Current regulation: Daily bag of 3, minimum length limit of 18 inches. Populations of the brook and brown trout upstream of the Amherst Milldam are entirely self-sustained through natural reproduction. Wisconsin Creek has access off Wisconsin Creek Road and Daumitz Road, north of State Hwy 70. The estimate came out to 72,837, or 4.8 adult walleye per acre. A coded wire tag study is also underway to evaluate natural reproduction and growth. Dense floating vegetation often restricts navigation to a narrow corridor from the public boat landing to the open, main basin. Brown Trout densities were lower at approximately 105 per mile with most fish falling within the 6-11 inch range. Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in North America. The air might still be a bit chilly, but the fishing is hot! Current regulation: Daily bag limit of 3, with a minimum length limit of 8 inches and no gear restrictions. Species population information: Big Sand Lake supports an abundant largemouth bass population and provides good angling opportunities. Most notably, 63 percent of the fish sampled were greater than 10 inches. Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 10 AM - 12 PM and 5-6 PM. A low-pulse electrofishing survey to identify young-of-year (YOY) recruitment in this stretch of river was conducted one week after the hoop net survey. The county park also provides great shore fishing opportunities for both black crappies and bluegill in the spring. Both trophy catch and harvest opportunities are present. This report follows the virtual meeting on 29 April 2021 between the Panel and the team of Veszprm, one of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) in 20231. During the remainder of the season, 25 panfish may be kept. Jeff Scheirer, Fisheries Biologist, Park Falls. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding are permitted within the state park and a public beach and picnic area are provided. The average length was 5.8 inches with a maximum of 11.7 inches. Species population information: Northern pike inhabiting the productive waters of Green Bay have a wide variety of forage to grow quickly. The lake is relatively shallow and provides a nice opportunity for fishing from a canoe, kayak, or other small boat. The vast amount of lake whitefish biomass in the Apostle Islands region is primarily attributed to the large quantity of habitat with a depth of fewer than 250 feet, a high degree of coastal connectivity with relatively intact wetlands, and many harvest control rules including effort (i.e., amount of net) limitations and a large array of nearshore and offshore protected areas. The Wisconsin Fishing Report provides fishing forecasts (along with other interesting information) for the upcoming season. A population estimate was completed in 2022, and the density was calculated to be 0.20 per acre, which is right in the middle of desired density for a Class B musky fishery. Some natural reproduction of musky in Tainter Lake and its tributaries has been documented in fisheries surveys. The average-sized lake whitefish caught in Chequamegon Bay is likely 10 years of age or older, and whitefish up to 25 years old are often observed in the area. Abundance was fairly high too, meaning pike anglers on Smith can expect to catch fish and they have a chance at some nice quality fish. Urban Fishing Waters - Include: Kenosha County: Anderson Park, Bong Childrens Pond; Milwaukee County: Brown Deer Park, Dineen Park, Estabrook Park, Franklin High School, Greenfield Park, Holler Park, Humboldt Park, Jackson Park, Juneau Park, Kosciuszko Park, McCarty Park, McGovern Park, Miller Park, Mitchell Park, Oak Creek Parkway, Saveland Park, Schoetz Park, Scout Lake, Sheridan Park, Washington Park, Wilson Park; Outagamie County: Appleton Memorial Pond; Ozaukee County: Harrington Beach Quarry, Mequon Rotary Park East and West, Pucketts Pond, Schowalter Park, Willow Brooke Park; Racine County: Gorney Park, Johnson Park, Lockwood Park, Pritchard Park, Quarry Lake, Reservoir Park; Rock County: Lions Park Pond; Sheboygan County: Kohler-Andrae State Park Pond, Sheboygan Quarry, Memorial Park, River Park Lagoon; Walworth County: Ceylon Lagoon, Congdon Park, Millpond Park Pond; Washington County: Boot Lake, Hartford Millpond, Homestead Hollow Park, Kewaskum Millpond, Regner Pond, Sandy Knoll Park, Wells Lake, Wiedenbach Park Pond; Waukesha County: Calhoun Park, Delafield Rearing Pond, Foxbrook Pond, Heyer Park North and South, Lapham Peak Pond, Lepper Dam Millpond, Lions Park-Overland, Menomonee Park, Minooka Park, Muskego Park, Nixon Park, Regal Park and Woodfield North and South. Daily Wisconsin Fishing Reports (April 2023) Home United States Wisconsin Fresh Wisconsin Fishing Reports Top Wisconsin destinations Kenosha Tomorrow: 67 / 58 F Port Washington 38 fishing charters Milwaukee 53 fishing charters Sheboygan 27 fishing charters Algoma Tomorrow: 38 / 34 F Sturgeon Bay Tomorrow: 38 / 34 F Green Bay Tomorrow: Nearly 30 percent of bass 8 inches were legal-size fish at least 14 inches. Anglers are encouraged to report tags and catch information by email: DNRFHWautomaFish@wisconsin.gov, phone: 920-787-5683, or mail: Wautoma DNR office (427 East Tower Drive, Suite 100, Wautoma WI 54982). Lower River: Downstream from U.S. Highway 2; Season: Open March 25 through Nov. 15; Minimum length: 26 inches; Daily bag: 5 trout and salmon in total, only one may be a rainbow trout. Four-channel catfish that was Floy tagged in 2016 were recaptured in 2022 with an average increase of 5.5 inches. This population provides a great harvest opportunity for anglers. A catch rate of 56.5 black crappies per net night ranks in the 96th percentile for lakes in Wisconsin, indicating high densities of black crappies can be found in Long Lake. Milwaukee River at Caesar's Park, Milwaukee - 2.2 mi., 7 min. Access information: Anglers can access from any of four different public boat landings. Of interest: Muskellunge have been stocked in Lake Neshonoc since 2006. The channel catfish population in the Chippewa Falls Flowage is very healthy and at a relatively high density. The lake trout season may be closed early if the annual quota is reached before the regular season closure date. +80 Fresh Fishing Reports from Milwaukee Alert Alert fishing is on fire . Daily bag limit of 5 (total trout and salmon) with a 10-inch minimum length limit. The abundance of lake whitefish is currently much higher in Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior to in the 1970s and 1980s. The Onion River downstream from CTH E is managed with the yellow regulation: 8-inch minimum length limit, 3 fish bag limit, and no gear restriction. The average length of black crappies captured in the fyke netting survey was 8.4 inches with black crappies ranging from 6.9 10.0 inches being captured. The channel catfish's average length was 22.7 inches with an average weight of 4.25 pounds. According to our creel survey in Superior and Port Wing, WI, the harvest was mainly comprised of age-4 fish, which ranged between 15-17 inches in 2022. Milwaukee Co. Access information: There is a state boat landing off of County Hwy K and several other town landings around the lake. These regulations are aimed at providing a variety of trout angling opportunities and the DNR the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various trout regulations. The size structure of the northern pike population was similar to the sizes of pike caught by anglers who had reported their catch on creel survey cards gathered by the Parker Lake Association from 2016-2019. Access information: Popular public access points for this fishery include Loons Foot and Barkers Island Landings in Superior, WI; Port Wing Harbor, WI; Second Landing and Kreher Park in Ashland, WI; and the Washburn Marina in Washburn, WI. Public Boat Landings can be found at https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/boataccess/, Dray Carl, Fisheries Biologist, Bayfield. A daily admission sticker/fee is required. Two walleye tournaments happened over the weekend of March 28-29. . Fishing Milwaukee River, WI on 3/28/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Okauchee Lake has a diverse fishery including muskellunge, northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and sunfish. Access information: There is a private boat launch with a nominal fee at the Parker Lake Lodge off State Road 82 on N Parker Lake Road, Oxford, WI. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass densities were moderate, with smallmouth up to 17.9 inches and largemouth up to 17.6 inches. Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Trout can be found here. Woods Creek as well as Wisconsin Creek also hosts a low-density brown trout population. The daily limit is 5. Access information: The DNR holds several miles of streambank fishing easement along Plum Creek. Of interest: Long Lake has invasive rainbow smelt. Access information: Tichigan Wildlife Area and Tichigan Springs and Fen State Natural Area encompass most of the trout-classified portion of Tichigan Creek. Ten in total. Access location: Several small gravel parking lots offer access to DNR properties along CTH U. River segment length: Coon Creek, Bohemian Valley Creek, Rullands Coulee Creek, Spring Coulee Creek and Timber Coulee Creek. Of interest: The North Branch Embarrass River provides a high-action brook trout fishery with the chance to land a trophy-class brook or brown trout. Access information: The river has over 20 access points with parking areas and footpaths between U.S. Highway 2 and Lake Superior. While this may not be a trophy largemouth bass fishing lake, it is a great place to get some good ol bucket-mouth bass action. Species population information: A 2021 survey of the stream found over 800 adult brook trout 7 inches per mile, including over 80 brook trout 10 inches per mile. Although the population estimate is quite a bit lower than previous estimates, which have been as high as 7.4 per acre, the large size structure remains. The season starts on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and closes at the end of the year (open-water fishing only). Wyona Park is located on County Road G, just east of the village of Wyocena. Tichigan Wildlife Area is a prime property for viewing egrets, least bitterns, terns, teal, wood ducks, Wilsons phalaropes, and white-rumped sandpipers. Current regulation: The muskellunge population is managed with the statewide regulation - 40-inch minimum length limit and one fish daily bag limit. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. A detailed fishing report for the Milwaukee River will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Current regulation: Fifteen panfish may be kept, but no more than five of any one species. Bluegill ranged from 2.7-9.4 inches with an average length of 7.1 inches. Only three walleye may be kept from Pulaski Lake, and they must be at least 18 inches. Anglers targeting perch in the early open-water season have success in shallow weedy bays and the mouths of smaller tributaries around the system. Anglers had hit-or-miss luck trolling . Access information: The majority of Whitewater Creek from Millis Road upstream to its confluence with Bluff Creek is encompassed by Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit. Current regulation: 26-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily bag limit. Most of the musky ranged from 34-42 inches, but fish as large as 46 inches were captured. Five fish daily bag limit (total trout and salmon). Of interest: Steelhead is a non-native, naturalized species that was introduced in the river from the western United States nearly 130 years ago after the Brules native brook or speckled trout declined with timber harvest, fires and other regional land use changes that altered stream habitats at that time. The near-record catch follows a strong catch in 2021 (ranked fifth) and indicates Winnebago system yellow perch are doing well. Orvis Milwaukee. Its highly popular amongst avid trout anglers in the region and owes much of its notoriety to natural productivity. Oh, nice pike! Thats a phrase our crew said many times during our 2022 spring fisheries survey. Of interest: The Wheeler Lake Association holds an annual fishing jamboree in February. Anyone interested in fishing Menomonee River or waters within the wider area around Milwaukee should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Fish streamers low and slow with fluoro leaders on floating lines! 8 percent of the largemouth bass were 14 inches or greater. Check out the following websites for more details: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/boataccess/ https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_10.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_10.pdf. The fall peak occurred in late September. The average length increased from 18.5 to 20.4 inches. Current regulation: 40-inch minimum length, the daily bag limit of 1. Before switching to large fingerlings for better survival, the DNR stocked 26,150 walleyes 1.6 inches on average from 2003 to 2013. 63% of the fish measured during the 2022 survey were over 14 inches with the largest being 21.7 inches. Access information: There are two boat launches on Marion Millpond, but the primary access is the boat launch located at Wallace Park off HWY SS in Marion, WI. Of interest: Due to extremely high densities of common carp, Lake Tomah was treated with Rotenone in 2009, killing the carp and limiting gamefish populations. It is named for the beautiful red sandstone cliffs found along the shoreline at various points around the lake. Lake Wazee is located in the Lake Wazee Recreational Area a Jackson County Park. Eric Wegleitner Fisheries Biologist, Vilas County. Of interest: This stream has the highest density of adult brook trout of any stream in the area despite no prior history of stocking or habitat improvement projects. Milwaukee River at Kern Park, Milwaukee - 3.9 mi., 10 Contacts. Age estimates indicate the spawning population is dominated by 4- to 6-year-old fish representing about 70 percent of the Wolf River sample, though earlier year classes persist at a measurable level. Current regulation: Daily limit of 15 in total for bluegill and pumpkinseed (sunfish). Species population information: During a 2022 spring electrofishing survey, crews sampled largemouth bass at a moderate rate of 10.9/mile. Joseph Gerbyshak, Fisheries Biologist, Eau Claire. Downstream from the Amherst Milldam, the temperature regime changes and tends to primarily mainly natural reproducing brown trout that are supplemented with some stocking. Species population information: Brown Trout and occasionally Brook Trout are found in Plum Creek. off Schnacky Rd. LAKE TROUTSpecies population information: Lake Trout is the most popular species that anglers target in the Apostle Islands and Western Arm regions of Lake Superior. Current regulation: Open all year. Access information: Meder Lake has a nice boat launch just off Hien Road. Ramps: Of the two boats surveyed that fished the Milwaukee Harbor on Sunday neither caught fish . Species population information: A 2022 survey yielded a length range of 7.3 to 18.5 inches with an average length of 12.4 inches. The Largemouth bass catch rate was 145 fish per mile of shoreline with 9 fish per mile at 15 inches and larger. Growth was slow and body condition was fair to poor. While we know some about steelhead biology and their contribution to the Lake Michigan fishery, we are starting to learn more through the ongoing clipping and tagging efforts of the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program. The average size of the northern pike captured in the fyke netting survey was 19.4 inches with the northern pike ranging from 13.4 29.6 inches being captured. The report is addressed to the Veszprm 2023 organisation and will be published on the European Commission's website 4. River segment length: 6.5 miles of Class I trout water. Access information: Numerous access points and public parking areas are available for trout anglers, especially throughout the Richard Hemp Fishery Area and along stream crossings from public roads. Brown trout make fall migratory runs into the Menominee, Peshtigo and Oconto rivers. Access information: Public access is plentiful on Rock Lake. Overall, nearly 245 adult and juvenile bluegill were captured per hour. Species population information: Laxey Creek in Iowa County contains a brook trout-dominated population throughout the upper 8.1 miles, which is listed as class 1 trout water. Rainbow trout were sampled at a high rate of 45.0/mile and ranged from 7.9-11.8 inches. Current regulation: Walleye are managed with a 15-inch minimum length limit, with a protected slot limit of 20-24 inches, and only 1 fish over 24 inches is allowed. Panfish have a daily bag limit of 15, but only 5 of any one species can be kept. For Smallies, fish larger brightly colored streamers at depth. Of interest: Whitewater Lake was created in 1947 by damming the outlet of three smaller, existing lakes: Bass Lake, Kettle or Round Lake, and Whitewater Lake. Species population information: Brown Trout are the primary trout species caught in Pine Creek. Access information: Washington Township maintains a public boat landing on the southeast shore. Species population information: Average Length 33 inches. Remington Pond - City of Antigo -5 acres. Many nice walleye were caught in the survey including fish over 10 pounds. The 2020-year class will be entering its fourth growing season in 2023 which should lead to anglers seeing some nice-sized fish. Of interest: When you fish for musky on Sawyer Countys Lac Courte Oreilles, you are fishing on hallowed water. 16.0 in. Access information: There is a public access boat launch off Waterfront Dr in the village of Lake Nebagamon. Although they are in low density, there is the potential for trophy-size flathead catfish in the Crawfish River. Access information: There are dozens of boat and shore access locations to fish for yellow perch on Green Bay. Brook trout occur mainly above the Milldam in Amherst, and few brook trout can be found below the dam. Catch rate varied from 26-50 fish per mile and percent of fish over 8 inches varied from 0-20 percent. Species population information: Smallmouth Bass surveyed in Tainter Lake in spring 2022 resulted in high catch rates of 42 smallmouth bass per mile of shoreline which is in the 95th percentile for similar lakes across the state. Species population information: The Chippewa Flowage is certainly not a sleeper lake for fishing. We expect this year-class to fully recruit to the fishery in 2023 and provide anglers with numerous walleye between 16 and 20 inches. The substantial yellow perch year class of 2020 likely contributes to these recent strong adults catch rates. If you decide to fish the electric motor-only southern lobe of the lake, then let the sounds of the wild be the soundtrack of the day. Of interest: In 2022, the DNR renovated 4,000 feet of in-stream habitat structures built in the late 1970s. Of interest: The lake contains sinkholes that have resulted in the complete dewatering of the lake several times in the 1970s and 1980s. The water is open to everyone. Over 500 walleye from 15 inches (legal harvest length) and greater were tagged with a bright green Floy tag next to their dorsal fin. Current regulation: Varies by waterbody, see the trout regulation pamphlet. Of interest: One of the largest springs in the area enters this stream near its headwaters and is protected by a DNR streambank easement. The catch rate from the Whitewater Creek survey was 276 fish per mile which ranks it around the 60th percentile when compared with all other Class II brown trout waters statewide. The adult population was estimated at 234 individuals for a density of 0.123 per acre (one adult for about every 8 acres). River segment length: All 16 miles of Woods Creek are designated as Class I trout waters, Wisconsin Creek has almost 6 miles of class II trout water and North Otter Creek has 16 miles of class II trout water. Fishing access to Milwaukee River downstream of North Avenue. Outside . Relative abundance was 94 fish per mile. Access information: There are many boat and shore fishing access locations along the Mississippi River. A high-size-quality population with many fish over 40 inches is present in this naturally reproducing, unstocked fishery. Species population information: Big Muskego is a shallow lake averaging 3 feet deep with diverse aquatic plants and a thriving northern pike population. Of interest: In addition to trophy smallmouth bass potential, Pewaukee Lake also provides excellent largemouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, and panfishing opportunities. Smallmouth Bass with a Zoom Fat Albert Curly Tail, 3 lb. Eggs were collected at both facilities, and those fish will be raised in DNR hatcheries for future stocking in Lake Michigan. We caught 40 bluegills that ranged from 3.1 inches to 9.0 inches with an average of 7.3 inches. Over the years, three strains of steelhead have been stocked into Wisconsin tributaries to expand opportunities for anglers, because the strains have different spawning run times. It has a surface area of 22,400 square making it the largest lake en Brown Deer Park Pond is a 5 acre waterway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Seasonal runs of salmon, steelhead and brown trout in spring and fall from the mouth of the river up to the first dam. No minimum length. It has a maximum depth of 6 feet. Veszprm was nominated as the European Capital of Culture 2023 in Hungary by the relevant Hungarian authorities in April 2019 on the basis of the Panel selection report2; its bid book is Look for a status update in winter 2023-2024. 56 percent of the fish measured were at least 8 inches. 15-inch minimum length limit, but only 1 over 25 inches. Recent reports indicate a high-quality fishery has developed with ample opportunities for harvest and trophy fish. Take I-43 to North Avenue exit. Access information: Cox Hollow Lake is located in Governor Dodge State Park. Catch rates rank in the 56th percentile for bluegill and 72nd percentile for black crappie when compared statewide. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/fallfishing.html. Go to dnr.wi.gov and search Lake Finder for boat landing locations and other information. Upper River: Upstream from U.S. Highway 2; Season: Open May 1 to Sept. 30. The percentage of bluegills 6 inches and greater was 80 percent and the percentage greater than 8 inches was 43 percent. Current regulation: Ten panfish in total. Wisconsin and North Otter creeks have had recent fishability brushing done to increase angler accessibility. Of interest: From late April through May, target the northwest side of the lake for staging crappie between 5 and 10 feet of water. While Lake Wyona is not a trophy northern pike lake, its high abundance of fish provides anglers with an action fishing opportunity. Bridge crossings in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties and the parks provide good access. Access information: There are numerous boat and shore access locations to fish. Species population Information: Cox Hollow Lake in Iowa County contains an excellent bluegill fishery. A recent survey estimated the adult walleye population was at 4.3 adults/acre which is about a 50 percent increase from where the population was at in 2017. Exceptional fishing was reported in these areas and throughout much of the Coon Creek watershed in 2022. Access information: There are several boat ramps on Tainter Lake including Elk Point Resort and Northwest Landing off of CTH D on the northwest side of the lake, Lambs Creek Park on CTH G and Kleist Landing off of 540th Street. STEELHEADSpecies population information: From fall 2021 through spring 2022, 5,940 wild steelheads were counted passing the sea lamprey barrier/fishway. Ice conditions on Lake Superior are often variable and can change in the blink of an eye. Angling could be challenging at times due to the size and habitat complexity of Big Green Lake. However, anglers willing to meet the challenge could be rewarded with some superb trophy potential opportunities. Relative abundance is considered very high (>90th percentile) compared to other lakes like Parker Lake. Overall, there was not a significant change in relative abundance, average length, or size structure. In our sample, walleyes were 10 to 29 inches with the largest measuring 29.3 inches and catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) was approximately 27 adult walleye per hour. Current Regulation: No minimum length limit and five-fish daily bag limit. The average length of harvested Lake Trout in Lake Superior is generally around 22 inches due to size regulations outlined below, but 35 and 40-inch trophy lake trout are often caught and released in Lake Superior. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/TributaryAccess.html. The goal of the offshore stocking is to increase the survival of stocked brown trout, which are typically stocked in April when walleye are making their annual spawning runs into the large tributaries of the Bay. never caught a big perch like this before. 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