CR_15-023 Fishing regulations on inland, outlying, and boundary waters of Wisconsin  

  • NR 20.2 0 Count y an d statewid e table . I n thi s section, subs. (1 ) throug h (72 ) lis t water s o r portion s o f water s b y county and specify authorized methods, open seasons, daily bag limits and siz e restriction s fo r th e takin g o f fis h tha t ar e exception s t o the general rule s specifie d i n sub . (73) . Dail y ba g limit s identifie d in this sectio n ar e individua l wate r limit s tha t appl y t o th e water s or portions of waters specified and may be combined with other waters or portions of waters, but no person may exceed the total daily ba g limi t i n s . N R 20.1 8 unles s authorize d b y s . N R 20.3 5 or for a specifi c wate r liste d i n s . N R 20.20 , 21.0 4 , 22.04 o r 23.0 5 (5) .
    COUNTY AND SPECIES
    W A TERS
    AUTHORIZED METHODS
    OPE N SEASON
    (bot h dates inclusive)
    DAI L Y BAG LIMIT
    MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHE R SIZE RESTRICTIONS (INCHES)
    (1) ADAMS (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Mason lake; W isconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    As specified in this     As specified in this subsection or sub.   subsection or sub. (73)
    (73)
    (b) Lake stu r geon
    1 . W isconsin river from the dam in W isconsin Dells upstream, including all flowages and tributaries upstream to first dam or highway bridge
    a. None
    No open season
     
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d - ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total   14
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1. W isconsin river inclu d - ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge upstream from the Castle Rock dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1   45
    (e ) Northern pike
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d - ing its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1   32
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Arrowhead lake, Camelot lake, Lake Sherwood
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but None
    no more than 10
    of a single species
    until March 1 ,
    2026 when it
    reverts to 25 in
    total
    2. Parker lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but None
    no more than 5
    of a single species
    until March 1 ,
    2026 when it
    becomes 25 in
    total
    3. Crooked lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but None
    no more than 5
    of a single species
    until Marc h 1 ,
    2026 when it
    becomes 25 in
    total
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total None
    (g) Trout and salmon
    1. Fairbanks creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    2. Fordham creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    3. Lawrence creek
    a. Hook and line
    F irst Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    4. Neenah creek
    a. Hook and line , only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    5. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d - ing 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) ASHLAND (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superio r , see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1.Day lake, East T win lake, Lake Three, Little Clam lake, Mineral lake, Spille r - bu r g lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2. Beaver 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 ) Lake stu r geon
    1. East Fork Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flowages flo w ing into the Chippewa river upstream to the first hig h - way or railroad bridge, including Pelican lake, and North Fork Flambeau river including sloughs, bayous and flowages flowing into the Flambeau river upstream to the first hig h way or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in Se p tember to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1. Day lake, East T win lake, English lake, Mineral lake, Potte r lake , Spider−Moquah chain of lakes, Spillerbu r g lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    28
    (e ) Northern pike
    1 . T ributaries and co n nected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Lake Galilee
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on trib u taries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    2. Bad river upstream to Copper falls
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    c. Spearing sunset to sunrise for bu r bot only
    December 15 to Jan u ary 31
    None
    None
    3. Portions of the Chippewa river and White river that are not trout streams
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    4. All other tributaries to Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    5. All other waters and po r tions of waters not listed
    a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. Bad river downstream from Devil’s Gate (Copper F alls ) , Brun s weiller river downstream from highway . 13, Marengo river downstream from state highway 13, Potato river, White river downstream from White River dam
    a. Hook and line
    Last Saturday in March to November 15
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 1 5 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout
    Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    2. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 1 5 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout
    Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    3. Marengo river upstream from highway 13
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (i) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1 . Spider−Moquah chain of lakes
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    3. Gordon lake, Lake Gal i lee, Zielke lake, North Fork Flambeau river and its tri b utaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Mineral lake , Spillerburg lake
    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
    4. All tributaries and co n nected sloughs to Lake
    Superior
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in
    March
    5 in total
    15 but only 1 may be longer than 20
    (3) BARRON (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a ) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Big Dummy lake, Little Dummy lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in
    May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18
    None except the po s session of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited
    2. Bea r lake , Horseshoe lake (T36N, R14E, S3, 1 15 ac.), Lower T urtle lake, Upper T urtle lakes ; All lakes and flowages partially within Burnett or Washburn counties, excluding Red Cedar lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (c ) Muskellunge
    1. Rice lake, Stump lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Prairie lake, Chetek lake, Pokegama lake, Mud lake, T en Mile lake, Staples lake, Bass lake (T33N R10W S34), Horseshoe lake (T34N R14W S7), Big Dummy lake, Little Dummy lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Rough fish
    1. Trout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Beaver Dam lake
    a. Hook and line, dip netting, spea r - ing, by hand at any time for smelt only
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Seining at any time for smelt with seines not more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) Trout and salmon
    1 . Beaver Dam lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2 . Brill river
    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
    5 in total
    None
    (g ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Red Ceda r , Hemlock, Beaver Dam, Bea r , Hors e - shoe, (T36N, R14E, S3,
    1 15 ac.), Lower T urtle, and Upper T urtle lakes
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15
    (4) B A YFIELD (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superio r , see sub . (73))
    (a ) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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. Inch lake
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    0
    --
    (b) Lake sturgeon
    1. Namekagon river dow n stream from N amekagon lake including flowages, T otagatic river downstream from T otagatic lake inclu d ing flowages
    a. None
    No open season
    --
    --
    (c ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Cable and W iley lakes
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r gemouth bass
    18 for largemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2. Pigeon lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 3 for la r gemouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r ge- mouth bass from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18
    3. Lake Owen , Lower Eau Claire lake, Upper Eau Claire lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r gemouth bass
    None
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (d) Muskellunge
    1. Jackson lake, Namekagon lake (including Garden lake)
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday n earest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (e) Northern pike
    1 . Diamond lake, all trib u taries and connected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (f) Panfish
    1. Bladder lake, Sawdust lakes, Middle Eau Claire lake, Bony lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (g) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on trib u taries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    2. Fish Creek slough dow n - stream from the junction of North and South Fish creeks
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    c. Spearing with bow and arrow or crossbow only
    Saturday nearest May 20 to July 1
    None
    None
    d. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other tributaries to Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    c. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    4. All other waters or po r tions of waters not listed
    a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h) T rout and salmon
    1. Bark river and all its tributaries, Bono creek, Boyd creek, Cranberry river , East Fork Cranberry river downstream from Lenawee road, Flag river downstream from its confluence with East Fork Flag rive r , Iron river downstream from the sea lamprey barrier at the former site of the Orienta dam, North Fish creek downstream from its confluence with Pine creek (T47N R6W S13), Onion river downstream from Lake Superior District Power Company power line (T49N R4W S6), Pikes creek downstream from the Red dam, Pine creek dow n stream from its confluence with Little Pine creek, Sioux river dow nstream from the Big Rock Falls pool (T49N R4W S19), Siskiwit river downstream from the second bridge from its mouth, Whittlesey creek downstream from Town Hall road
    a. Hook and line
    Last Saturday in March to November 15
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 1 5 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout
    Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    2. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 1 5 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout
    Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    3. Cap creek, Schultz springs
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    4. Iron river upstream from the sea lamprey barrier at the former site of the Orienta dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    5. Long lake branch of the White river , White river downstream from Pikes bridge to White River dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    1 in total
    18
    6. White river upstream from Pikes bridge, White river (East Fork), White river (South For and springs), White river (West Fork) and White river unnamed tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30
    3 in total
    8
    7. Namekagon river
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    1 in total
    14
    8. Marengo 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
    9 . All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (i ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Bony lake, Jackson lake, Middle Eau Claire lake, Namekagon lake (including Garden lake), Pike Lake chain (includes Buskey Bay lake, Millicent lake, Hart lake, T win Bear lake, Eagle lake, Flynn lake and McCarry lake)
    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. All tributaries to Lake Superior and their co n nected sloughs
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15 but only 1 may be
    longer than 2 0
    3. Diamond lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    15, except the posse s - sion of fish from 2 0 to 2 8 is prohibited and only 1 may be longer than 28
    4. Lake Owen , Lower Eau Claire lake, Upper Eau Claire lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (5) BROWN (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries not specified in this subsection, see sub . (73).
    (a) All species
    1. The following posted urban waters: Manger lagoon, city of Green Bay
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s - abled pursuant to s.
    29.193 (3) (a), (b) or
    (c), Stats., may fish
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) Catfish
    1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25
    None
    b. Set or bank pole and setline
    Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Lilly lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    No ne except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (d) Muskellunge
    1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial Day to November 30
    1
    50
    (e) Northern pike
    1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Lilly lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line, dip netting, by hand, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    c. Set or bank pole and setline
    Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
    None
    None
    3. All other waters except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    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 ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    None, pursuant t o s. NR 20.35
    (6) BUF F ALO (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Buffalo river from the state highway 37 bridge and the Chippewa river downstream to the Burling- ton Northern and Santa Fe railroad track s
    a. Hook and line, Set or bank pole
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c ) Lake sturgeon
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first high- way or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Nort h ern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first highway or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    None
    (f ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Bu f falo river from the state highway 37 bridge and the Chippewa river downstream to the Burlin g - ton Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Set or bank pole
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon
    1. Bear creek and all its tributaries (including Newton Valley creek and Creek 5-9)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Chippewa river upstream from the Burlington Nort h ern and Santa Fe railroad bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and streams flowing into the Chippewa river from their mouths up to the first hig h way or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (7) BURNETT (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1. Y ellow lake, Little Y ellow lake, Danbury flowage, Y ellow river from Y ellow lake downstream to the Danbury dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in Se p tember to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    2. St. Croix river
    a. Hook and line
    June 16 to March 1
    0, catch and release only
    --
    (c) La r gemouth 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 pr e ceding third Satu r day in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    2 . W ebb lake and all other waters not listed in this paragraph that are south of a line following state highway 77, including all lakes and flowages south of that line
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    3. Namekagon rive r , St. Croix rive r , T otagatic river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday pr e - ceding third Satu r day in June
    0 for smallmouth bass , 5 fo r la r ge- mout h bass
    14 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Dunham lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) T rout 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 ) W alleye, sauge r , and hybrids
    1. Big McKenzie lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (8) CALUMET (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (b) Rough fish
    1. Trout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Winnebago lake
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Spearing
    April 21 to February 1
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time within 500 feet of shore
    April 25 to May 31
    None
    None
    d. Set or bank pole and setline
    Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
    None
    None
    3. All other waters except Lake W innebago System waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (9) CHIPPE W A (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flo w - ages up to the first road bridge or railroad bridge on all tributary streams; Chain lake, Long lake (T32N R8W) including Herde and Dark lakes
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1. Chippewa river including Holcombe flowage, Cornell flowage, Old Abe lake, Jump river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in Se p tember to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (c ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Long lake (T32N R8W) including Herde and Dark lakes
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total but only 1 may be smallmouth bass
    None for largemouth bass, 18 for smallmouth bass
    2. Sand lake (on Rusk county border)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    3. Round lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (d ) Panfish
    1. Long lake (T32N R8W) including Herde and Dark lakes , Hodge lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1 . El k creek and all its tributaries (including Big Eld creek, cree k 35−12, creek 5-16, creek 17-11, creek 4-2, and creek19-16)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    2. Duncan creek dow n stream of Bloomer dam to county highway B
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    3. McCann creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout, m aximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    4 . All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (f ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Chippewa river and its impoundments and trib u taries upstream to the first dam or lake including Y ellow river upstream to the Suetlik dam at Cadott and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Long lake (T32N R8W) inclu d ing Herde and Dark lakes, Jump river and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in
    March
    5 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 1 4 through 1 8 is prohi b ited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    2. Sand lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (10) CLARK (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Arbutus lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    (c ) Panfish
    1. Arbutus lake, including the Black river from Arbutus lake upstream to state highway 95, the East Fork of the Black river upstream to East Fork Road, and Arnolds creek upstream to Bachelors avenue
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (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
    (11) COLUMBIA (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Lower W isconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to November 30
    10 in total
    None
    (c) Hybrid striped bass
    1. Columbia lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (d) Lake stu r geon
    1. Lower W isconsin river upstream from the dam in W isconsin Dells
    a. None.
    No open season
    (e) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Columbia lake, Lazy lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1 in total
    18
    2. Baraboo rive r , Crawfish river except Lazy lake, Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of hig h - way 33 at Portage, lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    3. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the ea s terly crossing of highway33, Park lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (f ) Northern pike
    1. Lower W isconsin river upstream from the dam at W isconsin Dells
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    2. Columbia lake, Baraboo rive r , Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of highway #33 at Portage, Crawfish rive r , lowe r W i s consin river downstream from the dam at W isconsin Dells
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    3. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the ea s terly crossing of highway 33, Park lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (g ) Trout and salmon
    1. Durward Glen creek (Prentice creek)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout, m aximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    2. Lodi (Spring) creek downstream from county highway J
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    3. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h ) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river upstream from Park lake to the easterly crossing of highway 33, Park lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. Columbia lake, Baraboo rive r , Fox river downstream from the westerly crossing of highway 33 at Portage, Crawfish river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    3. Lower Wisconsin river upstream from the Prairie du Sac dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15 minimum but the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28
    4. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the Prairie du Sac dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    (i ) White bass
    1. Columbia lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3
    18
    (j ) Y ellow bass
    1. Columbia lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3
    18
    (12) CR A WFORD (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Kickapoo river from 200 feet below the Gays Mills dam downstream to the W isconsin river, Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . Kickapoo river from 200 feet below the Gays Mills dam downstream to the W isconsin rive r , Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t - line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Halls branch, Plum creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    2. Hoover creek, Unnamed creek 36-14 (T9N R3W S36)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    3. Knapp creek, Plum run downstream from county highway U
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    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
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    (13) DANE (For species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: T oken Creek ponds, Syene ponds
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s - abled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a),
    (b ) o r (c) , Stats.,
    ma y fish
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 pa n - fish and bul l heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) Catfish
    1. Lower W isconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam downstream to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to November 30
    10 in total
    None
    2. Lower W isconsin river downstream from the rai l - road bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Koshkonong lake, lower W isconsin rive r , Busse y ville (Koshkonong) creek downstream from county highway B
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Mendota lake, Fish lake, Mud lake (sec 3&4, T9N, R7E)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (d) Muskellunge
    1. Wingra lake, Monona
    lake, Waubesa lake, Upper Mud lake, Yahara river from Tenney locks down- stream to Babcock dam, Nine Springs creek, Swan
    creek, Wingra creek, Stark- weather creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May
    to December 31
    1
    45
    (e) Northern pike
    1. Koshkonong lake, lower W isconsin rive r , Busse y - ville (Koshkonong) creek downstream from county highway B
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Mendota lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    40
    (f) Rough fish
    1 . Lower W isconsin river downstream from the rai l - road bridge in Sauk City
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon
    1. Black Earth creek from U.S. highway 14 on the east side of the city of Mazomanie upstream to South Valley road, Mount Vernon creek from county highway U downstream to state highway 92
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Koshkonong lake, Bu s seyville (Koshkonong) creek dow n stream from county highway B
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2 . Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    3 . Mendota lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (14) DODGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Beaver Dam lake, Fox lake, Sinnissippi lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock river, Horicon marsh, Crawfish river, Bea- ver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubicon river, Waterloo (Maunesha) creek, Wildcat rive r
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Fox lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock rive r , Horicon marsh, Crawfish rive r , Bea ver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubicon river, Waterloo (Maunesha) creek, Wildcat river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Fox lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    32
    (d ) T rout 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
    (e ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Lost lake, Sinnissippi lake, Rock rive r , Horicon marsh, Crawfish rive r , Bea ver Dam river downstream from the dam in the city of Beaver Dam, Rubicon rive r , W aterloo (Maunesha) creek, W ildcat river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2. Fox lake, Beaver Dam lake and its tributaries, Be a ver creek, Mill creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (15) DOOR (for species or waters not listed, including Green Ba y , Lake Michigan and their tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Clarks lake, Kangaroo lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Rough fish
    1. Trout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Green Ba y , Lake Michigan and their tributaries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (c ) Trout and salmon
    1. All waters except Green Bay, Lake Michigan and their tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (d) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
    1. Kangaroo lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    18
    (16) DOUGLAS (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superio r , see sub. (73)). Note: Allouez ba y , Little Pokegama ba y , Kimballs bay and Pokegama bay are considered part of the St. Louis rive r , a W isconsin−Minnesot a boundar y wate r . See ch. NR 21 . The Nemadji river is an inland water that is contiguous with these W isconsin−Minnesota boundary waters but is regulated under this subsection.
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2
    a. Hook and line fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise on the Brule river from the last Saturday in March to the day before the first Saturday in May and from October 1 to November 15
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    As specified in this subsection or sub. (73)
    (b) Lake stu r geon
    1. Nemadji rive r , St . Croix river and its flowages including Upper St. Croix lake upstream from the dam at Gordon flowage , T otagatic river and its flowages
    a. None
    No open season
    2. St. Croix river and its flowages downstream from the dam at Gordon flowage
    a. Hook and line
    June 16 to March 1
    0, catch and release only
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Nemadji river
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday preceding Memorial day to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    12
    2. All lakes and flowages partially within Burnett and W ashburn counties , Lower Eau Claire lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday pr e ceding third Satu r day in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (d) Muskellunge
    1. Nemadji river
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (e) Northern pike
    1. Nemadji river
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday 2 weeks prior to the Saturday nearest Memorial day to March 1
    2
    None
    2 . T ributaries and co n nected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    3. Bond lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (f) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on trib u - taries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    2. Amnicon rive r , Nemadji river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    c. Spearing sunset to sunrise only for burbot
    December 15 to Jan u ary 31
    None
    None
    3. All other tributaries to Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    4. Black river from its mouth on the Nemadji river upstream to the first rai l road bridge (Minneapolis, St . Pau l an d Saul t St. Marie)
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Spearing su n set to sunrise only for burbot
    December 15 to Jan u ary 31
    None
    None
    5. All other waters or po r tions of waters not listed except Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon KEEP THIS as (g) 1.
    1. Amnicon river downstream from Amnicon falls, Black river downstream from Big Manitou falls, Middle river downstream from U.S. highway 2, Nemadji river downstream from Great Northern Railroad bridge (T47N R14W S4), Poplar river downstream from U.S. highway 2, St. Louis river downstream from the Wisconsin-Minnesota state line
    a. Hook and line
    Last Saturday in March to November 15
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout
    Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8
    2. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2
    a. Hook and line. Fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise on the Brule river from the last Saturday in March to the day before the first Saturday in May and from October 1 to November 15
    Last Saturday in March to November 15
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout
    Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8
    3. Brule river from county highway S downstream to county highway B
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30
    3 in total but only 2 may be brown trout and only 1 may be rainbow trout
    Brook trout 10, brown trout 15, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    4. All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to Se p tember 30
    5 in total but only2 may be brown trout longer than 1 5 and only 1 may be a rainbow trout
    Brook trout 8, brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26
    5. All other waters not listed except Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Nemadji river
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday 2 weeks prior to the Saturday nearest Memorial day to March 1
    2 in total
    15
    2 . T ributaries to Lake Sup e rior and their connected sloughs upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    1 5 , but only 1 may be longer than 20
    3. Beauregard lake, Minong flowage including Cra n berry lake and upstream to the confluence of T otagatic river and Be r gen creek in W ashburn county
    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
    4. Lake Nebagamon , Lower Eau Claire lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (17) DUNN (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chippewa rive r , Men o - min lake, T ainter lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c ) Lake stu r geon
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in Se p tember to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Dunville bottoms, Chi p pewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and ba y ous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Nort h - ern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam dow n -
    stream to its confluence with the Chippewa rive r , Pepin county
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. Dunville bottoms, Chi p pewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and ba y ous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Nort h - ern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam dow n stream to its confluence with the Chippewa rive r , Pepin county
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Menomin lake including the Red Cedar river upstream from Lake Men o - min to the Cedar Falls dam, T ainter lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, set or bank pole, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. Cady creek, Eau Galle river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    2 . Elk creek upstream from Elk Creek Lake dam ( including Big Elk creek, Creek 17− 1 1 , Creek 2-8, Creek 1-1)
    a. Hook and line
    First Sa turday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    3. Elk Creek lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    4. Elk creek downstream from Elk Creek Lake dam and all its tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    1 in total
    18
    5. Sand creek from 10 th street downstream to Red Cedar river
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    1 in total
    18
    6. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (i ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Dunville bottoms, Chi p - pewa river including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge, Red Cedar river including sloughs and ba y ous from its confluence with the Chippewa river to the Lake Menomin Nort h ern States Power dam, Eau Galle river beginning at the Lake Eau Galle dam dow n stream to its confluence with the Chippewa rive r , Pepin county
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (18) EAU CLAIRE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flo w ages up to the first road bridge or railroad bridge on all tributary streams, Altoona lake, Eau Claire lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    w. Chippewa river downstream from the dam in Eau Claire
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c ) Lake sturgeon
    1. Chippewa river including Dells pond
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Chippewa river dow n - stream from Dells dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first hig h - way or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Half Moon Lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 14 to 18 is prohi b ited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. Chippewa river dow n - stream from Dells dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first hig h - way or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Altoona Lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Lake Eau Claire
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Chippewa river dow n - stream from the dam in Eau Claire
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, set or bank pole, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. Bears Grass creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout, Maximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    2. Elk creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    3. Otter creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (i ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Chippewa river dow n stream from Dells dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first hig h way or railroad bridge; Eau Claire river including sloughs and bayous from Altoona dam downstream to the Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2. Chippewa river upstream from Dells Pond dam including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (19) FLORENCE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Halsey lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Halsey lake, Keyes lake, Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r ge- mouth bass from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited 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 po s session of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (c ) Cisco (lake he r - ring), whitefish, and their hybrids
    1. Keyes lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 pounds and one fish in total
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time
    Saturday nearest October 10 to Jan u ary 15
    3 in total
    None
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Lake Ellwood
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    40
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Halsey lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    2. Sea Lion lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes)
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (f ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g ) T rout and salmon
    1. Brule river upstream from U.S. highway 2
    a. Hook and line
    No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30
    5 in total
    Brown trout 12, brook trout 8
    2. Brule river downstream from U.S. highway 2
    a . Hook and line
    No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30
    5 in total
    7
    3 . Keyes lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    2 in total
    12
    4 . Popple river downstream from state highway 139
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    October 16 to November 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    5 . Woods creek
    a. Hook and line
    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
    3 in total
    8
    (h ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Keyes lake , Sea Lion lake, Spread Eagle chain of lakes (Bass, East, Long, Middle, North, Railroad, South and West lakes)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3
    18
    (20) FOND DU LAC (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Forest lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    0
    2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Forest lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    0
    2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    3. Kettle Moraine lake, Long lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    (d) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2 . W innebago lake
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Spearing
    April 21 to February 1
    None
    None
    c. Set or bank pole and setline500 feet or more from any dam
    Saturday nearest May20 to September 30
    None
    None
    3. Fond du Lac river from its mouth upstream for 3 miles
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b . Spearing
    April 21 to February 1
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting
    May 1 to March 15
    Suckers 0, other rough fish none
    None
    4. All other waters except Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. Silver creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (f ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Forest lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    0
    2. Mullet lake, Rock river including Horicon marsh
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    None
    (21) FOREST (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Butternut lake, Franklin lake, Lucerne lake, Metonga lake, Pickerel lake, Pine lake, W abikon lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Cisco and whitefish
    1. Lucerne lake
    a. Hook and line only
    Continuous
    25 pounds and one fish in total
    None
    (c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Crane lake, Luna lake, McKinley lake, Pickerel lake, Three Johns lake, White Deer lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2. Trump lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 3 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r gemouth bass from 14through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    (d) Muskellunge
    1. Julia lake (T38N R 1 1E S1)
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    28
    (e) Northern pike
    2. Stevens lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Riley and Wabikon lake s combined
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Lucerne lake including thoroughfares and trib u - taries 200 feet upstream or downstream from the lake basin
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    Directive of the regional director
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting for other rough fish
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. Brule river
    a. Hook and line
    No early catch and release season. Last Saturday in April to September 30
    5 in total
    Brown trout 12, brook trout 8
    2. Brule creek , Brule springs, Elvoy creek, Elvoy springs (T41N R13E S20),
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    10
    3. East Branch Lily river, Fourmile creek, Lily river, Unnamed creek 11-8, Unnamed creek 12-9, Unnamed creek 13-15
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    4. Peshtigo river, Rat river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    October 16 to November 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    5. Lucerne lake
    a. Hook and line
    Lak e trou t : f irs t Sat urday in May at 5:00 a. m. to September 30 ; o ther trout: f irst Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    Lake trout 1, o ther trout 3 in total
    Lake trout 30, o ther trout 8
    6. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (i ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Crane lake , Lucerne lake , Metonga lake, Pickerel lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. Butternut lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in
    March
    5 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 1 4 through 1 8 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (22) GRANT (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Blue river from the state highway 133 bridge dow n - stream to the W isconsin rive r , Grant river from Po r ters bridge on state hig h way 35 downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks, Platte rive r , from the state highway 81 bridge dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rai l road tracks
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t - line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2 . Blue river from the state highway 133 bridge dow n - stream to the W isconsin rive r , Grant river from Po r ters bridge on state hig h - way 35 downstream to the Burlington Northern and
    Santa Fe railroad tracks, Platte rive r , from the state highway 81 bridge dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t - line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f) Trout and salmon
    1. Big Green river upstream from state highway 133, Big Spring branch downstream from Pine Tree road, Borah creek, Crooked creek, Little Grant river from Govier road upstream to Miner road, Six Mile branch
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    2. Big Spring Branch upstream from Pine Tree road
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    3. Blue river from Biba road upstream to Snow Bottom road, Castle Rock creek from Witek road upstream to the second county highway Q bridge (T7N R1W S30 SESE), Millville creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    4. Blue river upstream from Snow Bottom road, Bronson creek downstream from Vavricka road, Castle Rock creek and spring from Church road downstream to the second county highway Q bridge (T7N R1W S30 SESE), Doc Smith branch from Castle Rock creek upstream to 0.5 miles upstream from Everson road, Little Platte river from Waterfall road upstream to state highway 80
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    5. Grant river from county highway A upstream to county highway K
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    6. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    (23) GREEN (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) Catfish
    1. Pecatonica river
    Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    b. Set or bank pole and setline
    500 feet or more from any dam.
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Pecatonica river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Pecatonica river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (d) Rough fish
    1 . Pecatonica river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t - line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout 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 ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Pecatonica river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (24) GREEN LAKE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Big Green lake, Fox rive r , Maria lake, Puckaway lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous for channel catfish. First Saturday in May to September 30 for flathead ca tfish
    25 in total but only 1 may be flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline
    None except for fla t head catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr ohibited
    2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton t o W icks Landing at Fox River Drive only
    a. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam
    Saturday nearest May 20 to Septe m ber 30
    None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or se t - line
    None except for fla t - head catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr o hibited
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Maria lake, Puckaway lake, Puckyan river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Puckaway lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    2. Fox river upstream from the dam above Princeton (excluding Puckaway lake), Maria lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Fox river downstream from first dam upstream from Princeton
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t 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 W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r ing, dip netting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Big Green lake and trib u taries upstream to first dam
    a. Hook and line
    No early catch and release season on the tributary streams upstream to the first dam . Lak e trou t : first Saturday in January to September 30; o the r trou t : firs t Sat urday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    L ake trout 2 , o ther trout 3 in total
    Lake trout 17, o ther trout 14
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river upstream from first dam above Princeton, Maria lake, Puckaway lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (25) IO W A (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39, lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d ) Northern pike
    1 . T win V alley lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    40
    2. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39, lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Cox Hollow lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2 . T win V alley lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f) Rough fish
    1 . Lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon
    1. Baker creek, Big Spring branch, Cave Ho l low creek, Otter creek upstream from Cave Hollow road, Pompey Pillar creek upstream from county highway I, Trout creek upstream from Dry dam
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    2. Blue river upstream to 0.5 miles upstream of Blue River road
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    3. Gordon creek from state highway 78 upstream to Spring Creek road, Six Mile branch upstream to Farmers Ridge road
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    4. Mill creek from Mill road downstream to county highway H, Pompey Pillar creek downstream from county highway I, Smokey Hollow creek downstream from county highway P, Trout creek upstream to Dry dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    5. Naverson creek, Otter creek from county highway II upstream to Plank road
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    6. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Blackhawk, Cox Hollow and T win V alley lakes
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. East branch Pecatonica river downstream from state highway 39
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    3. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    (26) IRON (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Superio r , see sub . (73))
    (a) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Evelyn lake, O’Brien lake, One Man lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2 . W ilson lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r ge- mouth bass from 12 through 16 is prohi b ited
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 12 through 16 is prohi b ited
    3 . Trude lake, Turtle−Flambea u flow age
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r ge- mouth bass from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    4. Gile flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 3 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r ge- mouth bass from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 14 through 18 is prohi b ited and only one may be longer than 18
    5. McDermott 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
    (b ) Lake stu r geon
    1. North Fork Flambeau river downstream from the T urtle Flambeau flowage dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in Se p - tember to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    ( c ) Muskellunge
    1. Owl lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1 in total
    28
    (d ) Northern pike
    1 . T ributaries and co n nected sloughs to Lake Superior upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1 . T urtle−Flambea u flow age including T rude lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    Crappie 10, other sp e cies none
    2. Pine lake, Bearskull lake, Island lake, Spider lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (f ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time for smelt only on tributaries to Lake Superior from the mouth upstream for one-half mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    2. All other tributaries to Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line, by hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only from the mouth upstream fo r one−hal f mile
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne tting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g ) T rout and salmon
    1. Graveyard creek and its tributaries, Montreal river dow n stream from Superior falls, Oronto creek and its tributaries, Parker creek
    a. Hook and line
    Last Saturday in March to November 15
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout
    Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8
    2 . All other tributaries and portions of tributaries to Lake Superior not listed above
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to September 30
    5 in total but only 2 may be brown trout longer than 15 and only 1 may be rainbow trout
    Brown trout 10, salmon 12, rainbow trout 26, brook trout 8
    3 . All other waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (h ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Grand Portage lake, Me rcer lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. Gile flowage, Island lake, Pine lake, Randall lake, Sherman lake, North Fork Flambeau river and its tributaries, West Branch Montreal river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None, but only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    3. Tributaries to Lake Superior and their connected sloughs
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15, but only 1 fish may be longer than 20
    (27) JACKSON (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Arbutus lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Black river from the U.S. highway 12 bridge in the city of Black River Falls downstream
    a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1 . Lake W azee
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    14
    (d ) Northern pike
    1 . T rempealeau rive r , including all flowages and tributaries, Bu f falo rive r , including all flowages and tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    (e) Panfish
    1 . Lake Wazee , Arbutus lake, including the Black river upstream from Arb u tus lake to state highway 95, the East Fork of the Black river upstream to East Fork Road, and Arnolds creek upstream to Bachelors A ve.
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (f) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Black river from the U.S. highway 12 bridge in the city of Black River Falls downstream
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - 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 ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) Trout and salmon
    1. Lake Wazee
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    2 in total
    12
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (h) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
    1. Lake Wazee
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2 in total
    15
    (28) JEFFERSON (For species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Koshkonong lake, Rock lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Koshkonong lake, Bark river downstream from the dam at Hebron, Bean lake, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek, Crawfish rive r , Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Rock rive r , Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, W aterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Koshkonong lake, Bark river downstream from the dam at Hebron, Bean lake, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek, Crawfish rive r , Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Rock rive r , Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, W aterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (d ) Trout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    ( e ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Koshkonong lake, Bark river downstream from the dam at Hebron, Bean lake, Busseyville (Koshkonong) creek, Crawfish rive r , Goose lake, Hahns lake, Mud lake, Red Cedar lake, Rock rive r , Scuppernong river downstream from the dam at Palmyra, W aterloo creek downstream from the Malthouse dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (29) JUNEAU (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Kilburn flowage, W i s - consin river and its sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, including only that portion of Castle Rock flowage south of the county highway G bridge
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all flowages and trib utaries upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. None
    No open season
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Y ellow river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemo n weir river and sloughs, ba y ous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, W isconsin river and sloughs, bayous and flo w ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boun dary of the W isconsin River on Lake Petenwell is c ounty h ighway G, and the western boundary of the W isconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confl u ence of the Y ellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1 . W is con si n ri ve r i nc l ud i n g sl ough s , b ayou s a n d fl o w- age s u p str ea m t o t h e firs t da m o r hi gh w a y bri dg e up str ea m fr o m t h e C a stl e R oc k d a m , e xcep t t h e w e s t e r n b ounda r y o f t h e W i s con si n Ri ve r o n L ak e P e t e n w e l l i s c oun t y h i gh w a y G , an d t h e w e st e r n b ounda r y o f t h e W is con si n ri ve r o n C a stl e R oc k l ak e n o rt h o f coun t y hi gh w a y G i s t h e con fl uenc e o f t h e Y e ll o w ri ve r a n d C a stl e R oc k l ake , an d c oun t y hi gh w a y G be tw ee n 4 1 s t Str ee t a n d coun t y hi gh w a y H H d oe s no t est ab lis h a b ounda r y f o r C a stl e R oc k l ak e
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1
    45
    (e ) Northern pike
    1 . W isconsin river and its flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boundary of the W iscon sin River on Lake Petenwell is c ounty h ighway G, and the western boundary of the W isconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confl u ence of the Y ellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between 41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    2. Y ellow river and sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemo n weir river and sloughs, ba y ous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (f ) Trout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (g ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Y ellow river and its sloughs, bayous and flo w ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Lemonweir river and its sloughs, bayous and flo w ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, W isconsin river and its sloughs, bayous and flo w - ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the western boun d ary of the W isconsin River on Lake Petenwell is c ounty h ighway G, and the western boundary of the W isconsin river on Castle Rock lake north of county highway G is the confl u ence of the Y ellow river and Castle Rock lake, and county highway G between41st Street and county highway HH does not establish a boundary for Castle Rock lake
    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
    (30) KENOSHA (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Elizabeth lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Anderson park pond, Bong recreation area children s pond, Poerio 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 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish
    None
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Silver lake, V ern W olf lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (c) Northern pike
    1 . Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2 . Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (d ) Panfish
    1. V ern W olf lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Paddock lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (f ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (31) KE W AUNE E (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan, Green Bay and their tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (b ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Lake Michigan, Green Bay and their tributaries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r ing, dip netting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries, Green Bay and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (32) LA CROSSE (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Neshonoc lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Black river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshonoc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshonoc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e) Rough fish
    1. Trout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Black river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dipnetting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Bohemian V alley creek, Mormon Coulee creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    10 in total
    None
    2. Garbers Coulee
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    3. Pammel creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. La Crosse river including sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Lake Neshononc dam downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (33) LA F A YETTE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) Catfish
    1 . East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    ( c ) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. East Branch Pecatonica rive r , Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Y ellowstone river downstream from Y ellowstone lake dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Yellowstone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2 in total with walleye, sauger and hybrids
    Minimum length limit 12, maximum length limit 15
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1. Yellowstone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    0
    --
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. East Branch Pecatonica rive r , Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Y ellowstone river downstream from Y ellowstone lake dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Y ellowstone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    0
    (f ) Rough fish
    2. Y ellowstone lake
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    Gar and bowfin 0, other rough fish none
    None
    3. East Branch Pecatonica rive r , Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t - line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g ) T rout and salmon
    1 . Steiner creek
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immed i ately released
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. East Branch Pecatonica rive r , Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151, Y ellowstone river downstream from Y ellowstone lake dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2. Y ellowstone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2 in total with la r gemouth bass and smallmouth bass
    Minimum length limit 15; maximum length
    limi t 18
    (34) LANGLADE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Lower Post lake, Rolling Stone lake, Upper Post lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Remington lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b), or (c), Stats., may fish
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, wal l eye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish
    None
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Sawyer lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth bass only except the possession of la r gemouth bass from 12 through 16 is prohi b ited -
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the po s - session of fish from 12 through 16 is prohi b ited
    2. McGee lake
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to Se p - tember 30
    5 in total
    None
    3. Greater Bass lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    4. Crooked lake, Pence lake, Rogers lake, Saul spring, Townline lake (T33N R10E S6)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding 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 ) Northern pike
    1. Post lake (upper and lower)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (d ) Panfish
    1. Big Twin lake, Dynamite lake, Long lake (T33N R10E S35), Mueller lake, Post lake (upper and lower)
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    2. Meyer lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Crystal lake, Moose lake, White lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1 . Clubhouse Spring pond, Demlow lakes (springs, upper and lower), Drew creek, Elton Spring pond, Garski flowage, Hatton springs, Hogelee springs (No. 1 and 2), Hoglot springs, Maxwell spring, Mayking creek and flowage, McCaslin spring, McCaslin brook, Moose lake, Moose springs, Nixon springs, Oconto river (south branch), Prospect creek, Saul spring, Spring lake and creek (S17, T31N, R15E) , Starks springs, Sunshine springs, Thompson lake (springs), Trout spring, Woods flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    2. Blue springs, Hunting river downstream from Fitzgerald Dam road, Plover river, Prairie river, Unnamed springs 2-1 (Polar or Pages T33N R11E S2), Unnamed springs 2-14 (T33N R11E S2), Unnamed springs 3-7 (Weix T33N R11E S3), Willow springs, Woodduck springs
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    3. Eau Claire river (east branch) from Bluebell road downstream to River road
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 10 through 16 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 16
    4. McGee lake
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    5. Spring brook
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout, m aximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    6. Wolf river downstream from county highway T
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Brook trout 8, b rown trout and rainbow trout maximum length limit 12 and 1 fish may be over 18
    b. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    October 16 to November 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    7. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (f ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Pickerel lake, Rolling Stone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    2. Jesse lake, Rose lake, Sawyer lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None , but only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    3. Enterprise lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the posse s sion of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (35) LINCOLN (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Spirit River flowage, W isconsin river dow n stream from county highway A inclu d ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except Lake Mohawksin
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Mirror lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or disabled pursuant to 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c) may fish
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, wal l - eye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Muskellunge lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1
    18
    2 . W isconsin river dow n - stream from Kings dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the boundary of the W isconsin and Somo rivers is the T om a hawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the W isconsin and T omahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the W isconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Spirit river with the W isconsin river located one mile southeast of the Spirit river dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    3. Ament lake, Henson lake, Larson lake, Moraine lake, Tahoe lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding 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. Hilts lake, Rice Reservoir Chain (Bridge lake, Deer lake, Lake Nokomis, and Rice River Flowage combined)
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    2. Crystal lake, Echo lake,
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Clara lake, Hilderbrand lake, Lake Clara (T35N R7E S14), Pesabic lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (d) Northern pike
    1 . W isconsin river dow n - stream from Kings dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the boundary of the W isconsin and Somo rivers is the T om a hawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the W isconsin and T omahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the W isconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Spirit river with the W isconsin river located one mile southeast of the Spirit river dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. Big Cain creek, Little Cain creek, Little Trappe river, Prospect creek , Unnamed creek 12-14 (S35 AND 36, T31N, R4E)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    2. Big Rib river
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    3. King spring, Pays springs (Alta springs T33N R7E S12), Prairie river, Prairie river (north branch), Spring creek, Spring lake (springs T32N R7E S16)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (f ) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Wisconsin river upstream from Grandfather dam to Kings dam including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except the boundary of the Wisconsin and Somo rivers is the Tomahawk Railway Railroad bridge on the west side of lake Mohawksin, the boundary of the Wisconsin an d Tomahawk rivers is the Canadian National Railroad bridge nearest Baymill road, and the boundary of the Wisconsin and Spirit rivers is the confluence of the Sp irit river with the Wisconsin river located one mile south of the Spirit river dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2 . Wisconsin river upstream from Kings dam including sloughs, bayous, and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the First Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15
    3 . Wisconsin river downstream from Grandfather dam including 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
    4 . Pesobic lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the First Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    (36) MANI T OWOC (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (b ) Northern pike
    1. Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    32
    (c ) Panfish
    1. Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Harpt lake, Pigeon lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. English lake, Long lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    4. Bullhead lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (d) Trout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (e) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Silver lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (37) MAR A THON (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Big Eau Pleine reservoi r upstream to the first state highway 153 bridge, W isconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and Peplin and Johnson Creeks and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , i s th e south− bound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1 . W isconsin river includ ing all flowages and trib u taries upstream to first dam or highway bridge
    a. None
    No open season
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and Peplin and Joh n son Creeks and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , i s th e south−bound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Big bass lake, Mission lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is pr o hibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Big Eau Pleine reservoir
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    2 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and Peplin and Joh n son Creeks and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , i s th e south−bound lane of Interstate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    3. Pike lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Lake Wausau
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    2. Mud lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Pike lake
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Eau Claire river (main branch) , Spranger creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    2. 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
    3. Spring brook
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for b rown trout and rainbow trout, m aximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (i) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except the eastern boundary of the Wisco nsin River and Peplin and John son Creeks and the Little Eau Claire River, at Lake DuBay, is the so uth−bound lane of Interst ate 39 and the eastern boundary of the Wisconsin river and the Eau Claire river is the Schofield dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28
    2. Big Rib river downstream from highway 29, Johnson creek, Little Eau Claire river, Little Eau Pleine river, Peplin creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15 except the possessio n of fish from 20 to 28 is pro hibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28
    (38) MARINETTE (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. High Falls flowage, Noquebay lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Peshtigo flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    14 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    (c ) Panfish
    1. Caldron Falls reservoir
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1, 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (d) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. Peshtigo river between Johnson falls and Spring rapids
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    2. Peshtigo river downstream from state highway 8 in Forest County) to county highway C in Marinette County
    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 Nove m ber 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    3. Beaver creek, Beaver creek (north branch), Beaver creek (south branch), K. C. creek, Middle Inlet creek between Lake Noquebay and highway A, Pike rive r between highway K and the confluence of the north and south branches , Pike river (north branch), Walker creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    4. Rat river
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    5. All other waters except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    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
    (39) MARQUETTE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Bu f falo lake, Mason lake, Fox river downstream from Bu f falo lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous for cha nne l catfish . Firs t Sat urday in May to Se p tember 30 for flathead catfish
    25 in total but only 1 may be flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline
    None except for fla t head catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr o hibited
    2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton t o W icks Landing at Fox River Drive in Green Lake county
    a. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam
    Saturday nearest May 20 to Septe m ber 30
    None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline
    None except for fla t - head catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr o hibited
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Bu f falo lake, Fox rive r , Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Bu f falo lake, Fox rive r , Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Sharon lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Mecan river from 14th avenue downstream to Ge r - mania marsh barrier , Neenah creek (upper) upstream from state highway 82
    a. Hook and line, o nly artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    2. Chaffee creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for rainbow trout, 8 for brown trout and brook trout
    3. Mecan river upstream from 14 th avenue, Neenah creek (lower) downstream from state highway 82 , O’Keefe creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    4 . W ood lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None
    5. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Bu f falo lake, Fox rive r , Grand river downstream from Grand River wildlife area dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (40) MENOMINEE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    Lake stu r geon
    1. All waters
    a. None
    No open season
    (b) Rough fish
    1. Trout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (41) MI L W AUKEE (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. The following posted urban waters: Brown Deer park pond, Dineen park pond, Estabrook park pond, Franklin High School pond, Greenfield park pond, Ho l ler park pond, Humboldt park pond, Jackson park pond, Juneau park pond, Kosciuszko park pond, McCarty park pond, McGovern park pond, Miller park pond, Mitchell park pond, Oak Creek par k - way pond from the dam upstream to Chicago av e nue, Saveland park pond, Schoetz park pond, Scout Lake park pond, Sheridan park pond, W ashington park pond, W ilson 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 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; None for rough fish
    None
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (42) MONROE (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) Catfish
    1. Black river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lemonweir river includ ing all connecting flo w ages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water control structure, East Fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, South Fork Lemonweir river upstream to Tomah dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Lake Tomah
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Lemonweir river inclu d ing all connecting flo w ages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water control structure, East Fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, South Fork Lemonweir river upstream to Tomah dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Lake T omah
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (d) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Black river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, set or bank pole, setline, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. Rullands Coulee creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 1 2
    2. Baraboo river, Baraboo river tributary (10-9), Fox River Valley creek (9-4), Indian creek, Little Lemonweir river, Little Lemonweir river tributary (13-1), Little Lemonweir river tributary (14-1), Rocky run, Seymour creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    3. Little LaCrosse river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    10 in total
    None
    4 . All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (f ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Lemonweir river inclu d ing all connecting flo w ages, bays, sloughs and bayous upstream to the first dam or bridge or water co n trol structure, east fork Lemonweir river upstream to highway 173 bridge, south fork Lemonweir river upstream to T omah dam
    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
    (43) OCON T O (for species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Christie lake, Machick a nee flowage (Stiles pond), White Potato lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Muskellunge
    1. Anderson lake, Arch i bald lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Bear lake, John lake, Munger lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (d ) Panfish
    1. Caldron Falls reservoir
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (e ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters except Green Bay and its trib u - taries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Oconto river (south branch) from Menominee cou n ty line downstream to state highway 32
    a. Hook and line, o nly artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    2. Oconto river (south branch) upstream from Menominee county line
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    3. All waters not listed except Green Bay and its trib u taries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (g ) Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
    Archibald lake, Bass lake, Boot lake, Maiden lake, Wheeler lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (44) ONEIDA (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Columbus lake, Rainbow flowage, Sugar Camp lake, Thunder lake and W illow flowage
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Bearskin lake, Crescent lake, Pelican lake, Stella lake, Burrows lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for large- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2 . Oneida lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 3 for largemouth bass
    None for largemouth bass except the possession of largemouth bass from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    3 . Minocqua chain (includes Kawaguesaga, Little Tomahawk, Mid, Minocqua, Mud, and Tomahawk lakes and connecting waters ) , Squash lake, Julia lake (T36N R08E S12 near Rhinelander)
    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
    4 . 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 through 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 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (c) Muskellunge
    1. Clear lake (T39N, R7E, S16), Pelican lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    2. Bearskin lake, Booth lake, Julia lake (T38N R 1 1E S1), Squaw lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    28
    3. Shishebogama lake
    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
    (d ) Panfish
    1. Carrol lake, Gilmore lake, Madeline lake, Moen chain (Moen, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth lakes and their connecting waters)
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    2. Indian lake, Oneida lake, Squaw lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Boo m-Rhineland er chain (Bass Lake, Boom Lake, Lake Creek, Rhinelander Flowage, and Thunder Lake, combined)
    a. Hook and line
    May 1 to June 30
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    July 1 to April 30
    25 in total
    None
    4. Shishebogama lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total
    None except only 5 or fewer bluegill and pumpkinseed in total may be longer than 7
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Dorothy lake, Hawk lake, Little Bass lake (T39N R7E S15), Perch lake (T36N R7E S2)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None
    2. Mercer springs
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    None
    3. Bearskin creek, Little Pine creek, Noisy creek, Trout creek, Woodboro springs
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    4. Big Car r
    a. Hook and line
    Lake trout: First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to Se p tember 30 ; o ther trout: First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    Lake trout 1, o ther trout 5 in total
    Lake trout 30, o ther trout none
    5. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Alva lake , Bearskin lake , Buckskin lake , Bu f falo lake , Crescent lake , Diamond lake , Geo r ge lake , Hasbrook lake , Katherine lake , Los t lake (T38 N R9E S24) , Merce r lake , Moe n chain (includ es Moen , Second, Third , Fourth , Fift h lake s and connectin g waters) , Muskellunge lake , Oneida lake , Pin e lake (T37N R9 E S4) , Soo lake , Squas h lake, Squirre l lake , Sugar Camp chain ( includ es Dam, Sand, Echo, Chain, and Stone (T39 N R9 E S32 ) lake s and connecting waters ), Three lakes chain (includes Big , Bi g Fork , Bi g Stone, Crystal , Dee r , Dog , Fourmile, Island, Laurel, Little Fork, Long , Medicine , Moccasin, Plantin g Ground , Rangeline, Round , Spirit , T ownline , V irgin, and Whitefish lakes and all connecting waters and Eagle rive r downstrea m t o the Long Lake (Burnt Rollways) dam )
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None , but only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    2. Maple lake, Minocqua chain (includes Kawagu esaga , Littl e T omahawk, Mid, Minocqua Mud, and T omahawk lakes and co n necting waters) , Squash lake, Stella lake, Thunder lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    3. Shishebogama lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total unless otherwise posted at public boat lan d ings pursuant to s. NR 20.37
    18 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pursuant to s. NR 20.37
    (45) OU T AGAMIE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Fox river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Appleton Memorial Park pond
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s - 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 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 pa n fish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c ) Muskellunge
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Embarrass rive r , Shioc river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t ting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Spearing
    April 21 to February 1
    None
    None
    c. Set or bank pole and setline500 feet or more from any dam
    Saturday nearest May20 to September 30
    None
    None
    3. All other waters except Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r ing, dip netting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35
    (46) OZAUKEE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. The following posted urban waters: Harrington Beach quarr y , Mequon Rotary park ponds (east and west), Pucketts pond, Sch o walter park pond, W illow Brooke park pond
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s 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 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 pa n fish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (47) PEPIN (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (c) Lake st urgeon
    1. Chippewa river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Chippewa river dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rai l - road bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. Chippewa river dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rai l - road bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (f ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Chippewa river dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rai l - road tracks
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, set or bank pole, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon
    1. Bear creek, Plum creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    2. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Chippewa river dow n - stream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rai l - road bridge including sloughs, bayous, flowages and tributaries upstream to the first highway or railroad bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (48) PIERCE (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (b) T rout and salmon
    1. Kinnickinnic river and its tributaries (2-16, 8-11, 8-13, 9-15a, 9-15b, 24-11, 14-15, Rocky brook, South Fork Kinnickinnic river)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    12 for brown trout and rainbow trout, 8 for brook trout
    (49) POLK (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1 . Balsam lake, Big Butte r - nut lake, Half Moon lake, Pipe and North Pipe lakes combined, W ard lake, all lakes and flowages partially within Burnett county
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (c ) Muskellunge
    1. Bone lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. La r gon lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    2. Balsam lake, Long lake, Loveless lake, Horseshoe lake (T34N R15W S1, S12, S13, S14)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Cedar lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (f ) T rout 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 ) W alleye, 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 from14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than18
    2. Balsam lake, Big Round lake, Big Bu t ternut lake, Half Moon lake, Pipe and North Pipe lakes combined, W ard lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3
    18
    (50) PO R T AGE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Little Eau Pleine flowage upstream to the first county highway O bridge, W isconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except that the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , wil l be define d b y th e south−bound lane of Interstate 39
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from Stevens Point Flo wag e da m t o Al− T ech Park spillway
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1 in total
    18
    2. Jacqueline lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    3. Bass lake, Pleasant lake, portions of the W isconsin river not listed in this par a - graph, including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except that the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , wil l be define d b y th e south−bound lane of Interstate 39
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c) Lake stu r geon
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all flowages and trib u taries upstream to first dam or highway bridge
    a. None
    No open season
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except that the eas t ern boundary of the W i sc onsin River and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , will be defined by th e south−boun d lan e of Interstate 39, north of U.S. highway 10
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial Day to November 30
    1
    45
    2 . W isconsin river inclu d ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, south of U.S. highway 10
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1
    45
    (e ) Northern pike
    1. Little Eau Pleine flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    2. DuBay lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    3 . W isconsin river dow n - stream from the Lake DuBay dam including all sloughs, bayous and flo w ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, except that the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , will be defined by th e south−boun d lan e of Interstate 39
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    4. Bass lake, Pleasant lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    5 . Jacqueline lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    6 . All other waters of Po r tage county
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    ( f ) Panfish
    1. Emily lake, Lime lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (g) T rout 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
    2. Emmons creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    3. Waupaca ( Tomorrow ) river from Durant road downstream to River road in Waupaca county
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    1 in total
    18
    4. Waupaca ( Tomorrow ) river from Amherst dam upstream to Clementson road
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    5. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Bass lake, Pleasant lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2. W isconsin river inclu d ing sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge except that the eastern boundary of the W isconsin River and the Little Eau Claire Rive r , at Lake DuBa y , will be defined by th e south−boun d lan e of Interstate 39
    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
    3. Little Eau Claire rive r , Little Eau Pleine river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15 except the possession of fish from 20 to 28 is pr o hibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 28
    (51) PRICE (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Bass lake (T38N R2W S18), Cochram lake, Sailor lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2. Riley lake, Twin lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for largemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (c ) Lake stu r geon
    1. Butternut lake, North Fork Flambeau river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway
    bridge, South Fork Fla m - beau river including sloughs, bayous and flo w - ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge,
    Jump river downstream from the confluence of the north and south forks
    a. Hook and line. T ag required (see s. NR 20.07).
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1. Butternut lake, Solbe r g lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    28
    (e ) Northern pike
    1 . W ilson flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (f ) Panfish
    1. Newman lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Butternut lake , Pike chain (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined)
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but no more than 10 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    3. Phillips chain of lakes (Duroy, Elk, Long, and Wilson lakes combined), Solberg 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
    (g ) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (h ) T rout and salmon
    1. Foulds springs, Price creek upstream to county highway W
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (i ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1 . Thompson lake, Whi t comb lake, Jump river and its tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the posse s sion of fish from 14 to 18 inches is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    2. North Fork Flambeau river and South Fork Fla m beau river including their impoundments and trib u taries upstream to the first dam or lake, Elk river from Musser flowage dam downstream to its confluence with South Fork Flambeau river including the Phillips chain of lakes (Duroy, Elk, Long, and Wilson lakes combined ), Butternut lake , Grassy lake, Lac Sault Dore, Pike chain of lakes (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined), Solberg lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None but only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    (52) RACINE (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Gorney park pond, Johnson park pond, Lockwood park pond, Pri t chard park pond, Quarry lake, Reservoir park pond
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s - abled pursuant to s . 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Fox river downstream from W aterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Eagle lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    22
    3. Browns lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    16
    4. Rockland lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None except the posse s sion of fish between 12 and 16 inches is pr o hibited
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Fox river downstream from W aterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    2. Eagle lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    40
    (d) Panfish
    1. Eagle lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    8
    2. Bohners lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters except Lake Michigan and its tri b utaries
    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) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river downstream from W aterford dam, White river downstream from Burlington dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (53) RICHLAND (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (e) Rough fish
    1. Lower Wisconsin river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Ash creek upstream from county highway TB
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    2. Bear creek upstream from state highway 130 (T9N R2E S14), Champion Valley creek downstream from county highway H, Knapp creek upstream from county highway F at Excelsior to state highway 171, Little Willow creek downstream from Spiral road, Pine river upstream from county highway AA, West Fork Knapp creek upstream to Spring road (Richland/Crawford county line), Willow creek from the state highway 58 bridge 2.75 miles south of Ithaca upstream to Lost Hollow road
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    3. Camp creek, Elk creek, Knapp creek upstream from state highway 171
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    Maximum length limit 12
    4. Chadwick Hollow creek, Champion Valley creek upstream from county highway H, English run, Greenwood creek, Kickapoo river, South Bear creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None
    5. Gault Hollow creek downstream from county highway H , 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
    --
    7. Melanchton creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total except brook trout must be immediately released
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout only
    8. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Lower Wisconsin River
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    2. Lee lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (54) ROCK (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Koshkonong lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Lions Park pond
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s abled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Koshkonong lake, Rock river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c) Northern pike
    1. Koshkonong lake, Rock river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (d ) T rout and salmon
    1. East Branch Raccoon creek from Cleophus road (T11N R11E S13) downstream to the state line
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    2. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (e ) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Koshkonong lake, Rock river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (55) RUSK (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Murphy flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    2. Chain, Clea r , Island, McCann lakes (Island chain of lakes), and connecting waters , Pulaski lake, Sand lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    (c ) Lake stu r geon
    1. Chippewa river including sloughs, bayous and flo w -ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, Jump rive r , South Fork Flambeau river
    a. Hook and line T ag required (see s. NR 20.07)
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (d ) Northern pike
    1. Murphy flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Murphy flowage
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. Lower Flambeau River flowages: Big Falls Flowage, Dairyland Flowage, Ladysmith Flowage, Thornapple Flowage
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    15 in total but no more than 5 of a single species until March 1 , 2026 when it becomes 25 in total
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. Bass ( W eyerhauser) lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    14
    2. Big Weigor creek, Devils creek , Little Weigor creek, Main creek (south fork)
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    3. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g ) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Chippewa river and all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Flambeau river upstream to the Tho r napple flowage dam including all tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake, Jump river and its trib u taries 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 posse s sion of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    2. Flambeau river upstream from the Thornapple flo w - age dam including impoundments and trib u - taries upstream to the first dam or lake, south fork Flambeau river and trib u - taries 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 but only 1 fish may be longer than 14
    3. Chain, Clea r , Island, McCann lakes (Island chain of lakes), and connecting waters , Pulaski lake , Sand lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (56) SAUK (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Redstone lake, L ower W isconsin river
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) Catfish
    1. Lower W isconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam downstream to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to November 30
    10 in total
    None
    2. Lower W isconsin river downstream from railroad bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line, set or bank pole, setline
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (c) Lake stu r geon
    1. Lower W isconsin river upstream from the dam at W isconsin Dells
    a. None
    No open season
    (d) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Baraboo rive r , lower W isconsin river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (e) Muskellunge
    1. Redstone lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1
    50
    (f) Northern pike
    1 Lower W isconsin river upstream from the dam at W isconsin Dells
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    2. Baraboo rive r , lower W isconsin river dow n - stream from the dam at W isconsin Dells
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    3. Devils lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (g) Rough fish
    1 . Lower W isconsin river downstream from the rai l - road bridge at Sauk City
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing, set or bank pole, se t line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2 . Devils lake
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (i ) T rout and salmon
    1. Beaver creek, Dell creek (Coon Blu f f road upstream to South avenue)
    a. Hook and line, only artificial lures may be used
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to Se p tember 30
    All trout caught shall be immed i ately released
    2. Bear creek, Leech creek from county highway T upstream to county highway U
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    2 in total
    12
    3. Manley creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    5 in total
    None for brown trout and rainbow trout, Maximum length limit 9 for brook trout
    4. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    8
    (j ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Baraboo river
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    2. Lower W isconsin river upstream from the Prairie du Sac dam
    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
    3. Lower W isconsin river downstream from the Pra ir ie du Sac dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3 in total
    Sauger and hybrids 15, walleye 18
    (57) S A WYER (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Chetac lake, Grindstone lake, Lac Courte Oreilles lake, Nelson lake, Round lake, Whitefish lake, W in digo lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 tri b utaries upstream to the first dam or lake, W est Fork Chippewa river dow n - 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 up stream 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 la r ge mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth 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), Whitefish lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r gemouth bass
    None for la r gemouth 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. A ll lakes and flowages that are partially within W ashburn 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 la r gemouth bass
    None for la r gemouth 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 W ashburn county and that are south of a line follo w ing 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 down- stream 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 ( W inter dam) dow n - 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 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - 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) T rout 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 ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Grindstone lake, Chi p pewa 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 posse s sion of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    2. Flambeau rive r , 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 1 4
    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, Siss a bagama lake, and Whit e fish lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (58) SH AW ANO (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Shawano lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) 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 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Embarrass river dow n - stream from Pella dam, W olf river downstream from Shawano dam
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - 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 W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r - ing, dip netting sunrise to sunset
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout and salmon
    1. B ahr 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
    (59) SHEBOYGAN (for species or waters not listed, including Lake Michigan and its tributaries, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Sheboygan marsh
    a. Motor trolling is allowed
    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 urba n waters : Kohler−An drae State Park pond Memorial park pond, River Park lagoon, Sh e boygan quarry
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s - abled pursuant to s . 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 pa n fish and bul l heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (b) La r gemouth 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 ) T rout and salmon
    1. Ben Nutt creek, Mill creek, Onion river upstream fro m county highway E
    a. Hook and line , o nly 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 tri b utaries
    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 ) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Sheboygan marsh
    a. Hook and line.
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (60) S T . CROIX (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Cedar lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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) La r gemouth 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
    No ne except the possession of fish from 14 through 18 is prohibited and only1 fish may be longer than 18
    (c ) Northern pike
    1. Dry Dam lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    32
    (d ) Panfish
    1. All inland waters, including Cedar lake but excluding lake Geo r ge (Spring V alley reservoir)
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    (e ) T rout 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. W illow rive r 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
    (f ) W alleye, 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 through 18 is pr o hibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (61) T A YLOR (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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. Jump river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    (c ) 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
    (d ) Panfish
    1. Rib 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
    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
    (e ) Trout and salmon
    1. B ig Rib river downstream from state highway 64
    a. Hook and line , o nly artificial lures may be used.
    Firs t 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
    (f ) W alleye, 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 posse s sion of fish from 14 t hrough 18 inches is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (62) TREMPEALEAU (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) Catfish
    1. Black river
    a. Hook and line. Set or bank pole and setline but no whole or live bait fish may be used
    Continuous
    10
    None
    (b ) 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 . T rempealeau river upstream of the dam in Blai r , including all flo w - ages and tributaries, Bu f falo river upstream of hig h - 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 . T rout 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 ne t - 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 ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (e ) T rout 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
    (63) VERNON (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) Largemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Jersey Valley lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1
    18
    (c) Trout and salmon
    1. Bishop branch, Melancthon 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 must 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 highway EE
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May At 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    3 in total
    8
    5. Seas Branch creek, Timber Coulee creek
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May
    At 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    All trout caught shall be immediately released
    --
    6. South Fork Bad Axe river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May
    At 5:00 a.m. to October 15
    10 in total
    None
    7. All waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (64) VILAS (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Nebish lake, Spruce lake, Mystery lake, Escanaba lake, Pallette lake
    a. Hook and line. Daily permit required (see s. NR 20.41)
    Continuous
    None, unless spe c ified in this su b section
    None, unless specified in this subsection
    (b) Cisco (lake he r ring), whitefish, and their hybrids
    1 . T rout 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 me a sure
    Saturday nearest October 10 to Febr u ary 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 Febr u ary 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) La r gemouth 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 ( A verill lake, Presque Isle lake, V an Vliet lake Salsich lake, Spa r kling lake, Star lake, T rout lake, W abasso lake, W est Plum lake, White Sand lake (T42N , R7E , S27) , Whit ney lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r ge- mouth bass
    18 for la r gemouth 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
    No ne 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 pe r mit 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 . W ildwood 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 la r ge- mouth bass
    14 for la r gemouth 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 through 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 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (d) Muskellunge
    1 . T rout 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 . Littl e T rout lake, all waters wholly within the area commonly known as the Lac du Flambeau rese rvation
    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 , Myster y lake , Pallette lake, Escanaba lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Flambeau lake chain, connecting waters and tri b utaries 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 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    4. All other waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (g) T rout and salmon
    1. Pallette lake
    a. None
    No open season
    2. Black Oak lake, Little Trout lake, Long lake, T rout lake, White Sand lake (T42N R7E S27 near Boulder Junction)
    a. Hook and line
    Lake trout: f irst Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to Se p tember 30; o ther trout: f irst Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m.to the first Sunday in March
    Lake trout 1, o ther trout 5 in total
    Lake trout 30, o ther trout n one
    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) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1 . T rout 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 , Cranberr y lake , Duck lake , Eagle lake , L ynx lake , Otte r lake , Scatter ing Rice lake , V oyageu r lake , W ater smeet lake including W isconsin river from Otter Rapids dam to county highway G, Y ellow B irch lake, and all co n necting waters and Eagle river upstream to the Long lake (Burnt Rollways) dam )
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in
    March
    3 in total
    None except the po s session of fish from 1 4 through 1 8 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 po s session of fish from 1 4 through 1 8 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    4. Alde r , A verill , Big (T42N R6E S4), Big Arbor V itae, Big Muskellunge, Birch, Boulde r , Buckskin, Clea r , Crab , Emil y , Fawn (T42N R5E S 1 1), Fishtrap, Harris, High, Kentuck, Ike W alton, Island, Laura, Little Arbor V itae , Little Sta r , Manitowish, North Crab, North T urtle, Oxbo w , Presque Isle, Rest, Rock, Rush, South T urtle, Spide r , Squa w , Sta r , Stone , V an Vliet, and W ild Rice lakes, Pike chain of lakes (Amik, Pike, Round, and Turner lakes combined) on the Oneida 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, Pok e gama, South Placid, T o− T o− T om, White Sand(T41N R5E S27) and Whitefish lakes and all co n nec ting waters), Little T rout lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total unless otherwise posted at public boat lan d ings 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 Fla m beau reservation
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 unless otherwise posted at public boat landings pu r suant 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. Sh erman lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (65) W A L WO R TH (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Ceylon lagoon, Congdon park pond, Millpond park pond
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous but only persons under 16 years of age or di s abled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l heads 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 through 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 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Delavan lake and its tri b utaries, 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
    (dm) 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
    (f) Trout and salmon
    1. Lake Geneva
    a. Hook and line
    Lake trout: first Saturday in January to Septembe r 30; o ther trout: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    Lake trout 2, o ther trout 3 in total
    Lake trout 17, o ther 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
    (g) 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
    (66) W ASHBURN (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1. Namekagon river and its flowages, T otagatic river and its flowages
    a. None
    No open season
    (c ) La r gemouth 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 pr e ceding third Satu r day in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    None for la r gemouth 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, Namek a gon river south of state highway 77, Red Cedar lake, T rego flowage
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    4. Namekagon river north o f state highway 77 , T otagatic river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday pr e - ceding third Satu r - day in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r ge- mouth bass
    14 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Slim lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (e ) Panfish
    1. Birch lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total but only 10 may be bluegill
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1 . Bril l 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
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Bass (Patterson) lake, Minong flowage upstream to the confluence of T otagatic river and Be r gen 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
    (67) W ASHING T ON (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Big Cedar lake, Pike lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 mil l - pond from the dam upstream to state highway 28, Sandy Knoll park pond, W ells 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 di s abled pursuant to s . 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10
    panfish and bul l - heads in total; 3 trout and salmon in total; none for rough fish
    None
    (ag) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lake T welve, Erler lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    18
    (am) 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
    (as) Panfish
    1. Lake T welve, 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
    (c ) T rout and salmon
    1. Big Cedar lake
    a. Hook and line
    Lake trout: f irst Saturday in Ja n uary to September 30 ; o ther trou t : firs t Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    L ake trout 2 , o ther trout 3 in total
    Lake trout 17 , o ther 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
    (d) 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
    (68) W AUKESHA (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. All waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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: Calhoun Park pond, Foxbrook pond, Heyer park pond north, Heyer park pond south, Lapham Peak pond, Le p per Dam millpond from the dam upstream to Roo sevel t drive , Lions−Over land park pond, Menom onee 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 di s abled pursuant to s. 29.193 (3) (a), (b) or (c), Stats., may fish from the second Sa t urday in March to but not including the last Saturday in April
    1 la r gemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sauger or hybrid in total; 10 panfish and bul l heads 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) La r gemouth 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 tota l
    No ne except the possession of fish from 14 through 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 (Wa lworth 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 ) T rout and salmon
    1. McKeawn springs from the pond outlet upstream to highway 67 , Par a dise 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 must 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) W alleye, 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
    (69) W AU P ACA (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Partridge lake, White lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) La r gemouth 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 through 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18
    (c ) 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
    (d ) 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
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Embarrass rive r , W aupaca 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 W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f) 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
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Campbell lake, Crystal lake, Kinney lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (70) W AUSHARA (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (b) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Beans lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    2. Round lake (T20N R 1 1E 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 through 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
    (c ) 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
    (d ) 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
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Poygan lake, Fox river
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne tting
    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 May 20 to September 30
    None
    None
    3. All other waters except Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout 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 a nd 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
    (g) Walleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Beans lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    (71) WINNEBAGO (for species or waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1. Fox river downstream fro m Neenah−Menasha dam s including Little Butte des Morts lake, Rush lake
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 ) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Fox river downstream fro m Neenah−Menasha dam s including Little Butte des Morts lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (c ) Muskellunge
    1. Fox river downstream fro m Neenah−Menasha dam s including Little Butte des Morts lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    50
    (d) Northern pike
    1. Fox river downstream fro m Neenah−Menasha dam s including Little Butte des Morts lake
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    (e) Rough fish
    1 . T rout streams
    a. Hook and line
    During the open se a - son for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. Lake Winnebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - 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 W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip ne t - ting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (f ) T rout and salmon
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Streams and connected springs and spring ponds: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to October 15 ; Lakes: first Saturday in May at 5:00 a.m. to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    None
    (g) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Fox river downstream fro m Neenah−Menasha dam s including Little Lake Butte des Morts
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    None, pursuant to s. NR 20.35
    (72) WOOD (for species and waters not listed, see sub . (73))
    (a) All species
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 stu r geon
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all flowages and trib u taries upstream to first dam or highway bridge
    a. None
    No open season
    (c) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Y ellow river including all sloughs, bayous and flo w ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville downstream, W isconsin river including all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    (d ) Muskellunge
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing 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
    (e ) Northern pike
    1 . W isconsin river inclu d ing all sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1
    32
    2. Y ellow river including all sloughs, bayous and flo w - ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville downstream
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    (f ) 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
    (g) T rout 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
    (h) W alleye, sauger and hybrids
    1. Buena V ista creek upstream to the Nepco dam, Y ellow river downstream from the highway 54 dam at Dexterville including sloughs, bayous and flo w - ages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge, W isconsin 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, W auzeecha lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    18
    (73) SPECIE S O R W A TER S NO T LISTE D I N SUBS . (1 ) T O (72)
    (a) All species
    1. Green Ba y , Lake Mich i gan, Lake Superior
    a. Motor trolling is permitted
    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 Septe m ber 15 to the first Saturday in May only hooks with a one−hal f inc h 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 trib u taries; Peshtigo river upstream from the first rai l road 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, ri v ers and ditches exclu d ing 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 fo l lowing restri c tions apply: Motor trolling is permitted in Lake Michigan trib u taries of Racine count y . From September 15 to the first Saturday in May only hooks with a one−hal f inc h gap or less may be used and hook and line fishing is prohibited from one−hal f hour after sunset to one−hal f hour before sunrise. From September 15 to December 31, fishing by any method is prohi bite d fro m one− half hour after sunse t t o one−half hour before su n rise.
    As specified in this subsection
    As specified in this subsection
    As specified in this subsection
    4. Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Motor trolling is permitted except on the W olf river from its mouth at Lake Poygan upstream to the dam in the city of Shawano, and all its trib u taries upstream to the first dam, including Cincoe and Partridge lakes in W inn e bago, W aupaca, Outagamie and Shawano cou n ties.
    As specified in this subsection
    As specified in this subsection
    As specified in this subsection
    (b) Catfish
    1. Duck creek downstream from the first dam above the Pamperin park foot bridge in the village of Howard excluding its trib u taries, Fox river dow n - stream from DePere dam, Suamico river downstream fro m county highway HS , Eas t river downstream from Ho f fman 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 W innebago sy s tem waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous for cha n ne l catfish . Firs t Sat urday in May to Se p tember 30 for fla t head catfish.
    25 in total but only 1 may be a fla t -
    head catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline
    None except for fla th ead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr o hibited
    b. Set or bank pole and setline 500 feet or more from any dam
    Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
    None but only 1 may be a flathead catfish regardless of whether caught on hook and line, set or bank pole, or setline
    None except for fla t head catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is pr o hibited
    5 . All other waters of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Shawano, W aupaca, W aushara and W innebago 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
    (c) Cisco (lake he rr ing), whitefish and their hybrids
    1. Green Ba y , major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Mic hi gan, Lake Superio r , Lake Michigan tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    10 in total
    None
    2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    10 in total
    None
    3. All other waters not listed
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 pounds and one fish in total
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time
    Saturday nearest October 10 to Febr u ary 1
    25 pounds and one fish in total
    None
    c. Seining with a seine not more than 75 feet in length, 6 feet in depth with mesh not to exceed 2 inch stretch me asure
    Saturday nearest October 10 to Febr u ary 1
    25 pounds and one fish in total
    None
    (cm) Nonindigenous detrimental fish sp e cies, as defined in s. NR 20.38 (6), except rough fish under pa r . (L) and white perch under pa r . (m).
    1. All waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    0, except that 1 may be taken if it is killed immed i ately and delivered immediately to a department service center or regional o f fice
    None
    (e) Lake stu r geon KEEP AS e
    1. Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    1 per year
    50
    2. Lake Winnebago system waters
    a. Hook and line
    No open season
    --
    --
    KEEP AS ( e ) 2b.
    b. Spearing
    Second Saturday in February and conti n uing for 16 consec u tive days unless closed pursuant to s. NR 20.33 (5).
    1 per season, as specified by ca r cass tag
    36
    3. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from Wisconsin Dells dam
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in September to September 30
    1 per season
    60
    4. Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries, Green Ba y , Green Bay tributary streams, rivers and ditches upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. None
    No open season
    --
    --
    5. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. None
    No open season
    --
    --
    (f) La r gemouth and smallmouth bass
    1. Lake Superior and co n n ected sloughs, Kakagon river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 1 for la r gemouth bass
    22 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    1 in total
    22
    2. Outlying waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan within 1/4 mile of W ashin g ton , Detroit , Plum , Pilot, Hog or Rock islands
    a. Hook and line
    July 1 to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    12
    3. Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    14
    4. All waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph north of a line following state highway 77 from its bridge over the St. Croix river east to state highway 27, south on state highway 27 to state highway 64, east on state highway 64 to its terminus in the city of Marinette and continuing due east to the shore of Green Bay and all waters north of state highway 29 from its bridge over the Fox river east to its terminus in the city of Kewaunee and continuing due east to the shore of Lake Michigan
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to Friday preceding the third Saturday in June
    0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for la r gemouth bass
    14 for la r gemouth bass only
    Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    5. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    14
    (g) Muskellunge
    1. Green Ba y , Lake Mich i gan and Lake Michigan tributaries north of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of W aldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc, all tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    54
    2 . Lake W innebago sy s tem waters
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1
    50
    3 . All other waters north of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    Saturday nearest Memorial day to November 30
    1
    40
    4 . All other waters south of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to December 31
    1
    40
    (h) Minnows
    1. Lake Superior, its bays and tributaries
    a. None
    No open season
    --
    --
    2. Green Bay, Lake Michigan
    a. Dip netting and hook and line for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from Green Bay or Lake Michigan
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. Lake Michigan tributaries, major Green Bay tributaries
    a. Hook and line, dip netting and minnow seining for suckers onl y . Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no pe r son may transport live suckers away from Lake Mich i gan tributaries or major Green Bay tributaries or any water connected to these waters, upstream to the first dam or other obstruction impassible to fish.
    Continuous
    600 suckers in total
    None
    4. All other Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Dip netting and minnow seining for suckers only. Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no per- son may transport live suckers away from all other Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake or any water connected to these waters, upstream to the first dam or other obstruction impassible to fish .
    Continuous
    600 suckers in total
    None
    b. Hook and line for suckers only
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    600 suckers in total
    None
    5 . T rout streams and trib ut ary spring holes inhabited by trout
    a. Hook and line, and minnow tra p ping, except as established under subd. 5. b. No more than 3 traps per person. T raps must be raised and emptied at least once every 24 hours.
    During the open se as on for trout
    600 in total
    None
    b. In waters listed in or identified under s. NR 20.14 (9), hook and line for suc k ers onl y . Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from any trout stream or trib u tary spring hole listed in or ident i fied under s. NR 20.14 (9).
    During the open se as on for trout
    600 in total
    None
    6. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line, minnow dip ne t ting, minnow seining, and mi n - now trapping, except as esta b lished under subd. 6. b. T raps must be raised and emptied at least once every 48 hours.
    Continuous
    600 in total
    None
    b. In waters listed in or identified under s. NR 20.14 (9), hook and line for suc k ers onl y . Unless authorized under s. NR 19.05 (3), no person may transport live suckers away from any waters of the state.
    Continuous
    600 suckers in total
    None
    (i) Northern pike
    1. Green Ba y , major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Mic h igan waters north of a line running due east from the eastern terminus of W aldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc, Kewaunee rive r , Eas t T win river downstream from the Michicot dam, W es t T win river downstream from Shoto dam, and the Ahn a pee river downstream from the Forestville dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5
    None
    1m. Other Lake Michigan tributaries not listed in subd. 1. north of U.S. hig hway 10 except the Manit o woc river
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5
    None
    2. Manitowoc rive r , all other Lake Michigan trib u taries south of U.S. hig h - way 10, Lake Michigan waters south of a line ru n ning due east from the eas t ern terminus of W aldo bo u levard in the city of Ma n itowoc
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    3. Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    2
    26
    b. Spearing
    Through the ice
    2
    26
    4. Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    5. All other waters north of U.S. h ighway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in
    March
    5
    None
    6. All other waters south of U.S. highway 10 not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    2
    26
    (j) Panfish
    1. Green Bay and major Green Bay tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous, but the open season for ye l low perch is May 20 to March 15
    25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch
    None
    2 . All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March but the open season for yellow perch is May 20 to March 15
    25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch
    None
    3 . Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous, but the open season for ye l low perch is June 16 to April 30
    25 in total but only 5 may be yellow perch
    None
    4 . Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total
    None
    5 . All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    25 in total
    None
    (k) Rock bass, white bass, yellow bass and bullheads
    1. Major Green Bay tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    None
    None
    3. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or in this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (L) Rough fish
    1. Green Ba y , Lake Mich igan
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r ing, dip netting at any time
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Seining at any time with seines not more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth 1500 feet or more below the DePere dam
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    2. Major Green Bay tributaries, Lake Michigan tributaries
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spea r ing, dip netting at any time 500 feet or more below the first upstream dam or up to 5 miles straight inland from the mouth, whichever is less, except from September 15 through December 31 when fishing by any method is prohibited from one−hal f hour after sunset to one−hal f hour before sunrise.
    Continuous
    None
    None
    3. All other tributary streams and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    None
    None
    b. Spearing
    Continuous except no open season on the Menominee river
    None
    None
    c. Dip netting at any time 500 feet or more below the first upstream dam or up to 5 miles straight inland from the mouth, whichever is less, except from September 15 through December 31 when fishing by any method is prohibited from one−hal f hour after sunset to one−hal f hour before sunrise.
    Continuous
    None
    None
    d. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    KEEP THIS AS #5, REFERRED TO IN NR 21
    5. Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line, by hand, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Dip netting at any time for smelt only
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    c. Seining at any time for smelt only with seines no more than 75 feet in length and 6 feet in depth
    April 1 to May 25
    None
    None
    6. All Lake Winnebago system waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72)
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting
    Continuous
    None
    None
    b. Spearing
    April 21 to February 1
    None
    None
    7. All trout stream not listed in subs. (1) to (72)
    a. Hook and line
    During the open season for trout
    None
    None
    b. By hand
    Continuous
    None
    None
    8. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line, by hand, dip netting, spearing
    Continuous
    None
    None
    (m) White perch
    1. Lake Michigan, Green Ba y , Lake Michigan trib u taries, major Green Bay tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    None
    None
    2 . All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to first Sunday in March
    None
    None
    (me) Shovelnose stu r geon
    1. Lower W isconsin river downstream from Prairie du Sac dam
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    3
    None
    2. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72)
    a. None
    No open season
    (n) T rout and salmon
    1. Mid lake reef complex
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous except there is no open se a - son for lake trout
    5 in total, of which 0 may be lake trout. No person may possess lake trout within this area
    10
    2. Green Ba y , major Green Bay tributaries, all other waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan tributaries
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous except the open season for lake trout is March 1 to October 31
    5 in total but only 2 may be lake trout
    10
    3. All other tributary streams, rivers and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total but only 2 may be lake trout
    10
    4. Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous except the open season for lake trout is Dece m ber 1 to September 30
    10 in total but only 5 may be salmon and only 5 may be trout, of which only 1 may be a rainbow trout, only 1 may be a brook trout and only 3 may be lake trout with only 1 lake trout longer than 25 inches; when recreational lake trout harvest du r ing a season me a sured by depar t ment creel surveys exceeds 24,748 lake trout the lake trout bag limit is reduced to 1 and when recreational lake trout harvest during that same time exceeds 25,529 lake trout the lake trout bag limit is reduced to 0
    Rainbow trout 26, brook trout 20, other trout 15, salmon none
    (o) W alleye, sauger an d walleye−sauger hybrids
    1. Fox river downstream from DePere dam
    a. Hook and line
    Monday after the first Sunday in March to but not including the first Saturday in May
    1 in total
    28
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    3 in total
    None
    2. All other waters of Green Bay, major Green Bay tri butaries, Lake Michigan waters north of a line ru n ning due east from the eas t ern terminus o f W aldo bo u levard in the city of Ma n itowoc; Lake Michigan tributaries north of a line due east from the eastern terminus of W aldo boul e vard in the city of Manit owoc
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15
    Monday after the first Sunday in March to the Friday before the first Saturday in May
    1
    15
    3. Lake Michigan trib utaries south of a line due east from the eastern term i nus of W aldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc; Lake Michigan waters south of a line due east from the eastern terminus of W aldo boulevard in the city of Manitowoc
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total
    15
    4. All other tributary streams and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15
    5. Lake Superior
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total, but only one may be longer than 20 inches
    15
    6. Lake W innebago system waters
    a. Hook and line
    Continuous
    5 in total, but only 1 may be a sauger o r walleye−sauger hybrid
    None
    7. All other waters not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this paragraph
    a. Hook and line
    First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March
    5 in total
    15
    (p) All other species not listed in subs. (1) to (72) or this subse ction
    1. All waters
    a. None
    No open season