(a) All species | 1. Chetac lake, Grindstone lake, Lac Courte Oreilles lake, 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 down- stream 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 third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for largemouth bass | 18 for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
2. Blueberry lake, Durphee lake, 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 third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for largemouth 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 | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 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 third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for largemouth bass | None for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 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 |
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 largemouth 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 |
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) | 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 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 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Nelson lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 32 |
(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 lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 1 | 50 |
2. Black lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 1 | 28 |
3. Chippewa river from the Chippewa flowage dam (Winter dam) down- stream to and including the Raddison flowage and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 1 | 45 |
(f) Panfish | 1. Christner lake, Moose lake, Nelson lake, Sand lake, Sissabagama lake, Smith lake | 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, Lost Land lake, Round lake chain (Round lake, Little Round lake T41N-R8W-S36), Spring lake, Teal lake, Winter 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 |
4. Black Dan lake, Durphee lake, Lower Holly 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 becomes 25 in total | None |
5. Blueberry lake, Evergreen lake, Island lake, Loretta lake, Mason lake, Osprey 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 |
(g) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open sea- son 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, Namekagon 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, Chimpanazie creek, Deer creek (Meteor township), Forty-one creek, Hackett creek, Hatchery creek, 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 Radisson flowage including all tributaries upstream to the first dam or 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 |
2. Flambeau river, north fork Flambeau river and south fork Flambeau river including their tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, West Fork Chippewa river upstream to FR 174, Moose lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None except only 1 may be longer than 14 |
3. Clear lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 28 |
4. Big Chetac lake, Birch lake, Black Dan lake, Durphee lake, Island lake (T39N R5W S2), Osprey lake, Sand lake, including Sissabagama creek upstream to Sand lake road, 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 except the Chippewa river downstream from the Chippewa flowage (Winter) dam) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to November 30 | 5 in total | 15 |
(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 sea- son for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None |
2. Embarrass river down- stream from Pella dam, Wolf river downstream from Shawano dam | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip net- ting | 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, spear- ing, 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. Comet creek, Embarrass river (Middle branch) from county highway Z downstream to Homme Pond dam, Embarrass river (South branch) upstream from Tigerton dam, Jackson creek, 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 | 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 |
(a) All species | 1. Sheboygan marsh | a. Motor trolling is allowed 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) |
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 dis- abled 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 | 5 in total | 15 |
(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 |
2. Bass lake, Glen lake, Squaw 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 only1 fish may be longer than 18 |
(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. Cady creek, 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 Mallalieu 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 |
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. Cedar 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 |
(a) Lake sturgeon | 1. Jump river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in September to September 30 | 1 per season | 60 |
(b) Largemouth 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 third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for largemouth bass | None for largemouth bass only |
Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | 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 | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. 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 | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to18 inches is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
(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) 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 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Trempealeau river upstream of the dam in Blair, including all flow- ages and tributaries, Buffalo river upstream of high- way 93 bridge, including all flowages and tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | 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. Black river | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip net- ting, 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 net- ting, 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 |
(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 |
(c) Trout and salmon | 1. Bishop branch, Bishop Branch tributary, Cook creek, Creek 18-13, Maple Dale creek, Melancthon 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 |
2. Elk creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | Maximum length limit 12 |
3. Rullands coulee | 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 | 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 |
(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 |
(b) Cisco (lake herring), whitefish, and their hybrids | 1. Trout lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
b. Dip netting at any time, seining with a seine not 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 | 25 pounds and 1 fish in total | None |
b. Dip netting at any time. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Saturday nearest October 10 to February 1 | 25 pounds and 1 fish in total | None |
3. Nebish, Spruce, Mystery and Escanaba lakes | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 25 pounds and 1 fish 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 | — |
2., Big Portage lake, Big Muskellunge 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 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 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 |
3. Nebish lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 5 in total | None except the possession of fish from 9 to 12 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 |
6. Wildwood lake | a. Hook and line. Only artificial lures may be used | 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 November 15 | 5 in total | 14 |
7. Gunlock lake, Shishebogama lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June | 0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for largemouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of largemouth 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 |
(d) Muskellunge | 1. Trout lake, Little St. Germain lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 1 | 45 |
2. Upper Gresham lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 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 November 30 | 1 | 40 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37 |
4. Big Sand lake, Long lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 1 | 50 |
(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 sea- son for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None |
4. All other waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip net- ting | Continuous | None | None |
(g) 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, Little Tamarack creek, Military creek, Mishonagon creek, North creek and springs, Plum creek, Siphon creek and springs, 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 | 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 |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 1. Trout lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 15 |
2. 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) | 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 |
3. Anvil lake, Big Portage lake, Forest lake, Lost Canoe lake, Plum 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 |
4. Alder, Averill, Big (T42N R6E S4), Big Arbor Vitae, Big Muskellunge, Birch, Boulder, Buckskin, Clear, Crab, Emily, Fawn (T42N R5E S11), Fishtrap, Harris, High, Kentuck, Ike Walton, Island, Laura, Little Arbor Vitae, Little Star, Manitowish, North Crab, North Turtle, Oxbow, Presque Isle, Rest, Rock, Rush, South Turtle, Spider, Squaw, Star, Stone, Van Vliet, and Wild Rice lakes, Pike chain of lakes (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined) on the Price county border | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None but only 1 may be longer than 14 |
5. Big Crooked lake (T42N R6E S12), Jenny lake, Sanford lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
6. Big Crooked lake (T41N R5E S22), Gunlock lake, Lac du Flambeau Chain(includes Big Crawling Stone, Little Crawling Stone, Little Sand, Fence, Flambeau, Long Interlaken, Moss, North Placid, Pokegama, South Placid, To− To−Tom, White Sand(T41N R5E S27) and Whitefish lakes and all connecting waters), Little Trout lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37 | 18 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37 |
7. All other waters wholly within the area commonly known as the Lac du Flambeau reservation | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR20.37 | 15 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37 |
8. Dead Pike lake, Deerskin lake, Found lake, Long lake, Sparkling lake, White Sand lake (T42 N R7E S27) | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
10. Escanaba lake | a. Hook and line. Daily permit required. (see s. NR 20.41) | Continuous | 1 in total | 28 |
11. Sherman lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | None | None |
(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 |
2. Delevan lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
3. Lulu 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 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Delavan lake and its tributaries, Geneva lake, 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 |
(d) Panfish | 1. Lulu 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 south of Mills road upstream to Bluff creek headwaters east of highway P, Whitewater creek upstream of Willis Ray road to south of Mills road | 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. Delavan lake and its tributaries | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(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 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 |
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 |
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 |
4. Namekagon river north of state highway 77, Totagatic river | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to Friday pre- ceding third Satur- day 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 |
(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 upstream to the confluence of Totagatic river and Bergen creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None, but only 1 may be longer than 14 |
2. Shell lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 in total | None |
3. Balsam lake, Birch lake, Red Cedar lake, Long lake, Middle McKenzie lake, Nancy lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(a) All species | 1. Big Cedar lake, Pike 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) |
2. The following posted urban waters: Boot lake, Hartford millpond from the dam upstream to Marine drive, Homestead Hollow park pond, Kewaskum mill- pond 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 bull- heads 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 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Big Cedar and Gilbert lakes | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 40 |
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, 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. Big Cedar lake, Gilbert lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(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−Over land park pond, Menomonee Park pond, Minooka Park pond, Muskego Park pond, Nixon Park pond, Regal Park pond, Woodfield Park pond north, Woodfield Park pond south | 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 |
2. Eagle Spring 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 |
(d) Northern pike | 1. Big Muskego lake including Bass bay | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March | 1 until April 1, 2018, when it becomes 2 | 40 until April 1, 2018, when it becomes 26 |
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 |
(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 | 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 | 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 |
(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. Nagawicka lake, Oconomowoc lake, Pewaukee lake, Pine lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 3 in total | 18 |
(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 | 3 in total | None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18 |
(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 |
(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 |
(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 | 12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout |
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 | 5 in total | 15 |
(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 |
3. Hartford lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 in total | 18 |
(b) Northern pike | 1. Beans lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
2. Alpine lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
(c) Panfish | 1. Hartford lake, Little Hills 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 |
(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 setline500 feet or more from any dam. Whole or live bait fish may not be used on Poygan lake | Saturday nearest May20 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 | 5 in total | 15 |
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 1. Fox river downstream from Neenah−Menasha dams including Little Butte des Morts lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | 14 |
(b) Muskellunge | 1. Fox river downstream from Neenah−Menasha dams including Little Butte des Morts lake | a. Hook and line | Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30 | 1 | 50 |
(c) Northern pike | 1. Fox river downstream from Neenah−Menasha dams including Little Butte des Morts lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 | None |
(d) Rough fish | 1. Trout streams | a. Hook and line | During the open sea- son for trout | None | None |
b. By hand | Continuous | None | None |
2. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Hook and line, by hand, dip net- ting 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 net- ting, 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. Fox river downstream from Neenah−Menasha dams including Little Lake Butte des Morts | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 5 in total | None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35 |
(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 | 45 |
(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 flow- ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville downstream | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 2 | 26 |
(d) 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 |
(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. Buena Vista creek upstream to the Nepco dam, Yellow river downstream from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville including sloughs, bayous and flow- ages 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 | 5 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 |
(a) All species | 1. Green Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Winnebago system waters, all Lake Michigan and Green Bay tributaries in Brown, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, and Racine counties | 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 |
Sub. (73) (a) is amended eff. 5-4-18 to read: |
(a) All species | 1. Green Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan tributaries in Racine county | 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 |
4. Lake Winnebago system waters | a. Motor trolling is permitted with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures except on the Wolf river from its mouth at Lake Poygan upstream to the dam in the city of Shawano, and all its tributaries upstream to the first dam, including Cincoe lake and Partridge Crop lake in Winnebago, Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano counties. |
(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 down- stream from DePere 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 flat- head catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline | 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 1may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline | 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 |
6. All waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
