The catch rate of 5.4 muskellunge per net-night points toward a very high population abundance. Public Boat Landings can be found at Boat and Shore Fishing Access, Dray Carl, Fisheries Biologist, Lake Superior. Minimum length: 15 inches. See https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/bruleriver/ and click on Map, then click Map 1 northern area. Easiest access is U.S. Highway 2, High Landing angler lot, Copper Range Campground, Pine Tree Canoe Landing, County Highway FF and State Highway 13. The water clarity i Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. The average length was 5.8 inches with a maximum of 11.7 inches. Nate Nye, Fisheries Biologist, Poynette. Remington Pond - City of Antigo -5 acres. The shoreline between the beach and boat launch offers shore fishing opportunities including fishing piers. 18.0 in. Visitors have access to public lands or parks. Zach Woiak, Fisheries Biologist, Black River Falls. As with many wild stocks, environmental factors such as river and lake water temperature and river flow can significantly influence the numbers of fish and the timing of river migration; this can challenge anglers of all skill levels. Access information: Check the DNR website for access locations. Access information: The DNR holds several miles of streambank fishing easement on Pine Creek. Species population information: Average length was 14 inches with a maximum length of 23 inches. You can search for a lake or body of water using the search box below. Lake trout fishing in Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior should remain some of the best in the world, predominately sustained by natural reproduction in the Apostle Islands. Since catch rates were high, a population estimate was calculated for adult channel catfish, and that estimate was roughly 6,500 fish or 23/acre. River segment length: 25 miles of Class I trout water. In our spring 2022 fyke netting survey we captured 383 muskies in both lakes combined. The current fishing regulation is designed to promote bass harvest. Current regulation: The trout regulation is a daily bag limit of 2, with a minimum length of 12 inches. Most largemouth bass in Big Sand Lake is under 14, but some larger bass can still be found. The 2022 catch rate was 27.7 fish/mile with an average length of 14.9 inches. By comparison, bass catch rates in electrofishing surveys completed in the spring of 2002 and 2012 ranked above the simple-warm-clear categorys median value. Current regulation: Current bass regulations on Lake Nebagamon are a 14-inch minimum length limit with a five fish (largemouth and smallmouth combined) daily bag limit during the open harvest season. Bluegill's average length (4.3 in 2014 and 4.2 in 2022) and PSD (17 in 2014 and 15 in 2022) remained constant. Access information: There is a boat launch located on the southeast end of the lake and good shore fishing access at the adjacent Iron County Park. Species caught included largemouth bass (young-of-year and adult), yellow perch, pumpkinseed, bluegill, yellow and black bullhead, and golden shiners. Current regulation: Above Clementson Rd 3 daily bag limit with an 8-inch minimum length limit for Brook Trout and 12-inch minimum length limit for Brown Trout. Current regulation: Daily bag limit 25 panfish in total, no length limits. Species population information: This is a put-grow-take trout fishery that is annually stocked with 3000 rainbows and 2000 browns. Popular bait choices include nightcrawlers, leaf worms, butter worms, and hellgrammites. Upper River: Upstream from U.S. Highway 2; Season: Open May 6 to Sept. 30. Open year-round no length limit, three trout per day, one bass or northern pike per day, and 10 panfish (bluegill, sunfish, crappie, perch, bullhead) per day. Anglers should look forward to a high-quality perch fishery in 2023. Current regulation: 15-inch minimum length limit, no harvest from 20-24 inches and a 3-fish daily bag limit with only one fish over 24 inches. 56 percent of the fish measured were at least 8 inches. Species population information: Smallmouth Bass surveyed in Tainter Lake in spring 2022 resulted in high catch rates of 42 smallmouth bass per mile of shoreline which is in the 95th percentile for similar lakes across the state. Ben Heussner, Fisheries Biologist, Eagle. The fall peak occurred in late September. Pike ranged from 11-40 inches with an average length of 23 inches. Sunset, Deacon Mills and Dodge Memorial County Parks provide good shoreline angling opportunities. PSD for walleye (15 inches for quality size) increased from 97 to 99. Access information: Many great shore fishing locations and boat accesses can be found throughout Lake DuBay. Milwaukee River Fishing report 04/05/23 at bottom of page. Of interest: This stream has the highest density of adult brook trout of any stream in the area despite no prior history of stocking or habitat improvement projects. Only juveniles 15 years of age and younger and certain disabled anglers may fish. Access Information: There are numerous boat landings and shoreline access points around Big Green Lake. Bridge crossings in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties and the parks provide good access. Recent research conducted on Long Lake indicates that there may be increased lake trout mortality during warmer water months possibly from angling. These ponds are an excellent opportunity to catch largemouth bass! Nearly 30 percent of bass 8 inches were legal-size fish at least 14 inches. Shore fishing is permitted at Lambs Creek Park. Current regulation: 26-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily bag limit. Of interest: Since 1989, muskellunge have been the focal species stocked into Lake DuBay in a collaborative effort by the Wisconsin DNR and local Musky Fishing Clubs to create a quality muskellunge fishery on the Wisconsin River in Central Wisconsin. Upstream of Hwy 101 3 trout over 8 inches (yellow). Of interest: Extended growth walleye (large fingerlings) have been stocked into Rock Lake every other year since 2015. In 2022, over 4,000 cohos were captured at the RRSF alone for the second-highest catch in the history of the facility. Spring electrofishing surveys in 2022 yielded a catch rate of 127.4 largemouth bass per mile (compared to a median of 17.4 largemouth basses per mile in similar lakes statewide) with fish ranging from 6.1 to 21.0 inches and a mean length of 12.3 inches. From Millis Road upstream to its confluence with Bluff Creek is approximately 0.75 miles, Bluff Creek adds another 2 miles of Class I and II trout waters. D&B Business Directory HOME / BUSINESS . Species population information: A 2022 spring electrofishing survey was completed for bluegill and largemouth bass to evaluate a special panfish regulation. The estimate for walleye in the legal size range was right around 20,000. Of interest: Tiger trout, which are a hybrid of the brook and brown trout, are occasionally captured in electrofishing surveys here. Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 10 AM - 12 PM and 5-6 PM. The largest fish captured in the survey was a 44-inch female. Of interest: Both the DNR and private clubs stock walleyes into Long Lake. Shore fishing can also be found at Nagawaukee County Park and the public fishing pier in downtown Pewaukee. Of interest: One of the largest springs in the area enters this stream near its headwaters and is protected by a DNR streambank easement. In our sample, walleyes were 10 to 29 inches with the largest measuring 29.3 inches and catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) was approximately 27 adult walleye per hour. Current regulation: Only two northern pike may be kept, and they must be at least 26 inches. Species population information: The North Branch Embarrass River supports a high-density brook trout population with a 2022 catch estimated at 916 total brook trout per mile of electrofishing (85th percentile when compared to statewide averages). On the East Twin River, anglers have been continuing to catch some steelhead by the Mishicot Dam. never caught a big perch like this before. Current regulation: 8-inch minimum length limit, 3 fish daily bag limit. Milwaukee Co. Current regulation: Different for lower and upper rivers. Access information: The majority of Whitewater Creek from Millis Road upstream to its confluence with Bluff Creek is encompassed by Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit. Leave the brand-name boat with the 200-hp motor at home. Smaller bluegills were present, yet difficult to net. off CTH-D, and Sunset Bay Rd. Yearling trout are stocked in the spring and large fingerling trout are stocked in the fall. The special panfish regulation went into effect in 2016 and has worked with improving bluegill size structure and average length. However, lake trout roaming these waters are long-lived (some trout documented over 50 years old!) Current regulation: Walleye are managed with a 15-inch minimum length limit, with a protected slot limit of 20-24 inches, and only 1 fish over 24 inches is allowed. STEELHEADSpecies population information: From fall 2021 through spring 2022, 5,940 wild steelheads were counted passing the sea lamprey barrier/fishway. There is shore fishing access available at Redstone County Park on the south end of the lake. MILWAUKEE COUNTY. Since its implementation, the walleye population has dramatically recovered, and the size structure has greatly improved. The daily bag limit is 3. The black crappie population provides an opportunity for anglers to not only have great angling action but also a chance to harvest some great-sized fish for the pan. The Mid-Lake Reef Complex is a refuge for lake trout. July 7, 2019 Species population information: The lake has historically supported an excellent walleye fishery and survey results indicate that trend should continue. This increase is, in part, driven by the recruitment of the strong 2021 walleye year class. The 10-day hoop net survey documented 291 channel catfish and 78 flathead catfish. Lower River: Downstream from U.S. Highway 2; Season: Open March 25 through Nov. 15; Minimum length: 26 inches; Daily bag: 5 trout and salmon in total, only one may be a rainbow trout. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Milwaukee River. Current regulation: Open all year. Precipitation possible through the mid-week. A strong year class of small individuals < 15 inches will enter the fishery in the next year or two providing continued success. An accurate length measurement at the time of capture will be essential in analyzing growth rates over time. Species population information: A total of 847 black crappies were captured in a spring 2022 fyke netting survey for a catch rate of 56.5 black crappies per net night. Angler creel cards collected by the lake association showed some harvest of bass, but the majority of fish caught outside the protected slot was released in 2018-2021. Here is the webpage to find detailed tributary access information. Ramps: The docks are now in place at McKinley Marina. Use the information to plan your next fishing trip. SEE MORE sunset today 5:05PM sunrise tomorrow 4:52AM moon phase New Moon Cooperative stocking efforts by the DNR and Green Lake Sanitary District have continued to help bolster the population and provide angling opportunities. Current regulation: Daily bag limit of 3, with a minimum length limit of 8 inches and no gear restrictions. River segment length: 3 miles. It has a maximum depth of 6 feet. Staff is already busy evaluating recent data to update the harvest limits for the new quota cycle beginning in the 2024 season, and public meetings will be scheduled in 2023 for feedback opportunities. Of interest: Tomorrow-Waupaca River contains some of the most prominent trout water in Central Wisconsin. The near-record catch follows a strong catch in 2021 (ranked fifth) and indicates Winnebago system yellow perch are doing well. The third boat landing is located at the end of Fox Court on the south end of the lake near the dam, and there is no launch fee at this landing. Species population information: This lake holds a high density of northern pike with fish up to 35 inches. We think the Milwaukee River often gets slightly overshadowed by mighty Lake Michigan, but not so when it comes to Steelhead fishing. Anglers reached the sport fishing allocation of the overall lake trout quota at the very end of the regular season, so no early closure was needed in 2023. Current regulation: 25 panfish in total (bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, crappie). Access information: Many boat and shore access locations are available https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/boataccess.html https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/TributaryAccess.html. Since 2010, 1,136 large fingerlings (average length of 7 inches) and 25,533 small fingerlings (average length of 2 inches) walleyes have been stocked into Long Lake. The daily limit is 15 yellow perches. Species population information: This northern pike fishery has a moderate abundance with a good-size structure. If fishing with people who have other vehicles and have time for a longer day of fishing, try shuttling by leaving a vehicle at one access point, then fishing downstream or upstream to the other access point where the other vehicle is parked. LAKE TROUTSpecies population information: Lake Trout is the most popular species that anglers target in the Apostle Islands and Western Arm regions of Lake Superior. Of interest: Tichigan Creek has been stocked annually with brook trout since 2018. Bluegill continues to be highly sought after and provided some great angling opportunities in 2022. There are also two public fishing piers on the Chetek Chain, one is at Browns Landing on Prairie Lake and the other is on the south end of Pokegama Lake off CTH D. In addition to northern pike, the Chetek chain offers quality walleye and panfish fisheries. Of interest: Cedar Lake also supports a healthy largemouth bass population with five largemouth basses> 18 inches being captured in a spring 2022 electrofishing survey. Current regulation: Open May 20 to March 15. The Wolf River fish consisted of 1,043 females ranging from 15.3 to 27.9 inches and a total of 1,793 males ranging from 12.2 to 22.1 inches. The average length of a lake trout caught by anglers was 25 inches. Our fall young-of-year (YOY) survey results in Mississippi River Pool 10, near Lynxville, WI showed above average reproduction during the spring of 2022 with a catch rate of 146 YOY walleye per hour and 44 YOY sauger per hour. Harvest estimates for brown trout in Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan was 9,178 fish, with 31 percent being harvested in Green Bay waters. A total of 8 percent of pike were larger than 30 inches. Adam Nickel, Fisheries Biologist, Wautoma. The lake is relatively shallow and provides a nice opportunity for fishing from a canoe, kayak, or other small boat. Put a damn beating on these brown trouts, total was about 12 landed and missed around 20. Every fall, the Wisconsin DNR conducts a lake trout spawning survey on two nearshore reefs near Milwaukee. Recent reports indicate a high-quality fishery has developed with ample opportunities for harvest and trophy fish. Brown Trout numbers were high in 2022, averaging more than 1,000 catchable Brown Trout per mile. A public fishing pier is also available off Lake Drive. Trout of all size classes were observed in the survey, ranging from 3 inches to 19 inches with an average length of 8.8 inches. Only one percent of muskies in Mason and Evergreen lakes grew to 38 inches or longer, and only one 44-inch musky attained legal size. Copyright 2001-2023 Lake-Link Inc. All rights reserved. Lake size: 334 acres (Grass Lake 90; Pine Lake 217; Round Lake 27). The Parker Lake Association works with the DNR to improve the fishery's habitat through these actions and protect water quality and a healthy diverse aquatic plant community. Coho salmon are spawned at both the Root River Steelhead Facility (RRSF) in Racine and the C.D. Bluegill densities were moderate with most in the 5 to the 7-inch range but some exceeding 8 inches and ranging up to 9.6 inches. Consult the DNRs lake page for more lake and launch information. Catch rates may be low but those who are patient stand a good chance at catching trophy northern pike upwards of 40+ inches. Adult density was near the average value for Walleye populations in northern Wisconsin that are sustained primarily by stocking. Access Information: There are numerous access points around Big Green Lake. Among the 161 walleyes captured in fyke nets, 85 percent were at least 15 inches, 42 percent were legal fish 18 inches or longer, and 19 percent were at least 20 inches. A 2022 survey estimated the total number of adult walleye in the lake. A walleye population estimate was conducted in the spring of 2022, and it was calculated that there were 4.3 adult walleye per acre. Access information: Popular public access points for this fishery include Loons Foot and Barkers Island Landings in Superior, WI; Port Wing Harbor, WI; Second Landing and Kreher Park in Ashland, WI; and the Washburn Marina in Washburn, WI. Katie Renschen, Fisheries Technician, Florence. Access information: Anglers can access the Brill River from the stream crossings at 29th Avenue, County Highway V, 27 Avenue and 26th Avenue. Age estimates indicate the spawning population is dominated by 4- to 6-year-old fish representing about 70 percent of the Wolf River sample, though earlier year classes persist at a measurable level. The Brill River has a respectable brown trout population with a good size structure. 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