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Williams Bay

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Wisconsin, United States

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Northern pike

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Rock bass

8 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

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Pumpkinseed

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Common carp

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Rock bass

7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Williams Bay is a lake located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Bluegill.

Location

42°34′18.2″N 88°32′4.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Williams Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Williams Bay, 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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Reviews of Williams Bay

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Cities nearby

Walworth

4.2 miles away

Lake Geneva

5.5 miles away

Big Foot Prairie

6.2 miles away

Delavan

6.3 miles away

Big Foot Prairie

6.5 miles away

Elkhorn

6.9 miles away

Hebron

9.0 miles away

Harvard

10.8 miles away

Sharon

11.4 miles away

Genoa City

11.8 miles away

Richmond

13.7 miles away

Lauderdale Lakes

13.9 miles away

Greenwood

14.4 miles away

Hartland

14.5 miles away

Burlington

15.1 miles away

Lake Lorraine

15.2 miles away

Capron

15.9 miles away

Clinton

17.0 miles away

Spring Grove

17.0 miles away

Woodstock

18.8 miles away

McHenry

20.3 miles away

Franklinville

20.5 miles away

Candlewick Lake

22.8 miles away

Garden Prairie

23.9 miles away

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FAQ about Williams Bay fishing

📍 Where is Williams Bay located?
Williams Bay is a lake located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°34′18.2″N 88°32′4.1″W
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🎣 Where on Williams Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Williams Bay 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.
🐟 What species are in Williams Bay?
The most common species in Williams Bay are:
  • Largemouth bass - 108 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 51 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Williams Bay fishing reports?
The latest Williams Bay fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Williams Bay?

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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