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Wisconsin River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Wisconsin, United States

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Channel catfish

24 in · 5 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Muskellunge

37 in · 12 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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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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44°35′13.7″N 89°38′46.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Wisconsin River, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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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Cities nearby

Junction City

6.0 miles away

Stevens Point

6.4 miles away

Knowlton

9.3 miles away

Rudolph

9.9 miles away

Plover

10.2 miles away

Milladore

10.4 miles away

Polonia

11.6 miles away

Wisconsin Rapids

16.1 miles away

Rosholt

17.0 miles away

Nelsonville

17.8 miles away

Amherst Junction

18.2 miles away

Arpin

19.2 miles away

Bancroft

20.4 miles away

Weston

21.5 miles away

Nekoosa

22.9 miles away

Elderon

23.8 miles away

Stratford

25.6 miles away

Wausau

25.9 miles away

Marshfield

26.4 miles away

Plainfield

26.6 miles away

Lake Sherwood

27.3 miles away

Edgar

27.9 miles away

Lake Arrowhead

28.1 miles away

Babcock

30.0 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:
44°35′13.7″N 89°38′46.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Wisconsin River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Wisconsin River are:
The latest Wisconsin River fishing reports are:

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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