river in Wisconsin, USA
Wisconsin's hardest-working river - walleye and sauger below every dam, smallmouth on the riprap, catfish in the deep holes and sturgeon in the lower river. Located in the state's 430-mile working river from the north woods to Prairie du Chien.
Wisconsin River is a river in Wisconsin, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Wisconsin River can target species including Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Wisconsin River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Wisconsin River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Wisconsin River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Wisconsin River:
Anglers at Wisconsin River can target species including Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Wisconsin River before you cast a line.
Wisconsin River is a river in Wisconsin, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.