🐟 What fish can you catch in Wauwatosa?

Most commonly caught species around Wauwatosa , WI : Largemouth bass - 11,127 reported catches Northern pike - 3,298 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,208 reported catches Bluegill - 1,937 reported catches Rock bass - 1,157 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wauwatosa fishing reports?

The latest Wauwatosa , WI fishing reports are: @_Luv.jop reported a nice Brown trout at Root River . @blayzethrune reported a nice Northern pike at Milwaukee River . @stefan.vater reported a nice Steelhead at Milwaukee River . @heil.matthew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Lake . @mathew.granados reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Milwaukee River . .

Fishing in Wauwatosa, WI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin?

Anglers in Wauwatosa , WI recommend these top fishing spots: Little Muskego Lake , Menomonee River , Milwaukee Bay , Lamplighter Park , Underwood Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Wauwatosa

Latest Wauwatosa fishing reports

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Brown trout

Root River

31 in · 14 lb

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Northern pike

Milwaukee River

15 in · 1 lb

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Steelhead

Milwaukee River

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Milwaukee River

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Steelhead

Menomonee River

27 in · 7 lb

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Steelhead

Menomonee River

27 in · 7 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Milwaukee River

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Largemouth bass

Lower Genesee Lake

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Largemouth bass

Jackson Park

20 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Wauwatosa

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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 Wauwatosa fishing

Anglers in Wauwatosa, WI recommend these top fishing spots: Little Muskego Lake, Menomonee River, Milwaukee Bay, Lamplighter Park, and Underwood Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Wauwatosa, WI:

Largemouth bass - 11,127 reported catches
Northern pike - 3,298 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,208 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,937 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,157 reported catches

The latest Wauwatosa, WI fishing reports are:

@_Luv.jop reported a nice Brown trout at Root River.
@blayzethrune reported a nice Northern pike at Milwaukee River.
@stefan.vater reported a nice Steelhead at Milwaukee River.
@heil.matthew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Lake.
@mathew.granados reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Milwaukee River.

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