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Wisconsin River

Wisconsin, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Lake sturgeon

45 in Β· 20 lb 5 oz

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Lake sturgeon

60 in Β· 53 lb 8 oz

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Freshwater drum

14 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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Shovelnose sturgeon

17 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Wisconsin River is a stream located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Clayton County, Iowa and Adams County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Freshwater drum.

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44Β°35β€²13.7β€³N 89Β°38β€²46.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Wisconsin River, WI

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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 May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Fox Crossing

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Menasha

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66.3 miles away

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71.4 miles away

Harrison

72.1 miles away

Howard

76.5 miles away

Ashwaubenon

77.0 miles away

Baraboo

77.3 miles away

Suamico

77.8 miles away

De Pere

78.0 miles away

Waupun

79.9 miles away

Allouez

80.2 miles away

Green Bay

81.7 miles away

Fond du Lac

82.1 miles away

Bellevue

83.7 miles away

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FAQ about Wisconsin River fishing

the Wisconsin River is a stream located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Clayton County, Iowa and Adams County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
44Β°35β€²13.7β€³N 89Β°38β€²46.2β€³W
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