94 public waters in the Northwoods region — 48 lakes/reservoirs and 46 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Wisconsin licence.
See every public fishing venue in Wisconsin on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Superior's Wisconsin shore (the Apostle Islands, Chequamegon Bay, the Bayfield Peninsula) — Lake Trout, coho and Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Lake Whitefish and Cisco (herring), plus Walleye and Smallmouth Bass in the warmer bays. Cold, deep, and famous for its clarity.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Day Lake is a 579-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Price and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin, Upper Park Falls Flowage 760 Lake is a 397-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, English Lake is a 232-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Mineral Lake, a 227-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Lake Galilee is a 212-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Augustine Lake is a 171-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Upper Clam Lake, a 168-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Bad River Slough, a 166-acre Ashland County water in the Lake Superior headwaters region, holds muskellunge and walleye alongside smallmouth bass and northern pike in its flowage structure. This Northwoods slough is known for excellent panfish habitat and rewards explorers who work the transition zones between channels and deeper basins.
Meder Lake (135 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Black Lake (133 acres) sits in Sawyer and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Gordon Lake (132 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland and Iron Counties, Wisconsin, Caroline Lake is a 123-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Upper Park Falls Flowage is a 114-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
East Twin Lake (112 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Hay Lake (102 acres) sits in Price, Iron and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Beaverdam Lake is a 97-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Honest John Lake (97 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Hoffman Lake is a 84-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
An 81-acre Ashland County lagoon in the Northwoods, Big Bay Lagoon specializes in northern pike and yellow perch, with pumpkinseed and mixed panfish providing consistent action. The shallow, weedy character of this smaller water makes it ideal for sight-casting and seasonal perch runs.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Little Clam Lake is a 79-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Dead Horse Slough is a 75-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Spillerberg Lake is a 75-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
McLaren Lake, a 68-acre lake in Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Forest Service: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Moquah Lake is a 65-acre lake, managed by Forest Service: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Lake Three is a 61-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Tea Lake is a 50-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — West Twin Lake is a 46-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
White River Flowage Lake (40 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Eureka Lake is a 39-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Cycle Lake, a 38-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin, Snoose Lake is a 33-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Cub Lake (31 acres) sits in Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Forest Service. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Potter Lake (29 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Snowshoe Lake (25 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Parker Lake, a 22-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Zielke Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Cammerer Lake (18 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Seitz Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Sells Lake, a 16-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sawyer and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin — Burd Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by Forest Service: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Dollar Lake, a 12-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by County Land: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Pole Lake, a 11-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Woodtick Lake, a 11-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Knab Lake, a 9-acre lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Forest Service: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Alex Pond is a 9-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — John Frank Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Pictured Rock Lake (5 acres) sits in Ashland County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Rusk, Sawyer, Price and 2 more counties in Wisconsin — Flambeau River is a 205 km stream: The Chippewa or Flambeau River — big Northwoods rivers running through flowages and dam pools. Muskellunge, Walleye, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill, with Channel Catfish in the lower reaches.
In Ashland, Sawyer and Iron Counties, Wisconsin, East Fork Chippewa River is a 110 km river or creek. The Chippewa or Flambeau River — big Northwoods rivers running through flowages and dam pools. Muskellunge, Walleye, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill, with Channel Catfish in the lower reaches.
Ashland and Iron Counties, Wisconsin — Bad River is a 115 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
White River runs 107 km through Bayfield and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin: A Driftless Area spring creek in southwest Wisconsin (Timber Coulee, Black Earth Creek, the Kickapoo tributaries) — cold, clear, spring-fed limestone water with wild brown and Brook Trout, restored through decades of habitat work. Classic technical dry-fly and nymph fishing in rolling, unglaciated coulee country.
Bayfield and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin — Marengo River is a 60 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
West Fork Chippewa River runs 30 km through Sawyer, Bayfield and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin: The Chippewa or Flambeau River — big Northwoods rivers running through flowages and dam pools. Muskellunge, Walleye, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill, with Channel Catfish in the lower reaches.
Moose River runs 32 km through Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Iron and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin — Tyler Forks River is a 40 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Potato River runs through Iron and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Price and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin — Butternut Creek is a 37 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Brunsweiler River is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Vaughn Creek runs 23 km through Iron and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin, Beartrap Creek is a 23 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Dryden Creek is a 20 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Magee Creek (19 km) flows through Ashland and Iron Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin — Fishtrap Creek is a 15 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Price, Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin — Pine Creek is a 17 km stream: A Driftless Area spring creek in southwest Wisconsin (Timber Coulee, Black Earth Creek, the Kickapoo tributaries) — cold, clear, spring-fed limestone water with wild brown and Brook Trout, restored through decades of habitat work. Classic technical dry-fly and nymph fishing in rolling, unglaciated coulee country.
Denomie Creek runs 17 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Deer Creek (13 km) flows through Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Hyms Creek (10 km) flows through Ashland County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Schraum Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Elm Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Bay City Creek runs 9 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Wood Creek Slough runs 13 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — East Torch River is a 11 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Torch River (10 km) flows through Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Dingdong Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Kakagon River runs 11 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Augustine Creek (12 km) flows through Ashland and Iron Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin, Morgan Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Trout Brook River is a 11 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Little Moose River (12 km) flows through Sawyer and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Little Beartrap Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Meadow Creek runs 10 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Hungry Run is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Montreal Creek (9 km) flows through Ashland and Iron Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Dorns Creek runs 9 km through Ashland County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland and Price Counties, Wisconsin, Spiller Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Iron and Ashland Counties, Wisconsin, Minnie Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Spillerberg Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Sugarbush Creek (8 km) flows through Ashland County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Brush Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Minnow Creek is a 6 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Ashland County, Wisconsin, Spring Brook River is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — West Torch River is a 7 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Ashland County, Wisconsin — Happy Creek is a 6 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Across its mapped waters, Ashland County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Rock Bass and Muskellunge.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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