107 public waters in the West Central region — 54 lakes/reservoirs and 53 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.
Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, a 4,913-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Marathon and Portage Counties, Wisconsin — Lake Du Bay is a 4,048-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.
Lake Wausau, a 1,844-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Mosinee Flowage Lake (716 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Townline Flowage Lake (446 acres) sits in Marathon 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 Marathon and Portage Counties, Wisconsin, Townline Reservoir is a 395-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.
In Portage and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin, Little Eau Pleine Flowage Lake is a 393-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.
Lake Dubay is a 381-acre Marathon County powerhouse featuring both muskellunge and tiger muskie alongside walleye, pike, and bass -- a top-tier choice for serious muskie enthusiasts in central Wisconsin. The lake's diverse species mix and size also support strong crappie and bluegill fisheries for anglers mixing in panfish between pursuit-species sessions.
Teal Flowage Lake (371 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — North Honey Island Flowage Lake is a 341-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.
At 254 acres, Teal Flowage is Marathon County's largest offering in this batch and the only one to hold muskellunge, making it a destination for anglers chasing trophy pike. The fishery also delivers walleye and yellow perch offshore, largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallower structure, black crappie, and northern pike throughout—a comprehensive West Central Wisconsin DNR-managed mixed fishery.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Pike Lake is a 204-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A small Wisconsin spring pond or seepage lake stocked with Trout — brook, brown or rainbow, often self-sustaining in the coldest ones, plus resident Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Many are electric-motor-only or shore-fishing-only.
Big Bass Lake (177 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
South Rice Lake, a 175-acre lake in Marathon 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.
A small 157-acre flowage in Marathon County's West Central region, North Townline is a bluegill-focused fishery for panfish enthusiasts. This Wisconsin DNR-managed water offers a quiet, straightforward destination for sunfish action.
McMillan Reservoir, a 153-acre Marathon County impoundment managed by Wisconsin DNR, specializes in northern pike and both largemouth and smallmouth bass with strong bluegill support. This West Central flowage delivers solid predator fishing alongside reliable panfish action.
Pool Five (152 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Honey Island Flowage spans 130 acres in Marathon County's West Central region with the same robust species roster as its northern neighbor: walleye and sauger over deeper structure, northern pike, both bass species, bluegill, bullhead and catfish. This Wisconsin DNR flowage offers consistent year-round opportunity for pike and panfish hunters.
This 130-acre Marathon County flowage is a compact destination for panfish and pike hunters. Largemouth bass and northern pike are the main draws, while bluegill and other panfish keep things interesting for lighter tackle enthusiasts.
Honey Island Flowage Lake (125 acres) sits in Marathon and Wood Counties, 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.
North Townline Flowage Lake (124 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Mission Lake (104 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Mayflower Lake, a 99-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Norrie Lake (96 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Rangeline Flowage Lake is a 85-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.
North Honey Island Flowage, a 79-acre Marathon County impoundment, holds a diverse warmwater species mix: northern pike and walleye as the primary targets, plus sauger, both largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, bullhead and catfish. This compact West Central flowage managed by Wisconsin DNR punches above its size with strong species diversity.
Eau Claire Flowage Lake (75 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Stenson Lake, a 60-acre lake in Marathon 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.
North Rice Lake (46 acres) sits in Marathon 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, Wadley Lake is a 45-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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — North Smoky Hill 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.
Mosinee Flowage, a 41-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Smoky Hill Flowage Lake is a 41-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.
Moen Lake, a 37-acre lake in Marathon 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.
The smallest of the Honey Island complex at just 27 acres, West Honey Island Flowage is a compact Marathon County pond holding northern pike, walleye, sauger, and both bass species alongside bluegill, bowfin and bullhead. This intimate Wisconsin DNR-managed water rewards anglers willing to work smaller water intensively.
In Marathon County, Wisconsin, Smoky Hill Flowage is a 26-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.
Little Frog Lake, a 26-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Fisher Flowage Lake, a 24-acre lake in Marathon 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.
Fisher Flowage (22 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Beth Arthur Lane Pond #3, a 21-acre lake in Marathon and Wood Counties, Wisconsin, 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.
West Honey Island Flowage Lake (21 acres) sits in Marathon 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.
Eau Claire Flowage, a 20-acre lake in Marathon 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, Swamp Lake is a 17-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.
Little Bass Lake, a 16-acre lake in Marathon 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, North Smoky Hill 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.
Sunny Vale Lake, a 15-acre lake in Marathon County, Wisconsin, managed by City Land: 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Chain Lakes is a 12-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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Mystery Lake is a 11-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.
Crow Lake, a 9-acre lake in Marathon 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 Marathon and Wood Counties, Wisconsin, Beth Arthur Lane Pond #2 is a 9-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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Ten Pool is a 9-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.
Fox Lake (8 acres) sits in Marathon 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, Beth Arthur Lane Pond #1 is a 8-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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Clay Pond is a 6-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.
The Wisconsin River — the state's namesake river, 430 miles from Lac Vieux Desert to the Mississippi at Prairie du Chien. Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and channel and Flathead Catfish, with a wide, sandy, island-braided 'Wisconsin River delta' character below Wisconsin Dells.
In Waupaca, Marathon and Portage Counties, Wisconsin, Little Wolf River is a 105 km river or creek. The Wolf or Fox River — the Wolf's spring white-bass and Walleye run up from Lake Winnebago is legendary, and both rivers hold Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Lake Sturgeon and Freshwater Drum. The lower Fox at De Pere and Green Bay is one of the best spring Walleye runs in the Midwest.
In Marathon, Portage and Langlade Counties, Wisconsin, Plover River is a 93 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.
Marathon, Taylor and Lincoln Counties, Wisconsin — Big Rib River is a 98 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 Marathon, Portage and Clark Counties, Wisconsin, Little Eau Pleine River is a 94 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.
Big Eau Pleine River (74 km) flows through Marathon 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.
Eau Claire River (53 km) flows through Marathon and Langlade 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 Shawano and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin, South Branch Embarrass River is a 58 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.
Marathon, Shawano and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin — Comet Creek is a 34 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.
Portage, Waupaca and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin — Flume Creek is a 28 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 Marathon and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin, Black Creek 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.
In Marathon and Portage Counties, Wisconsin, Little Eau Claire River is a 40 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.
Trappe River runs 40 km through Marathon and Langlade 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.
Langlade and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin — Spring Brook River is a 25 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.
Big Sandy Creek runs 21 km through Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Bull Junior 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Scotch Creek is a 17 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 Rib River (35 km) flows through Marathon and Lincoln 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 Shawano and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin, Packard Creek is a 16 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, Fenwood Creek is a 18 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.
Marathon and Clark Counties, Wisconsin — Dill Creek is a 16 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.
Fourmile Creek runs 13 km through Marathon 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.
Johnson Creek runs 15 km through Marathon 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.
Spranger Creek runs 13 km through Marathon and Shawano 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, Little Sandy 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.
Norrie Brook River runs 13 km through Marathon and Shawano 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.
Freeman Creek (12 km) flows through Marathon 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.
East Branch Big Eau Pleine River runs 18 km through Marathon 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.
Hamann Creek (13 km) flows through Marathon 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.
East Branch Big Sandy Creek runs 12 km through Marathon 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.
Hog Creek (12 km) flows through Marathon 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.
County Line Creek runs 10 km through Marathon and Lincoln 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.
Marathon and Portage Counties, Wisconsin — Holt Creek 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.
McGinnis Creek (12 km) flows through Marathon and Lincoln 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 Branch Yellow River (10 km) flows through Wood and Marathon 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.
Baldwin Creek runs 10 km through Marathon, Taylor and Lincoln 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.
Little Trappe River runs 14 km through Marathon and Lincoln 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Peplin 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Carlson 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.
In Marathon County, Wisconsin, Grass 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.
Marathon and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin — West Branch Big Eau Pleine River is a 17 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.
Langlade and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin — Oldens 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.
Randall Creek (9 km) flows through Marathon 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.
Kennedy Creek runs 8 km through Marathon 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.
McMillan Creek (8 km) flows through Wood and Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Prahl Creek is a 8 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.
Cedar Creek (7 km) flows through Marathon 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.
Marathon County, Wisconsin — Artus Creek is a 8 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.
Mole Brook River runs 8 km through Marathon 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 Marathon and Lincoln Counties, Wisconsin, Big Cain 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.
Marathon and Clark Counties, Wisconsin — Porky 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.
In Marathon County, Wisconsin, Sampson Creek 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.
In Marathon and Clark Counties, Wisconsin, Elm Brook River 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, Marathon County holds 34 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Smallmouth Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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