, River Park Lagoon; Walworth County: Ceylon Lagoon, Congdon Park, Millpond Park Pond; Washington County: Boot Lake, Hartford Millpond, Homestead Hollow Park, Kewaskum Millpond, Regner Pond, Sandy Knoll Park, Wells Lake, Wiedenbach Park Pond; Waukesha County: Calhoun Park, Delafield Rearing Pond, Foxbrook Pond, Heyer Park North and South, Lapham Peak Pond, Lepper Dam Millpond, Lions Park-Overland, Menomonee Park, Minooka Park, Muskego Park, Nixon Park, Regal Park and Woodfield North and South. The estimate for walleye in the legal size range was right around 20,000. Species population information: Spring 2022 survey results documented a healthy and reproducing Walleye population with an adult abundance of 1.9 adults per acre. Although the population estimate is quite a bit lower than previous estimates, which have been as high as 7.4 per acre, the large size structure remains. Of interest: The North Branch Embarrass River provides a high-action brook trout fishery with the chance to land a trophy-class brook or brown trout. Access information: Multiple boat landings. An ADA-accessible fishing pier is located on the northeast side of the lake. Culverts that are undersized or improperly set can prevent adult pike from accessing prime wetland habitats. Long Lake is stocked with musky because natural reproduction is not at a level to sustain the musky population. Access information: There are seven public boat launches on Lake Namekagon and numerous restaurants and resorts as well. The directed effort is average for class B waters but angler catch rates were twice as great as other similar class B waters. Wyona Park is located on County Road G, just east of the village of Wyocena. Species population information: Big Green Lake currently supports a low-density muskellunge population that provides trophy (>50 inches) fishing opportunities for anglers. Muddler Minnow - Size 6. Of interest: Several miles of trout habitat improvement work has been completed on the Kinnickinnic River and the Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter of Trout Unlimited holds many brushing workdays on the river each winter to improve instream and upland habitats and to improve fishing access. Of interest: Both channel and flathead catfish catch rates increased in 2022 from previous studies, indicating quality angling opportunities. Website. Because of the high densities of brown trout, harvesting fish is highly encouraged! Access information: A county-owned and operated park and boat ramp is located on the northwest side of the lake off of the Street. There are numerous boat access locations along the shores of Green Bay. Two separate peaks of nearly 500 fish each occurred, one during the last week of July and the other during the last week of August. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass densities were moderate, with smallmouth up to 17.9 inches and largemouth up to 17.6 inches. Access information: There is a public boat launch with good access and ample parking on the northwest side of the lake off Sportsman Lake Rd. Accessible shore fishing sites - regional maps, The Trout Regulations & Opportunities User Tool. With more than 15,000 lakes, over 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and roughly 150 species of fish bass, bluegills, bullheads, crappies, catfish, musky, perch, pike, walleye and more angling on any of Wisconsin's waters is guarenteed to be a great time. The special panfish regulation went into effect in 2016 and has worked with improving bluegill size structure and average length. The exception was in the spring of 2020 when browns were stocked directly into tributaries or harbors due to Covid restrictions. No minimum length limit. Anglers are encouraged to report tags and catch information by email: DNRFHWautomaFish@wisconsin.gov, phone: 920-787-5683, or mail: Wautoma DNR office (427 East Tower Drive, Suite 100, Wautoma WI 54982). West of Bark Point (WI-1): bag limit of 3; East of Bark Point (WI-2): bag limit of 2. Access information: The DNR holds several miles of streambank fishing easement on Pine Creek. Anglers reached the sport fishing allocation of the overall lake trout quota at the very end of the regular season, so no early closure was needed in 2023. Current regulation: For Green Bay and major tributaries: Open all year. Of interest: Lake Six provides a secluded northern pike opportunity off the beaten path, located south of Hurley. Overall, 2022 surveys indicate bluegill of high-quality size is abundant throughout this productive system. Wisconsin Stream and River Levels The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout Wisconsin. Species population information: Pompey Pillar Creek in Iowa County contains a mixed population of trout but is dominated by brown trout in the lower reaches. Fishing, Boat Landings and Fishing Guide Services in Grant County WI. Current regulation: The fishing season on these stocked lakes is from the first Saturday in May through the first Sunday in March of the following year. Fish Hatchery Sports Complex 417 Main St , Delafield, WI 53018. Current regulation: County-wide base regulation of 8-inch minimum, 3 trout total daily bag limit. A low-pulse electrofishing survey to identify young-of-year (YOY) recruitment in this stretch of river was conducted one week after the hoop net survey. The average length increased from 10.6 inches in our last survey ten years ago. Species population information: 2021-22 fyke netting for a two-year muskellunge adult population estimate revealed a quality population with fish over 50 inches present. Access information: There are numerous boat and shore access locations to fish. Because the vast size of the bay reduces competition between top predators and because it hosts an abundance of prey fish such as yellow perch, gizzard shad and round gobies, we do not see stunted populations of northern as is commonly seen in many inland lakes. Species population information: An average length of 9 inches. Access information: There is an excellent boat landing located along the north shore of Big Sand Lake on Boat Landing Lane, not far off Hwy 17. Big Rib River Fishery Area is 952 acres with many portions containing trout. Paul Piszczek, Fisheries Biologist, Superior. Current regulation: Daily bag limit of 3 trout over 8 inches. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/TributaryAccess.html. Among the 161 walleyes captured in fyke nets, 85 percent were at least 15 inches, 42 percent were legal fish 18 inches or longer, and 19 percent were at least 20 inches. Steve Lopez backed up his excellent first day of fishing and stacked up 16 pounds of bass on the scale for a two-day total of 33-12. LAKE TROUTSpecies population information: Lake Michigan provides fantastic fishing opportunities for lake trout, supported by stocking and natural reproduction. Lots of research is currently ongoing to help preserve this successful and sustainable fishery for years to come. Steelhead is rainbow trout that reside and live their adult life in Lake Michigan but migrate upstream into tributaries to spawn. River segment length: 3 miles. Shore fishing is permitted at Lambs Creek Park. 11 spots. Pumpkinseeds were sampled at a decent 26/mile and varied between 4 and 8 inches. Species population information: The largemouth bass fishery in Cox Hollow Lake provides fishing opportunities of all kinds. Only one percent of muskies in Mason and Evergreen lakes grew to 38 inches or longer, and only one 44-inch musky attained legal size. The current fishing regulation is designed to promote bass harvest. Species population information: Spring 2022 survey results demonstrated a developing panfish fishery that should provide you with opportunities for a nice fish fry. Maps for both boat launches and shore fishing locations can be found at: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/lakemichigan/TributaryAccess.html. Current regulation: Current bass regulations on Lake Nebagamon are a 14-inch minimum length limit with a five fish (largemouth and smallmouth combined) daily bag limit during the open harvest season. Post Fishing Report Report Water Temp TODAY'S HOT BUYS SAVE $7 Max-Ops Black Hard Side Handgun / Accessory Case MORE HOT BUYS Access information: Cox Hollow Lake is located in Governor Dodge state park. Consult the DNRs lake page for more lake and launch information (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lakes). Only juveniles 15 years of age and younger and certain disabled anglers may fish. BRULE - At 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, a veil of haze moved over the Bois Brule River valley. Access information: Two boat launches: Off County Hwy H (paved launch) and at the end of Mann Rd (launch is difficult for large boats/trailers to use). Current regulation: The regulation for catfish is no minimum length limit with a 10-fish daily bag limit and a 25-fish total daily bag limit. Brown trout collected during this survey measured 9.6 inches on average, with the largest fish measuring 17.7 inches. Whereas in 2015, 44 percent of bluegills were 6 inches and larger and 7 percent were 8 inches or larger. Access information: There is a public boat landing and shore fishing available at Wyona Park, managed by Columbia County. However, new survey results should get anglers excited about revisiting the lake or getting to know The Chip for the first time. Every fall, the Wisconsin DNR conducts a lake trout spawning survey on two nearshore reefs near Milwaukee. The 2022 ice season seemed to reflect our survey observations with many reports of good numbers as well as large fish. Here is an overview of my beloved Mission Bay . Keep in mind that everywhere is 5 mph, unless in a designated high speed area. Bluegill, black crappie, and walleye are also common in Lake Nebagamon offering anglers the opportunity for a multi-species outing. The pond is stocked annually with rainbow trout from the state hatchery system. Special county regulations 63% of the fish measured during the 2022 survey were over 14 inches with the largest being 21.7 inches. The shallow nature of Big Muskego Lake and its abundant aquatic plants attract anglers that prefer canoeing or kayaking in a wild and secluded setting hosted by abundant waterfowl. Additionally, there is a boat launch where trout anglers can access the Amherst Millpond portion of the Tomorrow River. River segment length: 5.2 miles of class I trout water. Early season walleye and sauger fishing is focused below the Wisconsin Dells Dam. There is also access at the Hwy 101 crossing. The model was updated and run during the spring of 2022. Of interest: Long Lake is the largest lake in Washburn County and is often referred to as the Walleye Capital of Wisconsin.. The Brill River has a respectable brown trout population with a good size structure. There is also an ADA-accessible fishing pier at the north end landing. Access information: Many great shore fishing locations and boat accesses can be found throughout Green Bay and its tributaries. Current regulation: The season is open year-round for panfish on the system. River segment length: 1.2 miles from the confluence with unnamed stream 129660 0 downstream to the mouth (confluence with Dell Creek). DNR surveyed the Lake Monona musky population using fyke nets in the spring of 2021 and 2022. Our sample included a 21.4-inch, memorable-size fish that ranked third longest among 11,269 largemouth basses measured in 224 surveys on Rusk County lakes and streams since 1970. Milwaukee Salmon and Trout Spawn. River segment length: 1.5 miles of class III brook trout waters. Overall, the 2022 survey data indicates quality size structure and above-average abundance. The daily bag limit is 5. The Kinni is considered one of the best brown trout streams in the Midwest with high densities of trout and many miles of fishing easements and public land owned by the DNR within the Kinnickinnic River Fishery Area that provide access to the stream. Northern pike fishing is especially great during the ice fishing season. BLUEGILL - 2022 spring netting surveys yielded a high-quality bluegill catch. Brown Trout numbers were high in 2022, averaging more than 1,000 catchable Brown Trout per mile. Check out the following websites for more details: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/boataccess/ https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_10.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_10.pdf. If you decide to fish the electric motor-only southern lobe of the lake, then let the sounds of the wild be the soundtrack of the day. Located between the Mississippi River and the raging Wisconsin River, Grant County provides the highest premium fishing spots in the Midwest. Dick Smith's has been a true family business since 1982 and is your one-stop shop for all your fishing needs. The goal of the offshore stocking is to increase the survival of stocked brown trout, which are typically stocked in April when walleye are making their annual spawning runs into the large tributaries of the Bay. Fly Fishing Wisconsin: An Angler's Guide Current regulation: Only two northern pike may be kept, and they must be at least 26 inches. Species population information: The walleye population in Lake Eau Claire, located in eastern Eau Claire County, continues to impress according to recent fisheries survey data. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding are permitted within the state park and a public beach and picnic area are provided. The largest fish captured in the survey was a 44-inch female. Lake Delton and the Wisconsin Dells area itself contain many tourist attractions that draw large numbers of visitors each year. Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-9 AM and 3-4 PM and 8-9 PM.
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