Big Springs Fishery Area

Big Springs Fishery Area is a 440 acre property with an additional 4 miles of fish management easments. The property consists of oak forest, abandoned fields, wetlands, cold water stream, large freshwater springs, and upland goat prairies.

Find Big Springs Fishery Area 2 miles west of Highland on Hwy Q to Big Springs Road then north 1 mile.

History of Management

Big Springs Fishery Area was purchased because of large 2,000 gpm elevated spring head and regionally unique Class I Brook Trout population. Multiple intensive Trout habitat projects have been completed. More fish habitat projects are planned. Prairie and wetland development projects in the bottom lands.

The property is known to have turkeys, deer, squirrels, rabbits, ruffed grouse, and snakes. Class I Brook and Brown trout populations are present. There are at least two undeveloped caverns on the property.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Big Springs Fishery Area:

Hunting Trapping Hiking Berry picking, etc…

Wildlife viewing Fishing Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 247KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Iowa County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Iowa County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Big Springs Fishery Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management