🐟 What fish can you catch in Waukesha?

Most commonly caught species around Waukesha , WI : Largemouth bass - 14,405 reported catches Northern pike - 4,451 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,048 reported catches Bluegill - 2,678 reported catches Rock bass - 1,563 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waukesha fishing reports?

The latest Waukesha , WI fishing reports are: @Tanks.r.us reported a nice Chinook salmon at Root River . @Henbox1645 reported a nice Steelhead at Menomonee River . @Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Root River . @Jake_Blanco reported a nice Brown trout . @nicholas-sansone reported a nice Northern pike at Root River . .

Fishing in Waukesha, WI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

Anglers in Waukesha , WI recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Pewaukee Lake , Root River , Little Muskego Lake , Lake Okauchee .

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

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Top fish species in Waukesha

Latest Waukesha fishing reports

Chinook salmon

Root River

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Steelhead

Menomonee River

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Coho salmon

Root River

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Brown trout

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Northern pike

Root River

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Chinook salmon

Root River

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Steelhead

Milwaukee River

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Steelhead

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Coho salmon

Root River

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Brown trout

Root River

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Fishing regulations in Waukesha

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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.

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FAQ about Waukesha fishing

Anglers in Waukesha, WI recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Pewaukee Lake, Root River, Little Muskego Lake, and Lake Okauchee.

Most commonly caught species around Waukesha, WI:

Largemouth bass - 14,405 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,451 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,048 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,678 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,563 reported catches

The latest Waukesha, WI fishing reports are:

@Tanks.r.us reported a nice Chinook salmon at Root River.
@Henbox1645 reported a nice Steelhead at Menomonee River.
@Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Root River.
@Jake_Blanco reported a nice Brown trout.
@nicholas-sansone reported a nice Northern pike at Root River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Waukesha, 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: