COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(21) FOREST (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(21) FOREST (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(g) Trout and salmon | 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 |
b. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | October 16 to November 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | -- |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(26) IRON (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 2. Gile flowage, Island lake (connected to Montreal river), Pine lake, 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, 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(26) IRON (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(37) MARATHON (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(e) Panfish | 4. Big Eau Pleine Reservoir | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(37) MARATHON (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(f) Trout and salmon | 2. Comet creek, Embarrass river (south branch), Little Wolf river, 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(38) MARINETTE (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) |
(d) Trout and salmon | 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 |
b. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used | October 16 to November 15 | All trout caught shall be immediately released | — |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(38) MARINETTE (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) |
(d) Trout and salmon | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(39) MARQUETTE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(d) Northern pike | 2. Sharon lake, Tuttle Lake | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 5 | None |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(42) MONROE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Northern pike | 2. Lake Tomah | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March | 1 | 3240 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(43) OCONTO (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub. (73)) |
(a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth 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 largemouth bass |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(44) ONEIDA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth bass | None for largemouth bass only except the possession of bassfish 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 |
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 | 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 |
Monday following the first Sunday in March to Friday preceding the first Saturday in May | 0 | None |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(44) ONEIDA (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(49) POLK (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(d) Panfish | 1. Cedar lake, Big Round lake | a. Hook and line | Continuous | 10 in total | None |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(50) PORTAGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(d) Northern pike | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(50) PORTAGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(f) Trout and salmon | 1. Bradley creek, Flume creek, Little Wolf river, Rainy creek, Tomorrow (Waupaca) river (upper) upstream from Clementson 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(51) PRICE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Muskellunge | 1. Butternut lake, 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 |
(h) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 2. Butternut lake (on Ashland County border), Long (Boyd’s) lake, 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 | None but only 1 may be longer than 1415 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(51) PRICE (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(h) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(53) RICHLAND (for species and waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(e) Trout and salmon | 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 |
5. Gault Hollow creek downstream from county highway H, Mill creek from state highway 14 upstream to Quarry Hill road, 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 | -- |
6. Smith Hollow creek downstream of Robin Holow road, Willow creek from Lost Hollow road upstream to state highway 58 bridge 0.25 miles north of Loyd | 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 | -- |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(55) RUSK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(f) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 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 | None but only 1 may be longer than 1415 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(56) SAUK (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(57) SAWYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(57) SAWYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(57) SAWYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(f) Panfish | 1. Christner lake, Moose 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 |
4. Black Dan lake, Durphee lake and Schoolhouse lake combined, 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 |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 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, 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 | None except only 1 may be longer than 14 |
4. Big Chetac lake, Birch lake (on Washburn county border), Black Dan lake, Durphee lake and Schoolhouse lake combined, Island lake (T39N R5W S2), 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(57) SAWYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids | 5. 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(58) SHAWANO (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(e) Trout and salmon | 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, Comet creek, Jackson creek | a. Hook and line | First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 | 3 in total | 8 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(64) VILAS (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(a) All species | 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 |
COUNTY AND SPECIES | WATERS | AUTHORIZED METHODS | OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive) | DAILY BAG LIMIT | MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES) |
(64) VILAS (for species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)) |
(c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 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 largemouth 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 |
