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Tomahawk River

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Wisconsin, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Tomahawk River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Oneida County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike.

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45°29′12.4″N 89°44′58.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Tomahawk 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

Tomahawk

1.5 miles away

Rhinelander

18.7 miles away

Merrill

21.2 miles away

Lake Tomahawk

23.7 miles away

Rib Lake

24.8 miles away

Prentice

26.4 miles away

Minocqua

27.2 miles away

Summit Lake

27.5 miles away

Woodruff

28.3 miles away

Maine

30.4 miles away

Lac du Flambeau

34.1 miles away

Phillips

34.7 miles away

Three Lakes

35.5 miles away

Sayner

36.4 miles away

Wausau

36.6 miles away

Mole Lake

37.2 miles away

Antigo

37.5 miles away

Eagle River

38.5 miles away

Stetsonville

39.4 miles away

Edgar

40.3 miles away

Weston

42.3 miles away

Boulder Junction

43.6 miles away

Argonne

43.8 miles away

Hatley

46.1 miles away

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FAQ about Tomahawk River fishing

the Tomahawk River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Oneida County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
45°29′12.4″N 89°44′58.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk River are:
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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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