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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Wausau

Wisconsin, United States

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Lake Wausau fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Wausau is a stream located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.

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44Β°55β€²9.1β€³N 89Β°37β€²37.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Wausau, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Little Chute

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Suamico

79.0 miles away

Howard

79.1 miles away

Kaukauna

80.3 miles away

Oshkosh

81.2 miles away

Ashwaubenon

81.4 miles away

Harrison

82.6 miles away

De Pere

83.2 miles away

Allouez

84.5 miles away

Green Bay

85.1 miles away

Chippewa Falls

86.2 miles away

Bellevue

88.0 miles away

Eau Claire

91.7 miles away

Iron Mountain

98.6 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Wausau fishing

the Lake Wausau is a stream located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°55β€²9.1β€³N 89Β°37β€²37.1β€³W
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