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Places to take kids fishing - Know before you go

Fishing Wisconsin

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Barron Dodge Jackson Marinette Rock Walworth
Bayfield Door Juneau Milwaukee Rusk Washburn
Brown Douglas Kenosha Oneida Sauk Washington
Buffalo Dunn La Crosse Ozaukee Sawyer Waukesha
Burnett Eau Claire Lafayette Pierce Shawano Waupaca
Chippewa Fond Du Lac Langlade Polk Sheboygan Waushara
Clark Green Lincoln Portage St. Croix Wood

Adams County

Pentenwell Lake

Petenwell County Park, 2004 Bighorn Drive, Arkdale, WI
Notes: Panfish, largemouth bass, catfish, walleye and musky. Shoreline fishing, playground, swimming area, park sticker required.

Castle Rock Lake

Castle Rock County Park, 2397 Hwy Z.
Notes: Panfish, largemouth bass, catfish, walleye and musky. Shoreline fishing, playground, swimming area, park sticker required.

Little Roche-A-Cri Creek

Friendship Park, North Main Street Friendship, WI
Notes: Panfish, largemouth bass, catfish, walleye and musky. Shoreline fishing, playground, volleyball courts, barbeque grills and picnic pavilion.

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Ashland County

Ashland Fishing Pier

Location: In Ashland, WI, off US Highway 2, across from Pamida Discount Store.
Notes: Playground equipment nearby. Could catch perch, northern pike, walleye and pumpkin seeds.

Barron County

Beaver Dam Lake

Location: Cumberland, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass and panfish.

Pokegama Lake

Location: Just northeast of Chetek, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish.

Rice Lake

Location: Eastside of Rice Lake, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include musky, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, panfish.

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Bayfield County

City Park Fishing Pier

Location: Bayfield, WI.
Notes: Playground equipment available. Good place to watch boats: sailboats, ferries, fish tugs, pleasure boats, etc. Chance of catching coho Salmon, splake, perch, brown and lake trout.

Port Wing Breakwall

Location: Along Lake Superior in Port Wing, WI.
Notes: Chance of catching steelhead, coho salmon, brown and lake trout. Also a nice place to build sand castles and look for drift wood.

Washburn Coal Dock

Location: In Washburn, WI.
Notes: Chance of catching splake, northern pike, coho salmon, brown and lake trout. Good place to watch boats and sea gulls.

Washburn West End Campground Fishing Pier

Location: In Washburn, WI.
Notes: Could catch perch, northern pike, pumpkin seeds. Playground equipment nearby. Good place to swim and bird watch.

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Brown County

Bay Shore County Park

Location: On the Bay of Green Bay at 3635 Sturgeon Bay Road (also called Highway 57). About two miles south of Dykesville, WI.
Notes: The park has a pier and breakwall for shore fishing and a boat launch to handle boats of any size. Camping available at the park.

Lily Lake Park

Location: East of Green Bay, WI off Highway 29 on 3897 Lily Lake Road.
Notes: Two fishing piers available; boat launch but no motors allowed on lake.

Manger Lagoon

Location: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive in Green Bay, WI. On the east side of town off of Hwy 43.
Notes: As an urban fishing water, Manger Lagoon has a year 'round kids and disabled anglers only designation - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations.
Largemouth bass and bluegill, accessible fishing pier with nearby picnic area, and restrooms in nature center. No ice fishing or watercraft allowed.

Voyageur Park

Location: A municipal park located on the Fox River at the end of Williams Street on the east side of DePere, WI.
Notes: Most of the shoreline is paved and easily accessible.

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Buffalo County

Mirror Lake

Mondovi, WI
Notes: Bluegill, largemouth bass, shoreline fishing and a park.

Gilmanton Pond

Gilmanton, WI
Notes: Trout, panfish and a park.

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Burnett County

Crooked Lake Fishing Pier

Location: Located in Siren, WI adjacent to boat landing.
Notes: Panfish and bass. Picnic and beach area.

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Chippewa County

Otter Lake

Southeast corner of Otter Lake off 365th Street
Notes: Boat access, fishing pier, bluegill, crappie, northern pike and bass.

Lake Wissota

Lake Wissota State Park
Notes: Two fishing piers, boat landing, swimming area, restrooms, swimming area, walleye, bluegill, crappie, musky, catfish and bass.

Old Abe Lake

State Hwy 178, west side of Old Abe Lake
Boat landing, fishing stations, restrooms, walleye, smallmouth bass, musky and panfish.

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Clark County

Neillsville Park Pond

Notes: Trout and a park.

Mead Lake

Notes: Panfish, bass and a park.

Sherwood Lake

Notes: Panfish, bass and a park.

Granton Park Pond

Notes: Trout and a park.

Owen Pond

Notes: Panfish, bass and a park.

Loyal American Legion Pond

Notes: Trout and a park.

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Crawford County

Mississippi River

Location: In Prairie du Chien, WI, off US Highway 18, on St. Feriole Island near the Historic Villa Louis.
Notes: St. Feriole Island is a large park with plenty of opportunities to fish from shore at various locations within park. Restrooms located on site, food and beverages are also available on the Island. There is an opportunity to catch smallmouth and largemouth bass, white bass, bluegills, crappie, walleye, sauger, yellow perch, catfish, bullheads, and freshwater drum.

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Dane County

Carriage Hills Subdivision Pond

Location: Sun Prairie, WI.
Notes: Stocked with panfish.

Dane County Coliseum

Location: Near the corner of John Nolen Drive and Olin Avenue in Madison, WI.
Notes: Two ponds stocked with panfish.

Governor Nelson State Park

Location: Waunakee, WI, 5140 County Highway M.
Notes: Fee for admission. Picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, naturalist programs. Commonly found: bluegill, perch, pumpkinseed, northern pike, muskellunge, walleye, smallmouth bass, bullhead, largemouth bass. Angler Education Clinics offered on summer weekends.

Marshall Park Pond

Location: West side of Allen Boulevard, across from Marshall Park boat launch in Madison, WI.
Notes: Stocked with panfish.

Salmo Pond

Location: 2 miles west of Cross Plains, WI on Highway 14.
Notes: Restrooms; bluegill, smallmouth bass, trout are commonly found.

Sun Prairie Industrial Park Pond

Location: Sun Prairie, WI.
Notes: Stocked with panfish.

Tenney Park

Location: 1440 E. Johnson Street, on the east side of Madison, WI.
Notes: Restrooms, picnic area, beach, playground, shelter house. Commonly found: bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, crappie, carp.

The Jenni and Kyle Preserve

Location: 925 Post Road, on the southside of Madison, WI
Notes: Take Fish Hatchery Road south to Greenway Cross and turn left or east (this becomes Stewart Street) and continue for .7 miles; turn right onto Syene Road and go .2 miles to Post Road and turn right. Commonly found: trout, panfish.

Token Creek Ponds

Location: Off Highway 19 in Token Creek, WI.
Notes: Stocked with "brood stock" browns and rainbows a couple days prior to fishing opener. Only good for opening day or so.

Vilas Park

Location: 1330 Vilas Park Drive, on the near westside of Madison, WI.
Fish Species: bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge. Other facilities: restrooms, picnic area, beach, playground, shelter house, zoo.

Warner Park

Location: 1511 Northport Drive on the northside of Madison, WI.
Notes: Restrooms, shelter house; bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass are commonly found.

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Dodge County

City of Beaver Dam-Waterworks Park

Beaver Dam, WI
Notes: Crappie, bluegill, perch, channel catfish, northern pike, bullhead, carp, pumpkinseed, walleye and largemouth bass. Picnic area, shelters, restrooms, fishing piers, handicapped accessible pier.

City of Beaver Dam, below the Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam, WI
Notes: Crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bigmouth buffalo, suckers, channel catfish, bullhead and carp.

Town of Fox Lake-Town Park Boat Launch

Fox Lake, WI
Notes: Crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, walleye, largemouth bass and perch. Handicap accessible, fishing pier and restrooms.

Fox Lake-Clausen Park Boat Launch

Fox Lake, WI
Notes: Crappie, bluegill, perch, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bullhead and carp. Shoreline fishing, playground equipment and a good place to watch boats.

Riverside park

Watertown, WI
Notes: Crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bullhead and carp. Playground, picnic area, shelters and restrooms.

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Door County

Olde Quarry Park

Location: Few miles north of the City of Sturgeon Bay, WI on Bay Shore Drive.
Notes: Includes shore fishing opportunities for bass, pike and panfish from paved break wall. Ample parking. Restrooms and picnic tables nearby.

Sawyer Park

Location: North end of Neenah Ave. on the west side of the City of Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Notes: Includes shore fishing opportunities for bass, pike and panfish from two wooden fishing platforms or cement-capped break wall at the entrance to the boat launch facility. Ample parking. Restrooms and picnic tables nearby.

Sunset Park

Location: Along 3rd Avenue on the east side of the City of Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Notes: Includes fishing in Little Lake that is stocked with panfish and shore fishing along the shore of Sturgeon Bay for smallmouth bass and panfish.

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Douglas County

Arrowhead Fishing Pier

Location: On the St. Louis River at the extreme western end of Belknap Street in Superior, WI.
Notes: Amenities include restrooms, benches and picnic tables. Protective railings. Walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and crappies.

Barkers Island

Location: Just west of the entrance road to Barkers Island which is visible to traffic passing by on Highway 2.
Notes: Amenities include benches and protective railings. Bathrooms are found a short distance away at the tourism center. Walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and crappies.

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Dunn County

Eau Galle Lake

Pineview Park, Eau Galle, WI
Notes: Bass, northern pike and panfish.

Lake Menomin

Lakeside Park, Menomonie, WI
Notes: Bass, walleye, northern pike and panfish.

Lake Menomin

Point Comfort Park, Menomonie, WI
Notes: Bass, walleye, northern pike and panfish.

Lake Menomin

Wolske Bay Park, Menomonie, WI
Notes: Bass, walleye, northern pike and panfish.

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Eau Claire County

Half Moon Lake

Carson Park-Brauns Bay, southeast corner of Half Moon Lake
Fishing pier, restrooms, picnic tables, bluegill, crappie and bass

Lake Altoona

Lake Altoona County park-south shore of Lake Altoona
Fishing pier, restrooms, picnic area, swimming beach, boat access, yellow perch, bluegill, crappie and bass.

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Fond du Lac County

Lakeside Park

Location: On Lake Winnebago, at the north end of Fond du Lac, WI at North Main Street and North Park Street.
Notes: Lagoons to fish for bullhead, bluegill, perch, white bass and an occasional gamefish. Park has a playground, rides and access to Lake Winnebago. The harbor at the east end of the park also has fishing opportunities and a lighthouse.

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Green County

Beckman Lake

Location: Cadiz Springs Recreation Area
Notes: South of Hwy 11 just east of Browntown. Shore fishing around a good portion of the lake and an accessible pier. Small swimming beach and picnic area. State Park fee required.

Lake Montesian

Location: Monticello, WI
Notes: At the intersection of CTH F and Hwy 69. Seven acre pond with shore and pier access. Picnic shelter.

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Iowa County

Blackhawk Lake

Location: Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area. Northwest of Dodgeville, WI.
Notes: County sticker required for use. Walleye, panfish, large and smallmouth bass.

Governor Dodge State Park

Location: North of Dodgeville, WI off of Highway 23. Cox Hollow and Twin Valley lakes within the park.
Notes: State park sticker or admission fee required. Hiking and camping. Panfish, largemouth bass and walleye found in Cox Hollow Lake. Trout, panfish, largemouth bass, walleye and muskie found in Twin Valley Lake.

Luden Lake

Location: Spillway below Luden Lake, northwest of Mineral Point, WI.
Notes: Panfish, large and smallmouth bass.

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Iron County

Mercer Lake Public Landing

Location: Southside of Mercer, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Muskie, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass and panfish are considered common.

Wilson Lake Public Landing

Location: Southwest of Mercer, WI on Popkos Circle Road East
Notes: Muskie, northern pike, panfish, small and largemouth bass.

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Jackson County

Wazee

Notes: Fee area, panfish, trout and park.

Lowe Creek Ponds

Notes: Trout

Lunda Park Pond

Black River Falls
Notes: Panfish and a park.

Teal Flowage

Notes: Panfish, bass and a dock.

Spaulding Park Pond

Notes: Panfish and a park.

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Juneau County

Buckhorn State Park

Location: W8450 Buckhorn Park Avenue, Necedah, WI. Off County Rd G on Castle Rock Flowage.
Notes: Kids fishing pond stocked with catfish, bluegills and large mouth bass, accessible fishing pier in the park, and shore fishing opportunities.

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Kenosha County

Anderson Park Pond

Location: Junction of State Highway 174 (22nd Avenue) and 89th Street in Kenosha, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Children's Fishing Pond

Location: In the Bong State Recreation Area at the junction of State Highways 142 & 75, 13 miles west of Kenosha or entrance on State Highway 142 about 8 miles southeast of Burlington, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Fox River County Park

Location: Located at the junction of County Higways F & W, north of Wilmont and just west of Silver Lake.
Notes: Shorefishing.

Poerio Park Pond

Location: Junction of 20th Avenue and 13th Place in Kenosha, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Vern Wolf Lake

Location: In the Bong State Recreation Area at the junction of State Highways 142 & 75, 13 miles west of Kenosha or entrance on State Highway 142 about 8 miles southeast of Burlington, WI.
Notes: Accessible fishing pier. Shore fishing.

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La Crosse County

Petibone Park

Location: On Barron Island, across the Cass Street Bridge from downtown La Crosse, WI.
Notes: Large park with restrooms and picnic areas. Entire shoreline is accessible for fishing in addition to several fishing piers. Bass, northern pike and panfish are present.

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LaFayette County

Yellowstone Lake State Park

Location: On Lake Road, off of County Highway F, 8 miles southwest of Blanchardville, WI.
Notes: Fee for admission. Lots of area for bank fishing. There is a boat rental located on the lake. Bullheads, bluegill, crappie, walleye, bass and channel cats can all be caught from shore. There is also bank fishing below the lake in the spillway area. Catch and release only on large and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger and their hybrids, northern pike, muskellunge and their hybrids, channel and flathead catfish, gar and bowfin.

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Langlade County

Antigo Lake Park - Antigo Lake/Spring Brook

Location: Municipal park south of Second Avenue, five blocks east of Highway 45 in the city of Antigo.
Notes: Fishing piers. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and brook trout. Camping, picnic area, restrooms, playground, swimming pool, boardwalk, walking trails, and ballfields. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

East Branch Eau Claire River – Lions Park

Location: Lions Club Park at the junction of Highway 45 and Highway C in Deerbrook, WI; five miles north of Antigo, WI.
Notes: Disabled accessible fishing platform. Brook trout, creek chubs, and suckers. Picnic area, shelter and restrooms. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Jack Lake – Veterans Memorial Park

Location: County park at the end of CTH J, 2 miles east of STH 45, 12 miles north of Antigo.
Notes: Disabled accessible fishing pier. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, perch, bullhead, suckers, largemouth bass, northern pike, and rainbow trout. Camping, picnic area, shelter, swimming beach, restrooms, playground, and boat launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Otter Lake – Picnic Area

Location: County property at the junction of STH 45 and Parkway Lane 1/2 mile north of Elcho. Turn west on Parkway Lane at north end of lake to enter park area.
Notes: Fishing platform. Shoreline fishing access on Otter Lake. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch, crappie, rock bass, bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and suckers. Picnic area, restrooms, and boat launch.

Pence Lake

Location: County forest property on Pence Lake Rd. 1/2 mile north of County Highway A, 6 miles northeast of Neva.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Brown trout, bluegill, perch, crappie, and bullhead. Picnic area, restrooms, and boat launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Remington Pond – City of Antigo

Location: Municipal park at the corner of First Avenue and North Hogan Street in the city of Antigo.
Notes: Fishing for kids under age 16 and disabled anglers only. Shoreline fishing. Stocked with brook trout and rainbow trout. Picnic area and canoe launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for disabled anglers age 16 and older.

Shadick Spring Pond

Location: DNR Property 10 miles northeast of Antigo on the north side of CTH A (3 miles north of CTH O junction).
Notes: Disabled accessible fishing platform. Brook trout, rainbow trout, perch, and bullhead. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Townline Lake

Location: County forest property on CTH T 6 miles west of Summit Lake.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Rainbow trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Picnic area and canoe launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

White Lake – White Lake Park

Location: Municipal park on CTH M on the north side of the city of White Lake 1.5 miles south of STH 64.
Notes: Disabled accessible fishing pier. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass, perch, crappie, bullhead, suckers, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. Picnic area, shelter, restrooms, boat launch and public swimming beach.

Wolf River – Post Lake Dam Wayside

Location: On Clear Lake Rd. 1/4 mile south of County Highway K in Post Lake (5 miles east of Elcho).
Notes: Disabled accessible fishing platform. Shoreline fishing access on the Wolf River downstream from Post Lake dam. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch, crappie, rock bass, bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, suckers, and redhorse. Picnic area, restrooms, and canoe launch.

Important: From April 1 through May 31 there is a fish refuge from the Post Lake dam downstream 75 feet. No fishing is allowed in the refuge during this time period (the fishing platform is not in this refuge area). Also, gamefish (walleye, northern pike, trout) season opens the first Saturday in May. Muskellunge season opens the Saturday before Memorial Day. Bass harvest season opens the third Saturday in June. The Wolf River upstream from the Shawano paper mill dam is not open to year around fishing for gamefish. Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch, rock bass, bullhead, etc.) may be fished year around in the Wolf River below the fish refuge.

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Lincoln County

Ament Lake

Location: County forest property on Ament Lake Rd. From STH 17, 4 miles north of Dudley, go 2.5 miles west on CTH B and then 3 miles west on Bear Trail Rd. to Ament Lake Rd. which dead ends at the lake. Ament Lake is the larger lake on the east side of the road.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Brook trout. Canoe launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Lake Alexander – Council Grounds State Park

Location: Lake Alexander/Wisconsin River. State park west of STH 107, north of Merrill.
Notes: Fishing platform and floating disabled accessible fishing pier on Lake Alexander. Shoreline fishing area below the dam along the Wisconsin River. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch, bullhead, crappie, suckers, redhorse, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. State park sticker or admission fee required. Camping, picnic area, restrooms, shelters, walking trails, naturalist programs, beach and boat launch.

Larson Lake

Location: County park 8 miles north of Merrill on CTH K.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Rainbow trout. Canoe launch, picnic area and restrooms. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Mirror Lake – Bradley Park

Location: Municipal park off the north side of Putnam Street, one block west of STH 86 in the city of Tomahawk.
Notes: Fishing for kids under age 16 and disabled anglers only. Catch and release only. Four fishing piers, one of which is disabled accessible. Stocked with bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, bullhead, perch, brook trout, and rainbow trout. Walking trails. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for disabled anglers age 16 and older.

Moraine Lake

Location: County forest property on Moraine Lake Rd., 1.5 miles northwest of State Highway 17 off CTH B, 6 miles north of Dudley.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Rainbow trout. Canoe launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

Otter Lake – Otter Lake Recreation Area

Location: County forest property on Otter Lake Rd. From Tomahawk go east on CTH S until it ends at the junction of CTH H and Stevenson Rd. Go east on Stevenson Rd. and follow the signs to the lake (1.5 miles east on Stevenson Rd. to Grundy Rd.; 1/4 mile north on Grundy Rd. to Bear Trail Rd.; 2 miles east on Bear Trail Rd. to Otter Lake Rd.)
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, bullhead, sucker, northern pike, and largemouth bass. Camping, picnic area, restrooms, and boat launch.

Tahoe Lake

Location: County forest property on Ament Lake Rd. From STH 17, 4 miles north of Dudley, go 2.5 miles west on CTH B and then 3 miles west on Bear Trail Rd. to Ament Lake Rd. which dead ends at the lake. Tahoe Lake is the smaller lake on the west side of the road.
Notes: Shoreline fishing access. Rainbow trout. Canoe launch. Remember, a trout stamp is required to fish for trout for anglers age 16 and older.

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Manitowoc County

Long Lake

Location: Southeast of Brillion, WI, on the Manitowoc - Calumet County Line. Access from Boot Lake Road.
Notes: Located in a park. Restrooms are available.

Silver Lake

Location: Just west of Manitowoc, WI on Highway 151.
Notes: Located in a park. Restrooms available.

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Marathon County

Oak Island City Park

Wausau, WI
Notes: Boat landing with dock, paved path, drinking fountain flush toilets and playground equipment.

DC Everest County Park

Wausau, WI
Notes: Boat landing with dock, accessible fishing pier, shoreline fishing and restrooms.

Bluegill Bay Park

Wausau, WI
Notes: Boat landing with dock, accessible fishing pier, shoreline fishing and restrooms.

Sunnyvale Park

Wausau, WI
Notes: Accessible fishing pier, shoreline fishing, swimming area, picnic areas, playground equipment and restrooms.

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Marinette County

Lake Noquebay landing

Off Boat Landing Road
Notes: Bluegill, bass, restrooms and picnic area.

DNR Peshtigo Harbor/Peshtigo River

Peshtigo, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, catfish and restrooms.

Peshtigo City Park/Peshtigo Flowage

Peshtigo, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, restrooms and picnic area.

Cox Landing/Menominee River

Marinette, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass and restrooms.

Stephenson Island/Menominee River

Marinette, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, restrooms and a picnic area.

Menekaunee/Menominee River

Marinette, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass and picnic area.

Woods Lake at Governor Thompson State Park

Middle Inlet, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, picnic area, restroom, hiking trails, camping, entrance fee.

Caldron Falls Flowage Boat Landing 9-Peshtigo State Forest

Middle Inlet, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, picnic area and restrooms.

Caldron Falls Flowage-Boat Landing 13-Governor Thompson State Park

Marinette, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass, picnic area, restrooms and entrance fee.

High Falls Flowage-boat landing 1

Marinette, WI
Notes: Bluegill, bass and picnic area.

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Milwaukee County

Brown Deer Park

Location: Junction of Good Hope Road and Rangeline Road or Good Hope Road and Teutonia Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Dineen Park

Location: Junction of Appleton & Keefe Avenues.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Greenfield Park

Location: Junction of 124th Street and State Highway 59 (Greenfield Avenue).
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Estabrook Park

Location: On Estabrook Parkway, three-quarters of a mile north of the junction of Estabrook Parkway and Capitol Drive.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Franklin High School Pond

Location: Junction of 51st Street and Drexel Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Holler Park

Location: Junction of 6th Street and Edgerton Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public. Disabled accessible fishing pier.

Humboldt Park

Location: Junction of Howell and Oklahoma Avenues.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Jackson Park

Location: Junction of Forest Home Avenue and South 35th Street.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Juneau Park

Location: Junction of Lincoln Memorial Drive and McKinley Marina.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Kosciuszko Park

Location: Junction of Lincoln Avenue and 6th Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Lakeshore Park

Location: 500 N. Harbor Drive in Milwaukee, east of the Summerfest grounds.
Notes: Lake Michigan fishing; disabled accessible fishing pier. Free parking is available at the south end of the Park - access from Erie Street.

McCarty Park

Location: Junction of Beloit Road and South 76th Street.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

McGovern Park

Location: Junction of West Silver Spring Drive and Sherman Boulevard.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Miller Park

Location: Junction of Howell Avenue and Puetz Road.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Mitchell Park Pond

Location: Junction of South Layton Boulevard (27th Street) and West National Avenue (State Highway 59).
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Oak Creek Parkway Pond

Location: Junction of Mill Road and Oak Creek Parkway.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Saveland Park Pond

Location: On Wilbur Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Scout Lake Park Pond

Location: Junction of Loomis Road (State Highway 36) and Grange Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public. Disabled accessible fishing pier.

Sheridan Park Pond

Location: On Lake Drive at the junction of Layton Avenue and Lake Michigan.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Shoetz Park Pond

Location: Junction of Grange Avenue and 116th Street in Hale, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Washington Park Pond

Location: Junction of Sherman Boulevard and Lisbon Avenue.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

Wilson Park Pond

Location: Junction of Howard Avenue and 13th Street.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

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Oneida County

Boom Lake at Hodag Park

Location: At the end of Rose Street in the City of Rhinelander in Hodag Park.
Notes: Accessible pier and plenty of shoreline to fish. Paved, level walking trail connects pier with parking areas on both sides. Large multiple lane and paved boat launch (launch fee required). Fish species include panfish, northern pike, bass and muskellunge.

Perch Lake

Location: 7650 County Park Rd, Rhinelander. Town boat landing is along Perch Lake Road ¼ - mile west of the picnic area.
Notes: Sand/gravel ramp, less than 3 feet of depth with parking for 2 vehicles with trailers & 1 additional vehicle. No engines allowed. The picnic area is also the Trailhead for Washburn Silent Sports Trail (hike, bicycle, ski). Hours: 6 am-10 p.m. Accessible pier with asphalt path, picnic area, shelter, trailhead. Gravel lot with parking for 6 vehicles + 1 handicap vehicle. Fish species include trout and panfish.

Rainbow Flowage Dam Tailwaters of the Wisconsin River

Location: From Hwy 47 in Lake Tomahawk, east on Hwy D 3.5 miles. Entrance on south side of D just west of bridge and dam that forms Rainbow Flowage on Wisconsin River.
Notes: Ample parking. Accessible pier with asphalt path from lower parking lot. Ample shoreline to fish on both sides of the river. Wooden stairs allow anglers to walk across the dam on Hwy D and fish the east shore. Lower asphalt parking lot has 2 handicap spaces and accessible porta-potty. Fish species include panfish, northern pike, bass and muskellunge.

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Ozaukee County

Harrington Beach State Park Quarry

Location: Take Interstate 43 north to County Highway D. Take County Highway D into the park. (Highway D is about 7 miles north of Port Washington, WI.)
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public. Fee for admission.

Mequon Rotary Park Ponds, East & West

Location: On Highland Road about 1.5 miles east of State Highway 57 in Mequon, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Pucketts Pond

Location: In Harrington Beach State Park. Take Interstate 43 north to County Highway D. Take County Highway D into the park. (Highway D is about 7 miles north of Port Washington, WI.)
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public. Fee for admission.

Schowalter Park Pond

Location: In Saukville, WI. Take County Highway W north about one-half mile from the junction of County Highway W and State Highway 33 in Saukville to Schowalter Street. Then go east on Schowalter Street about one-quarter mile to the pond.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Willow Brooke Park Pond

Location: Junction of Tamarack and Willow Brooke Drives in Cedarburg, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations; shoreline is accessible to public.

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Pierce County

Spring Valley Reservoir, Eau Galle Recreation Area

W501 Eau Galle Dam Rd, Spring Valley, WI
Notes: Bass and panfish.

Rush River

425th St. El Paso, WI
Notes: Brown trout

Nugget Lake

N4351 Co. Rd HH Plum City, WI

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Polk County

Balsam Lake

Location: Next to the Balsam Lake Dam in the Village of Balsam Lake.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish.

Big Butternut Lake

Location: Immediately east of Luck, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish.

Bone Lake

Location: Southeast of Luck, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Species include muskellunge, northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish.

Lake O' the Dalles

Location: In Interstate State Park which is found along the St. Croix River, south of St. Croix Falls, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier. Northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass and panfish. Fee for admission.

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Portage County

Bukolt Park

Stevens Point, WI
Notes: Boat landing with dock, shoreline fishing, playground equipment, walking trails and restrooms.

West River Drive Park

Stevens Point, WI
Notes: Shoreline fishing

Lower Whiting Park

Whiting, WI

McDill Pond boat landing

Whiting, WI
Notes: Boat landing with dock, fishing pier and shoreline fishing.

Springville Park

Plover, WI
Notes: Fishing pier and shoreline fishing.

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Price County

Hines Park

Location: City park in Park Falls, WI on the Upper Park Falls Flowage. On Saunders Avenue off Highway 182. Look for the signs.
Notes: Offers a great floating accessible fishing pier plus other shorefishing spots, a nice park/playground, and boat landing, river walk trail.

Lionite Park

Location: City park in Phillips, WI on Elk Lake. Right along Highway 13 just past the downtown area.
Notes: Offers an accessible fishing pier plus other shorefishing spots along a nice shoreline trail. New boat landing and playground/pavillion area.

Newman Lake

Location: 15 miles east of Park Falls on Hwy 182 and FS Rd. 144
Notes: A U.S. Forest Service picnic area, playground, swimming beach as well as a new fishing pier and lots of shorebased fishing spots. Good bluegills and bass are present.

Prentice Park

Location: City park in Prentice, WI on the Prentice Flowage (Jump River). On the east side of Highway 13 near downtown Prentice.
Notes: All shoreline-based fishing along a village picnic area/park.

Patterson Lake

Location: On Hwy 182, 13 miles east of Park Falls, WI.
Notes: Offers shoreline-based fishing along much of the lakeshore near a township boat landing/parking area. Great little stocked trout lake.

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Racine County

Eagle Lake

Location: In Eagle Lake County Park on Church Road. 1/2 mile west of the intersection of state highway 75 and Church Road.
Notes: Shoreline fishing near a county boat launch and parking area.

Gorney Park

Location: On Nicholson Road, 1.5 miles north of the junction of Nicholson Road and State Highway 38, in the town of Caledonia, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Johnson Park Park

Location: On State Highway 38, one-half mile east of the junction of County Highway K and State Highway 38.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Lockwood (Graceland) Park

Location: At the junction of Ohio Street and Graceland Boulevard in Racine, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Pritchard Park

Location: In Pritchard Park located at the junction of Meachem Road (County Highway Y) and Durand Road (State Highway 11) in Racine, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Quarry Lake Park

Location: At Quarry Lake County Park located at the junction of Green Bay Road (County Highway MM) and Northwestern Avenue (State Highway 38) in Racine.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public. Disabled accessible fishing pier.

Reservoir Park

Location: At the junction of Meachem Road (County Highway Y) and Maryland Avenue in Racine, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

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Rock County

Kiwanis Pond

Janesville, WI off Sharon Road
Notes: Trout, bass, bluegill and crappie. No motor lake, shorefishing and an accessible pier.

Lake Leota

Leonard Park, Evansville near the junction of Hwy 14 and Hwy 59
Notes: Bass. bluegill, crappie and perch. Shore access and pier. Within city park that has ball diamonds, tennis courts, playground equipment, swimming pool and picnic areas.

Riverside Park

Beloit, WI
Notes: Shore fishing, picnic area, playground, restrooms and concessions.

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Rusk County

Ladysmith City Park

Location: A city park along the shores of the Flambeau River on Highway 8 in Ladysmith, WI.
Notes: Picnic areas, swimming beach and lots of shore-based fishing sites.

Hawkins Village Park

Location: On the Hawkins Millpond just north of Highway 8 in Hawkins, WI.
Notes: Fishing pier and shoreline-based sites, plus a small swimming beach.

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Sauk County

Plenke Pond

Location: 600 Granite Avenue, Reedsburg, WI. Take Higway 23 south of Highway 33 about one mile, turn east on K and then north on Granite Avenue.
Notes: About 2 acres in size. Picnic area, fishing piers, stocked with panfish.

Deppe Pond

Location: Baraboo, WI on the southeast side of the city on Lake Street, south and east of the Baraboo County Club.
Notes: One-half acre in size. Fishing pier; stocked with panfish.

Sawyer County

Shues Pond Park

Location: One block north of the county courthouse in Hayward, WI.
Notes: Picnic tables, playground, panfish fishing.

Hayward City Beach

Location: One block north of National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, off of County Highway B.
Notes: Picnic and day use facilities including swimming area and a handicap accessible fishing pier.

Hayward Canoe Launch

Location: Across from DNR Ranger Station, off State Highway 27.
Notes: Picnic area, canoe launch, fishing pier on Namekagon River.

Lake Winter Causeway

Location: East of Winter, WI along Lake Winter Road.
Notes: Road parallels lake creating good shorefishing areas for panfishing.

Pig Pond

Locations: Walk-in trail off Larsen Road in Town of Seeley, approximately 0.1 miles north of bridge over Namekagon River.
Notes: Shorefishing for rainbow trout.

Hatchery Creek Park

Location: County park off State Highway 77, 2 miles east of Hayward, WI
Notes: Day use pavilion, ski trails, picnic and restroom facility. Fish for wild brook trout in a small, but accessible, stream.

Lake Chetac at Squaw Creek Culvert

Location: About 3 miles northeast of Birchwood, WI. Shorefishing off County Highway "E" R.O.W.
Notes: Good panfishing.

Silverthorne Lake Town Park

Location: 1/2 mile north of Seeley, WI off of State Highway 63.
Notes: Fish off pier at beach when swimmers are not present. Trout, bass, and panfish. Picnic area, swimming beach, ball diamond, tennis court, restroom facilities.

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Shawano County

Wilson Lake Shawano County Park

Shawano, WI

Wolf River City Park

Shawano, WI-near the Shawano Dam

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Sheboygan County

Sheboygan Marsh, South Ditch

Sheboygan Broughton Marsh Park and campground
Notes: Northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish, campsites, canoe and boat rentals, fishing piers, picnic areas and hiking trails. It is also home of Marsh Tower, the tallest wooden tower in Wisconsin. It is 80-feet tall and the observation deck overlooks 13,000 acres.

Kohler-Andrae State Park Pond

Kohler-Andrae State Park
Notes: Rainbow trout. Fishing is available off Old Park Road. Accessible trail, beach, picnic areas, campsites and a nature center. Park admission fee.

Sheboygan Quarry

Jaycee Quarry Park, Sheboygan
Notes: This location is a designated Urban Fisheries Water. It is stocked annually with rainbow trout and other species. There is also a picnic area, shelter, disc-golf course, hiking trails, fishing.

River Park Lagoon

River Park, Sheboygan Falls
Notes: Shelter, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic

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St. Croix County

Star Prairie Trout Farm

Star Prairie, WI
Notes: Rainbow trout and accessible trails available.

River Island Park

Star Prairie, WI
Notes: Brown trout

Mary Park-New Richmond Flowage

New Richmond, WI
Notes: Bass, northern pike and panfish.

Homestead Parklands-Perch Lake

Hudson,WI
Notes: Bass, panfish and trout.

Willow River State Park-Little Falls Lake

Hudson, WI
Notes: Bass, northern pike and panfish.

Kinnickinnic River

River Rd, River Falls, WI
Notes: Brown trout

Kinnickinnic River

River Falls, WI STH 65
Notes: Brown trout

Lake George, White Kinnickinnic Pathway

347 South Winter St, River Falls, WI
Notes: Bass, panfish and trout.

Glen Lake

1049 Rustic Road, Glenwood City, WI
Notes: Bass, panfish and trout.

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Taylor County

Miller Dam Flowage

Location: Approximately 18 miles west of Medford, WI or 5 miles northeast of Gilman, WI.
Notes: At the U.S. Forest Service Chippewa Campground on the east side there is a new fishing pier and lots of shorefishing spots to try. At the county boat landing at the Dam there is a picnic area and fishing pier as well as shorefishing spots. Several shorefishing areas are also found along County Highway G along the west side of the flowage and near the Highway G county boat landing/park on the west side.

Riverside Park

Location: A city park in the heart of Medford, WI just north of Highway 64.
Notes: Offers a fishing pier plus lots of shore-based opportunities on the Medford Millpond (Black River). Picnic/camping area, swimming pool and playground.

Rib Lake Park

Location: Rib Lake, WI city park on the east edge of Rib Lake off Lakeshore Drive.
Notes: Offers an accessible pier and boat landing area, plus nearby camping/picnic/playground areas.

Diamond Lake County Park

Location: A Taylor County park, 3 miles northeast of Lublin, WI off County Highway F.
Notes: Offers an accessible fishing pier plus shore-based sites. A nice pavillion/picnic area and boat launch.

Chelsea Lake County Park

Location: Taylor County park just north of the Chelsea, WI on Highway 13.
Notes: Accessible fishing pier, picnic area, swimming, boat launch site and shore-based fishing spots.

Mondeaux Dam

Location: U.S. Forest Service picnic area on the north end of Mondeax Flowage, 8 miles west of Westboro, WI.
Notes: Shoreline-based fishing, playground, swimming beach and concession, plus nearby U.S. Forest Service camping.

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Trempealeau County

Dodge Park

Notes: Panfish, bass and a park.

Crystal Lake

Notes: Bass, panfish, trout and a park.

Eleva Pond

Notes: Panfish, bass, trout and a park.

Martha Lake

Notes: Panfish, trout, bass and a park.

Bugle Lake

Notes: Panfish, trout and a park.

Henry Lake

Notes: Pike, panfish and a park.

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Walworth County

Ceylon Pond Park

Location: In Big Foot Beach State Park. From downtown Lake Geneva, take State Highway 120 south about 1.5 miles to the park.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public. Fee for admission.

Comus Lake

Location: In Rudy Lange Park in Delavan, WI on Turtle Branch.
Notes: Shorefishing opportunities.

Condon Park Pond

Location: At the junction of Interstate 43 and State Highway 50 on the east side of Delavan, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Lake Geneva

Location: Two locations: Village Park in Williams Bay, WI and Library Park in Lake Geneva, WI.
Notes: shorefishing opportunities.

Millpond Park Urban Fishing Pond

Location: In Millpond Park on the south side of the Village of East Troy.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to the public. Fishing pier.

Tripp Lake

Location: In a Whitewater city park. Take U.S. Highway 12 (East Milwaukee Street) in Whitewater, WI to South Wisconsin Street to Coburn Lane, then go east to the lake.
Notes: Shorefishing opportunities.

Whitewater & Rice Lakes

Location: In the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest, 2 miles southeast of Whitewater, WI in the Whitewater Lake Recreation Area. Take Interstate 94 to State Highway 67 then south on 67 to U.S. Highway 12. Go west on 12 to County Highway P, then south on County Highway P to Whitewater and Rice Lakes. Or take Interstate 43 southwest to U.S. Highway 12, go to County Highway A, then west on County Highway A to County P, north to the lakes.
Notes: Shorefishing opportunities. Fee for admission.

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Washburn County

Minong Kids Pond

Location: Located at the Minong Ranger Station on Highway 77, on the east side of the Minong, WI.
Notes: Pond is stocked with trout and panfish for kids only. Adults may assist small children. Catch and release is encouraged, but kids may keep a few to eat. Best fishing is in May to early June.

Totogatic Fishing Pier

Location: Located at Washburn County Campground on Minong Flowage. Northeast of Minong, WI off County Highway I.
Notes: Panfish, bass, northern pike and carp most frequent catches. Picnic, beach and boat landing facilities.

Yellow River Flowage Pier and Shoreline

Location: On the west-side of Spooner, WI on the southside of Highway 70 at the Governor Thompson Hatchery grounds.
Notes: Fish for panfish, trout, bass, northern, walleye and other species from the bank or several fishing piers on the flowage or the river below the dam. Also see fish in the show pond. Check out the Hatchery Visitor Center or take in a guided hatchery tour. Hatchery visitor center is generally not open on weekends.

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Washington County

Boot Lake

Location: In Ridge Run County Park. Take State Highway 33, west out of West Bend, WI to University Drive (about one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 45) then go south one-half mile to park.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Homestead Hollow Park Pond

Location: In Homestead Hollow County Park located on Friestadt Road, one-quarter mile east of the junction of County Highway Y (Goldendale Road) and Friestadt Road in Germantown, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Kewaskum Millpond

Location: Located in River Hill Park at the junction of State Highway 28 and Parkview Drive in Kewaskum, WI.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Pike Lake

Location: In Pike Lake State Park. Take State Highway 41 to State Highway 60, go west on 60, 3 miles to Kettle Moraine Drive, then go south on Kettle Moraine Drive to the park.
Notes: Fee for admission.

Sandy Knoll Park Pond

Location: In Sandy Knoll County Park. Take State Highway 33 west out of Newburg, WI (or east out of West Bend, WI) to North Trenton Road, then go north 1.5 miles to Wallace Lake Road, go east on Wallace Lake Road about one-eighth of a mile to park entrance.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

Wells Lake

Location: In Ridge Run County Park. Take State Highway 33, west out of West Bend, WI to University Drive (about one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 45) then go south one-half mile to park.
Notes: Urban fishing water - see urban fishing rules in hook & line regulations. Shoreline is accessible to public.

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Waukesha County

Ashippun Lake Park

Location: In Oconomowoc, WI. Take Capitol Drive west to State Highway 16, go west on 16 to County Highway P, then take P north to County Highway K, go west on K to McMahon Road. Watch for "public access" sign.
Notes: Run by Waukesha County Parks. Park has picnic area, restrooms and shorefishing.

Denoon Lake

Location: Located on Crowbar Drive, south of Kelsey Drive. Go west from Highway Y.
Notes: Public park with ballfields, restrooms, picnic area and boat launch. Not much shorefishing, due to marshy area near shore.

Lac La Belle

Location: At the Fowler Lake Dam, on Highway 67, one-quarter mile north of State Highway 16 in the Oconomowoc, WI. Located just northeast of the beach and park on Lac La Belle. The beach and park are on Highway 16, just west of Highway 67.
Notes: Disabled accessible public fishing pier.

Little Muskego Lake

Location: Access from Idle Isle Park in Muskego, WI on the northeast side of Little Muskego Lake. Take Martin Drive to Hardtke Drive to the park.
Note: Idle Isle Park has a beach, picnic area, restrooms, accessible public fishing pier and boat launch.

Lower Phantom Lake

Location: In Phantom Glen Park in Mukwonago, WI. Take County Highway ES (Main Street) to Andrews Street, then go west into the park.
Notes: Public park with picnic area, restrooms, disabled accessible public fishing pier and boat ramp.

McKeaun Springs

Location: Trout pond located on the west side of Highway 67, between Piper Road and Road X. About 3 miles north of Eagle, WI.
Notes: No facilities, but there is a picnic area with restrooms just a short distance to the south. DNR manages as a children's trout fishing pond. This is managed as a category 5 trout water. Only artificial lures may be used and all trout caught shall be immediately released.

Nagawicka Lake

Location: In Nagawaukee County Park. Take County Highway C, three-quarters of a mile north of Interstate 94 in Delafield, WI.
Notes: Public beach, picnic area, restrooms and concessions, camping, shorefishing and boat launch.

Nemahbin Lakes, Upper and Lower

Location: Southeast of Oconomowoc, WI, off of County Highway DR.
Notes: County owned access on frontage road between the two lakes, Highway DR. shorefishing on Upper Nemahbin from the road right-of-way. DNR owned carry-in site on Lower Nemahbin off Sugar Island Road.

Pewaukee Lake

Location: Village park in downtown Pewaukee, WI.
Notes: Public park with beach and public fishing pier. Can also access Pewaukee River just below the dam. On Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Pewaukee. Boat launch and shorefishing from county park and boat ramp at the west end, on Highway E.

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Waupaca County

Shadow Lake

Bowersox Park, 490 Lakeside Parkway

Hartman Creek State Park

Mid and Allen Lakes

Rotary Rivery Park

Waupaca River

Riverside Park

Waupaca River, 1600 Royalton Street

Gills Landing

Wolf River

Sturgeon Trail

Wolf River

Fireman's Park

Wolf River

Marion Pond Wallance Park

800 West Ramsdell Street

Pigeon Lake

Pickerel Point Park

Little Long-Lembke Lake

County park boat access off Long Lake Road

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Waushara County

Hartford Lake

County park
Notes: Bass, panfish and trout.

Marl Lake

County park
Notes: Bass, panfish, park and shoreline fishing.

Big Hills

County park
Notes: Bass, panfish and shoreline fishing.

Mt. Morris

County park
Notes: Bass, panfish, bathrooms and swimming.

Wild Rose Millpond

City park
Notes: Bass, panfish and bait shop nearby.

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Wood County

Wildwood Park

Location: South side of Marshfield, WI, on west side of Highway 13.
Notes: Bank fishing, two large ponds and restroom facilities.

Lake Wazeecha County Park

Location: County Highway U on the east side of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Notes: Bank fishing, picnic and camping, facilities, and restrooms.

Wisconsin River

Location: Much of the both banks of the Wisconsin River in the cities of Wisconsin Rapids and Nekoosa, WI are available for fishing.

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