103 public waters in the West Central region — 65 lakes/reservoirs and 38 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 Arbutus (747 acres) sits in Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Potter Flowage 58 spreads across 434 acres in Jackson County and stands out as a muskellunge destination within West Central Wisconsin. Northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie and bluegill panfish support a well-rounded fishery alongside musky opportunity.
Potter Flowage Lake, a 255-acre lake in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Black River Flowage 1610 Lake is a 190-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.
Cranberry Bog (189 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Wazee Lake, a 128-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Seventeen Flowage Lake (118 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
In Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, Sherwood Lake is a 114-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Hunters Peak Reservoir, a 100-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Lake 23 15 6 is a 98-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.
This 88-acre Jackson County flowage in West Central Wisconsin concentrates on panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike—a straightforward mix ideal for mixed-bag days and introductory anglers. The smaller acreage means less water to cover and more predictable patterns as seasons turn.
White Tail Flowage Lake (87 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Lake 30-7 (84 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Seventeen Reservoir is a 68-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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Seventeen Flowage is a 64-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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Harkner Flowage Lake is a 53-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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.
Wazeda Lake (52 acres) sits in Monroe and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Lake 31 3 7 (50 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Sawdust Marsh Lake, a 48-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Cranberry Flowage Lake (47 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Harkner Flowage is a 44-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.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Cranberry Flowage is a 44-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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Pigeon Creek Flowage Lake is a 39-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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Pigeon Creek Flowage 3 is a 39-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.
Trow Lake, a 38-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Town Line Flowage Lake is a 38-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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Schwartz Pool is a 37-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Lee Lake;Lee Lake 15 (36 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Town Line Flowage (36 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Wilson Marsh Flowage Lake is a 35-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.
Lee Lake (30 acres) sits in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Mallard Flowage Lake is a 28-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.
Battle Point Flowage Lake, a 27-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Battle Point Flowage 2 is a 24-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.
Shallow Lake (22 acres) sits in Monroe and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Staffon Flowage Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by County Land. 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.
Horse Shoe Lake, a 20-acre lake in Jackson and Monroe Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Black Duck Flowage (18 acres) sits in Jackson 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Partridge Crop Flowage Lake is a 17-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.
Staffon Flowage, a 17-acre lake in Jackson 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.
Stevens Lake, a 16-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Tanner Flowage Lake (16 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Big Bear Flowage Lake (16 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Weber Flowage Lake (16 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Black Duck Flowage Lake is a 16-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.
Wildcat Flowage, a 16-acre lake in Jackson 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.
Teal Flowage 7, a 16-acre lake in Jackson 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.
Wilson Marsh Flowage (15 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Oakwood Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Wildcat Flowage Lake is a 15-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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Levis Flowage Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. 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.
Northfield Lake, a 13-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Deer Lake is a 13-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Dry Land Flowage Lake, a 13-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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.
Trump Lake, a 12-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Hawkins Lake, a 12-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Little Thunder Flowage Lake, a 11-acre lake in Jackson 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.
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, Lower Wilson Marsh Flowage Lake is a 10-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.
Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin — Washwood Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Lowe Creek Pond, a 9-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Range Line Flowage Lake (9 acres) sits in Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Funmaker Flowage Lake is a 9-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Little Bear Flowage Lake is a 9-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.
Goodyear Lake (5 acres) sits in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Oxbow Pond, a 5-acre lake in Jackson County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Clark, Jackson, Taylor and 3 more counties in Wisconsin — Black River is a 308 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 Trempealeau, Buffalo and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, Trempealeau River is a 133 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.
East Fork Black River (92 km) flows through Jackson, Wood and Clark 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Halls Creek is a 34 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.
Morrison Creek runs 30 km through Jackson 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.
Robinson Creek (29 km) flows through Jackson 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.
Bridge Creek runs 22 km through Eau Claire and Jackson 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.
Pigeon Creek runs 23 km through Jackson and Trempealeau 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.
East Fork Halls Creek (21 km) flows through Jackson and Clark 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.
North Fork Beaver Creek (20 km) flows through Trempealeau and Jackson 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 Jackson and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin, South Fork Buffalo River is a 26 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.
Levis Creek runs 15 km through Jackson 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.
North Fork Buffalo River (25 km) flows through Jackson, Trempealeau and Eau Claire 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 Trempealeau and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, South Fork Beaver Creek is a 15 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 Monroe and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, East Fork Lemonweir River is a 17 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — North Branch Trempealeau River is a 18 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, French Creek is a 13 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.
South Fork Halls Creek (11 km) flows through Jackson 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 Monroe and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, Clear 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.
Sand Creek (12 km) flows through Jackson, La Crosse and Monroe 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.
Mollies Creek runs 11 km through Jackson 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.
Dickey Creek runs 10 km through Jackson 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, White Creek is a 10 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.
Schoolhouse Creek (12 km) flows through Eau Claire and Jackson 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.
South Branch Trempealeau River (14 km) flows through Jackson 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.
Hawk Creek (10 km) flows through Jackson 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.
Jay Creek runs 12 km through Jackson and Monroe 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.
Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin — Arnold 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.
Davis Creek (9 km) flows through La Crosse and Jackson 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.
Tank Creek (9 km) flows through Jackson 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.
Wyman Creek (10 km) flows through Jackson and Monroe 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.
Trump Coulee Creek (8 km) flows through Jackson and Trempealeau 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Trout Run 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.
Indian Grave Creek runs 7 km through Jackson 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.
Vosse Coulee Creek (9 km) flows through Trempealeau and Jackson 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.
Jackson County, Wisconsin — Roaring 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin, Amo Creek is a 5 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 Jackson and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin, Big Slough 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.
Across its mapped waters, Jackson County holds 16 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Rock Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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