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Brown trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

10 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

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Hornyhead chub

4 in · 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Blue River is a stream located in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

43°05′7.4″N 90°29′7.4″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Blue River?

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Fishing regulations at Blue 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

Blue River

8.1 miles away

Avoca

10.8 miles away

Cobb

11.4 miles away

Gotham

13.4 miles away

Edmund

13.9 miles away

Lone Rock

15.9 miles away

Dodgeville

19.8 miles away

Lancaster

19.9 miles away

Mount Hope

20.5 miles away

Mineral Point

21.7 miles away

Spring Green

21.9 miles away

Platteville

24.7 miles away

Ridgeway

25.6 miles away

Plain

26.0 miles away

Seneca

26.8 miles away

Potosi

29.7 miles away

Viola

30.6 miles away

Prairie du Chien

33.0 miles away

Loganville

33.2 miles away

Glen Haven

34.1 miles away

Marquette

35.8 miles away

Viroqua

38.5 miles away

Hillsboro

40.1 miles away

Lansing

41.8 miles away

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FAQ about Blue River fishing

the Blue River is a stream located in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
43°05′7.4″N 90°29′7.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Blue 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 Blue River are:
The latest Blue 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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