83 public waters in the Northwoods region — 43 lakes/reservoirs and 40 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.
Dairyland Reservoir (1,872 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
Chippewa and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin — Holcombe Flowage Lake is a 1,543-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.
Potato Lake (541 acres) sits in Rusk 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 Chippewa and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Chain Lake is a 454-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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Amacoy Lake is a 283-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.
Big Falls Flowage Lake (282 acres) sits in Rusk 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 Rusk and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin, Sand Lake is a 272-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.
Ladysmith Flowage Lake (268 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
Thornapple Flowage Lake (266 acres) sits in Rusk 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 Falls Flowage in Rusk County's Northwoods spans 262 acres and holds one of Wisconsin's most diverse gamefish lineups: muskellunge, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon and catfish all swim here. The combination of pike, musky and walleye makes this flowage a compelling destination for anglers targeting the full spectrum of northern Wisconsin predators.
Chippewa and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin — Pine Lake is a 257-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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Lea Flowage Lake is a 222-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.
Fireside Lakes (211 acres) sits in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Bucks Lake 7.7 is a 179-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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Murphy Flowage Lake is a 172-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.
Murphy Flowage, a 154-acre flowage in Rusk County's Northwoods, blends panfish and largemouth bass with northern pike and trout under Wisconsin DNR stewardship, offering the quieter character typical of North Woods impoundments.
In Rusk County, Wisconsin, McCann Lake is a 126-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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Pulaski Lake is a 125-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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Audie Lake is a 110-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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — McGee Lake is a 107-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.
This 104-acre Rusk County lake in Wisconsin's Northwoods offers solid panfish and largemouth bass action, with northern pike adding a larger predator option. Managed by the Wisconsin DNR, Shamrock Lake 4 is a compact option for anglers targeting smaller catches and accessible pike opportunities.
Rusk and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin — Clear Lake is a 94-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.
Shamrock Lake (58 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
At just under 56 acres, Lake LaVerne in Rusk County is an intimate Northwoods pond where largemouth bass and black crappie thrive in shallow, weedy habitat ideal for sight-fishing. Bullheads and panfish keep the fishery accessible year-round, making it popular with locals seeking a quick, productive outing.
Rusk and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin — Skinner Creek Flowage Lake is a 55-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.
Marsh Lake (42 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
Bull Moose Lake, a 42-acre lake in Rusk 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.
Two Bear Lake (39 acres) sits in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Bruce Lake is a 35-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.
Sugar Lake (34 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
Silver Lake (27 acres) sits in Chippewa and Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Corbett Lake is a 26-acre lake, managed by City 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.
Lake Four, a 23-acre lake in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Pickerel Lakes 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.
Dead Goose Lake, a 21-acre lake in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Bucks Lake is a 17-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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Hill Trail Flowage Lake is a 15-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.
In Chippewa and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Cadotte Lake is a 14-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.
North Cummings Lake, a 12-acre lake in Rusk 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.
Hawkins Millpond Lake (9 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
School Lake (7 acres) sits in Rusk 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.
Camp Lake (7 acres) sits in Chippewa and Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Atwood 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.
Chippewa River runs 295 km through Chippewa, Sawyer, Rusk and 3 more counties in 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.
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.
Thornapple River runs 91 km through Sawyer and Rusk 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 Price, Sawyer and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, South Fork Flambeau River is a 112 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.
In Rusk and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin, Little Jump River is a 43 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Deer Tail Creek is a 50 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.
Jump River (53 km) flows through Taylor, Rusk, Chippewa and 1 more county in 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.
Rusk and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin — Alder Creek 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.
Rusk and Price Counties, Wisconsin — South Fork Main Creek is a 35 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.
Devils Creek runs 24 km through Rusk 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.
Price and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin — Skinner Creek is a 30 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.
Moose Ear Creek runs 26 km through Barron and Rusk 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.
Main Creek (27 km) flows through Rusk 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.
Soft Maple Creek (24 km) flows through Rusk 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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Middle Fork Main 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.
Big Weirgor Creek (23 km) flows through Rusk 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.
Rusk and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin — Little Thornapple River is a 23 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 Barron and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Spring Creek is a 19 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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — North Fork Main Creek 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.
Crazy Horse Creek (19 km) flows through Rusk and Taylor 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.
Tenmile Creek (18 km) flows through Rusk, Barron and Chippewa 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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Twin Creek is a 13 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 Taylor and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Shoulder Creek 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.
Little Weirgor Creek runs 18 km through Sawyer and Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, Skunk 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.
Barron and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin — Rock Creek is a 12 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 Sawyer, Rusk, Barron and 1 more county in Wisconsin, Sucker 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.
Price, Rusk and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin — North Fork Skinner Creek is a 14 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.
Mud Creek runs 12 km through Chippewa and Rusk 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 Soft Maple Creek (12 km) flows through Rusk 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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Hemlock Creek is a 12 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.
Rusk County, Wisconsin — Josie 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.
George Ladd Creek runs 12 km through Rusk 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.
Nail Creek runs 12 km through Sawyer and Rusk 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.
Becky Creek runs 12 km through Rusk 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.
Stony Creek runs 11 km through Price and Rusk 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.
Rusk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Pigeon 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.
In Sawyer and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Hackett 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.
Bruno Lake Ditch (5 km) flows through Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin, McDermott 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.
Across its mapped waters, Rusk County holds 29 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass and Channel Catfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Wisconsin map Join PiscaMapsOne Wisconsin DNR fishing licence covers every public water in the state, inland trout streams and the Great Lakes included — the resident annual is about $20, the non-resident annual about $65, with non-resident 1-day, 4-day and 15-day licences sold. Wisconsin residents 65 and older can buy a low-cost licence, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at GoWild.wi.gov.