Fishing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is muskie country — the Minocqua chain, Chippewa Flowage, and St. Croix River are legendary for trophy muskellunge. Lake Michigan receives steelhead and Chinook salmon runs each fall. Door County offers outstanding perch and smallmouth bass fishing. The Wisconsin River system and inland lakes hold walleye, bass, and northern pike across the state.

Top Species

• Muskellunge
• Walleye
• Smallmouth Bass
• Chinook Salmon
• Steelhead
• Northern Pike

Top Waters

• Chippewa Flowage
• Lake Winnebago
• Lake Michigan
• Wisconsin River
• St. Croix River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Wisconsin DNR — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.