🐟 What fish can you catch in Janesville?

Most commonly caught species around Janesville , WI : Largemouth bass - 9,905 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,677 reported catches Northern pike - 2,494 reported catches Bluegill - 1,555 reported catches Channel catfish - 982 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Janesville fishing reports?

The latest Janesville , WI fishing reports are: @carsonlipp reported a nice Northern pike at Lower Mud Lake (Yahara River) . @stahl.brayden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Traxler Park . @taylervegter reported a nice Northern pike at Hope Lake . @Moi_G reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IL, WI) . @d_bens_ reported a nice Northern pike at Whitewater Creek . .

Fishing in Janesville, WI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Janesville, Wisconsin?

Anglers in Janesville , WI recommend these top fishing spots: Turtle Creek (WI) , Storrs Lake , Kiwanis Pond , Traxler Park , Clear Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Janesville?

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Wisconsin, United States

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Top fish species in Janesville

Latest Janesville fishing reports

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Northern pike

Lower Mud Lake (Yahara River)

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Largemouth bass

Traxler Park

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Northern pike

Hope Lake

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8 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Northern pike

Whitewater Creek

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Northern pike

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Smallmouth bass

Belvidere Park

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Common carp

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Freshwater drum

Rock River (IL, WI)

13 in · 1 lb

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Silver redhorse

Rock River (IL, WI)

21 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Janesville

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Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Janesville fishing

Anglers in Janesville, WI recommend these top fishing spots: Turtle Creek (WI), Storrs Lake, Kiwanis Pond, Traxler Park, and Clear Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Janesville, WI:

Largemouth bass - 9,905 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,677 reported catches
Northern pike - 2,494 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,555 reported catches
Channel catfish - 982 reported catches

The latest Janesville, WI fishing reports are:

@carsonlipp reported a nice Northern pike at Lower Mud Lake (Yahara River).
@stahl.brayden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Traxler Park.
@taylervegter reported a nice Northern pike at Hope Lake.
@Moi_G reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IL, WI).
@d_bens_ reported a nice Northern pike at Whitewater Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Janesville, WI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: