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Lake Superior Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Superior fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 1,225 current rules across 2 states (Minnesota, Wisconsin). Anglers target salmon, trout, walleye.
Species pages for Lake Superior
Dedicated rule pages for the most-targeted species at this water.
Minnesota waters
493 rules from DNR, 21 species.
Walleye
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Aitkin Lake Including Area Known As Aitkin Flowage
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Ash River To Ash River Falls
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Bass Lake Near Burtrum North Of Long Lake (Todd)
- Possession
- 2 fish
Big Pine Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Big Sandy Lake And Connected Waters (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released
Cedar Lake (Morrison)
- Possession
- 2 fish
Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Coon Lake (Anoka)
- Min size
- 17"
Crane Lake Including Vermilion Gorge And Echo River From Mouth Upstream To County Highway 424 Bridge (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined, only 4 may be walleye. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Crawford Lake (Wright)
- Possession
- 2 fish
Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Davis Lake Including Bay Known As Steamboat Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Egg Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Farm Island Lake (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 19"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 16-19" must be immediately released
Farm Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession All from 17-26" must be immediately released
First River
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Fish Lake Reservoir (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 17"
except 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 13" or greater than 17" must be immediately released
Flowage Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Four Mile BayCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Walleye must be returned to the water immediately. Effective March 1, 2026 – April 14, 2026
Fourmile Bay Of Lake Of The WoodsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Garden Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only one over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Goose Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
Green Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Green Lake (Kandiyohi)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Horseshoe Lake
- Possession
- 3 fish
Horseshoe Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Horseshoe Lake And Connected Minnewawa Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Iowa-Minnesota Border Waters
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Island Lake Near Northome (Itasca)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Island Lake Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Island Lake Reservoir Including Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids And Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" all from 15-20" must be immediately released
Kabekona Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 20-26" must be immediately released
Kabetogama Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Kabetogama Lake Including Sullivan Bay And Ash River To Ash River Falls (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Kerbs Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Knife Lake (Kanabec)
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all from 18-24" must be immediately released
La Salle Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 2 fish
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam, Including The Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam (Lac Qui Parle And Chippewa)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lake Of The Woods
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
aggregate limit with Sauger is six; no more than four can be Walleye Only one Walleye over 28 inches total length may be possessed. must be immediately released
Leech Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lida Lakes, North
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South And North, Including Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Boy Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Cormorant Lake (Becker)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Little Mcdonald Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little Mcdonald Lake Including Kerbs Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Pine Lake Including Mud Lake West Of County Hwy 51 And Up To 425th Avenue (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Vermilion Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little Vermilion Lake Including Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Mandall Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Mille Lacs Lake Including Tributaries To Posted Boundaries (Aitkin, Crow Wing And Mille Lacs Coun Ties)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Regulations for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, tullibee, and other fish species will be posted at public access sites and the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
Mink-Somers Lake Near Maple Lake (Wright)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Minnehaha Creek Downstream From Minnehaha FallsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnesota River Downstream From The Mendota BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnewawa Lake
- Possession
- 3 fish
Minnewawa Lake And Connected Horseshoe Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Mississippi River (Dakota)
- Min size
- 15"
From the Hastings dam downstream to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border (inland waters of Pool 3)
Mississippi River (Dakota) From The Hastings Dam Downstream To The Minnesota–Wisconsin Border (Inland Waters Of Pool 3)
- Min size
- 15"
Mississippi River Downstream Of Lock And Dam 8
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 27"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
combined total; all walleye from 20-27" must be immediately released, only 1 walleye over 27" only 1 walleye over 27" must be immediately released
Mississippi River Pools 3-8 Including Lake Pepin
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
Mississippi River To Knutson Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Moose Lake Near Deer River (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Mule Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Namakan Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
North Branch Kawishiwi River From Farm Lake 4.8 Miles East To The Long Portage
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Osakis And Little Osakis Lakes (Douglas And Todd)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Pool 2 Of The Mississippi River Between The Hastings Dam And The Ford Dam, Including All Backwater Lakes And Connecting Waters Except Crosby, Pickerel, Upper, Little Pigs Eye, And North Star Steel LakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Prairie River From Confluence With Tamarack River Downstream To Confluence With Big Sandy Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Rabour Lake (Chisago)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Rainy Lake Including The Rainy River Above The Dam At International Falls, All Of Rainy Lake To The Dam At Kettle Falls, Black Bay Including Gold Portage Below The Rapids, All Of The Rat Root River, And Rat Root Lake (Koochiching And St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
All walleye from 18‑26" must be immediately released only 1 walleye over 26" allowed in possession
Rainy RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Raven Flowage To Raven Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Red Lake, Upper Including Shotley Brook And Tamarac River (Beltrami County)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Restrictions or changes will be posted at public access sites and on the DNR website. A person’s statewide possession limit may not include more than the current daily limit of Red Lake walleye.
Round Lake Near Squaw Lake Including The Popple River Downstream To State Highway Bridge 46 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Saganaga Lake Including Gull Lake And The Sea Gull River (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
Sand Lake And Connecting Waters (Itasca County)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all walleye 20-24" must be immediately released
Sand Lake Including Connecting Birds Eye Lake, Little Sand Lake, Portage Lake And Bowstring River Upstream To County Road 35 Bridge And Downstream To The County Road 145 Bridge (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Sand Point Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined, only 4 may be walleye
Sandy River From State Highway 210 Downstream To Confluence With The Mississippi River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sandy River Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sea Gull Lake Including Alpine River Between Alpine Lake And Sea Gull Lake (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
Seagull RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Non-certified record: 17 lbs, 8 oz
South Farm Lake (Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Splithand Lake Including Moody’s Creek Upstream To County Road 432 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To The U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total
Sugar Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Sullivan Bay
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Swan Lake Including Swan River Downstream To Dam, Upstream To County Road 12, And Connected Streams (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Trout Lake Near Coleraine (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20‑24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Venstrom Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Vermilion Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 20-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Wabedo Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Waconia Lake (Carver)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
West Savanna River From County Highway 14 Downstream To Confluence With The Prairie River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
White Iron Lake (St. Louis And Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Winnibigoshish Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Winnibigoshish Lake And Connected Waters (Beltrami, Cass, And Itasca): Mississippi River To Knutson Dam, Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake, Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam, First River, Egg Lake Through Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Raven Flowage To Raven Lake, And Sugar Lake.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
all from 18‑23" must be immediately released only 1 over 23" allowed in possession
Trout
Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Eggs of trout harvested from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries may be used as bait (spawn bags). Spawn bags from Lake Superior trout may only be used on Lake Superior and its tributaries below the posted boundaries, and no other waters in the state.
Lake Superior Tributaries Below The Posted BoundariesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Eggs of trout harvested from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries may be used as bait (spawn bags). Spawn bags from Lake Superior trout may only be used on Lake Superior and its tributaries below the posted boundaries, and no other waters in the state.
Beaver Creek, East (Houston)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream (Beaver Creek Valley State Park)
Belle Creek (Goodhue)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
on a 7.3 mile posted section from the confluence with the Cannon River upstream to Highway 19
Camp Creek (Fillmore)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Fly Only
On the third Saturday in May, statewide regulations apply to the posted section of the stream
Canfield Creek (South Branch Creek) (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Eagle Creek (Scott)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Forestville Creek (North Branch Creek) (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Foster-Arend Lake (Olmsted)Open
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 16"
- Max size
- 16"
continuous season only 1 over 16" allowed in possession
Garvin Brook (Winona)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released from the Highway 14 crossing to the source
Gribben Creek (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Hay Creek (Goodhue)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on a 4-mile posted section from 325th Street downstream
Kedron Creek (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Fly Only
on the entire stream
Logan Creek (Olmsted)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream from the confluence with the Whitewater River, North Branch, upstream to the source
Mahoods Creek (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Mill Creek (Fillmore And Olmsted)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Oct 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
special catch-and-release season October 16 - December 31 on posted reach in Chatfield from the confluence with the North Branch Root River upstream to Sprau’s tributary
Red Wing Pottery Pond (Goodhue)Open
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 16"
continuous season only 1 over 16" allowed in possession
Root River, Middle Branch (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
on the entire stream
Root River, South Branch (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Oct 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
special catch-and-release season October 16 - December 31 on posted reach in Lanesboro from the Lanesboro Dam downstream to the confluence with the Root River all from 12-16" must be immediately released on a 4.8-mile posted section within Forestville State Park
Root River, South Fork (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Fly Only
on a 7.7 mile section from County Road 12 upstream to the source
Rush Creek (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Oct 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
special catch-and-release season October 16 - December 31 on posted reach in Rushford
Spring Valley Creek (Fillmore)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Oct 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
special catch-and-release season October 16 - December 31 on posted reach in Spring Valley from West Park Street downstream to Minnesota State Highway 16 bridge all from 12-16" must be immediately released on a 6.8-mile posted section from Deer Creek upstream to Fillmore Township Road 359
Thompson Lake (Cook)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Gear
- No Live Bait
Closed to winter fishing Use and possession of bait prohibited
Thrush Lake (Cook)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Gear
- No Live Bait
Closed to winter fishing Use and possession of bait prohibited
Trout Run Creek (Fillmore And Winona)
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Turnip Lake (Cook)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Gear
- No Live Bait
Closed to winter fishing Use and possession of bait prohibited
Waters That Are Not Designated Trout WaterOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Trout/salmon stamp validation required for anglers age 18-64 when possessing trout
West Indian Creek (Wabasha)
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
all from 12-16" must be immediately released from the upstream Wabasha County Road 4 crossing to the source
Whitewater River, Middle Branch (Winona And Olmsted)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Fly Only
on a 9.2-mile posted section from the group camp in Whitewater State Park upstream to the source
Whitewater River, North Branch (Wabasha, Olmsted And Winona)
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
- Gear
- Fly Only
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on a 12.1 mile posted section from Township Road 29 upstream to County Road 4
Wisel Creek (Fillmore)
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
all from 12-16" must be immediately released on the entire stream
Zumbro River, North Fork (Goodhue And Wabasha)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
on an 11.9 mile posted section from the Zumbro River, Main Branch upstream to Highway 10
Minnesota statewide
- Gear
- Angling Only
You may use up to 3 artificial flies on 1 fishing line when you are fishing for bass, crappie, rock bass, sunfish, or trout.
Brook Trout
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 12
- Season closes
- Sep 1
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
combined total brook trout, splake, brown trout and rainbow trout is 5
Lake Superior Tributaries Above Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 11
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Possession
- 5 fish
- Slot max
- 16"
combined total Only 1 over 16"
Alruss Lake
- Min size
- 19"
Catch-and-release record
Lawndale Creek (Wilkin)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
for brook trout on a 3.5-mile posted section within Atherton Wildlife Management Area All hooks must be barbless
Pigeon RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Certified weight record: 6 lbs, 5 oz
Stoney Brook (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all must be immediately released on the posted section beginning at the mouth at Upper Gull Lake upstream to the road crossing at County Road 29 (Minor’s Corner)
Trout Valley Creek (Winona)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 12"
- Gear
- Fly Only
Brown Trout
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 12
- Season closes
- Sep 1
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot max
- 16"
combined total brook trout, splake, brown trout and rainbow trout is 5 Only 1 over 16"
Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 30"
Certified weight record: 16 lbs, 12 oz Catch-and-release record
Lake Superior Tributaries Above Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 11
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Possession
- 5 fish
- Slot max
- 16"
combined total Only 1 over 16"
Vermillion River Upstream Of Vermillion Falls In Hastings And All Tributaries (Dakota)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Species
Lake SuperiorClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
No other fish species from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries, or the St. Louis River downstream of the Fond du Lac dam, may be used as bait except trout eggs.
Lake Superior From The Outermost Portion Of The North Arm Of The Duluth Ship Canal To The Mouth Of Chester CreekClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Oct 6
- Season closes
- Nov 30
Angling from boats is closed October 6 - November 30. Angling from boats is closed
Lake Superior Tributaries Above Posted BoundariesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Apr 12
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Possession
- 5 fish
- Slot max
- 16"
combined total Only 1 over 16"
Lake Superior Tributary Streams And Rivers Below The Posted Boundaries
- Gear
- Fly Only
Anglers are restricted to a single hook or fly only—no treble hooks. Exceptions are the St. Louis River (St. Louis and Carlton counties) and the Pigeon River (Cook County).
Lake Superior Tributaries Below The Posted BoundariesClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
No other fish species from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries, or the St. Louis River downstream of the Fond du Lac dam, may be used as bait except trout eggs.
Rainbow Trout
Lake Superior Tributaries Above Posted BoundariesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Apr 11
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Lake Superior And Its TributariesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Unclipped steelhead (rainbow trout) must be immediately released
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 12
- Season closes
- Sep 1
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
combined total brook trout, splake, brown trout and rainbow trout is 5
Miner’s Lake
- Min size
- 24"
Catch-and-release record
Vermillion River Upstream Of Vermillion Falls In Hastings And All Tributaries (Dakota)Open
- Status
- Permitted
regular statewide regulations apply
Lake Or Shovelnose Sturgeon
Lake SuperiorCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Apr 14
no tag/endorsement needed Same dates every year
Lake Superior And The St. Louis RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Apr 14
no tag/endorsement needed
Lake Trout
Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 43.25"
Non-certified record: 43 lbs, 8 oz Catch-and-release record
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Dec 1
- Season closes
- Oct 4
- Possession
- 3 fish
2025-2026 season
Smelt
Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Anglers may take cisco (tullibee) or smelt from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries to use as bait only on Lake Superior.
Lake Superior Tributaries Below The Posted BoundariesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Anglers may take cisco (tullibee) or smelt from Lake Superior or its tributaries below the posted boundaries to use as bait only on Lake Superior.
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
No limit
Lake Superior And TributariesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Restricted bait rules apply
Splake
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 12
- Season closes
- Sep 1
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
combined total brook trout, splake, brown trout and rainbow trout is 5
Northern Pike
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Possession
- 2 fish
Rainbow Trout — Clipped
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted Boundaries
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 16"
combined total brook trout, splake, brown trout and rainbow trout is 5
Plus 9 more species. See the Minnesota pillar page for the full list.
Wisconsin waters
732 rules from DNR, 10 species.
Trout
Arroyo Bear Y Todos Sus Afluentes (Arroyo Del Valle Newton Y 5-9)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Arroyo Fairbanks
- Min size
- 12"
Arroyo Fordham
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Arroyo Neenah
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Bass L (Weyerhaeuser)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Bass LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Bear Creek And All Its Tributaries (Newton Valley Creek And 5-9)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Beaver Dam LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
at 5 a.m. 2026
Big Green River — Upstream From Sth 133
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Big Roche A Cri Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Black Earth Creek — Ush 14 (East Side Of Mazomanie) Upstream To South Valley Rd
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Black Earth Creek — Ush 14 (East Side Of Mazomanie) Upstream To South Valley Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Borah Creek
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Brandy Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Brill River
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Brule Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Brule River — Downstream From Ush 2In season
- Season opens
- Apr 25
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Min size
- 7"
2026
Brule River — Upstream From Ush 2In season
- Season opens
- Apr 25
- Season closes
- Sep 30
2026
Brule Springs
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Camp Creek
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Chaffee Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Cov Pas Dej Txhawv Blues
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Cov Pas Dej Txhawv Mercer
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Cov Pas Dej Txhawv Willow
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Cov Pas Dej Txhawv Woodduck
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Crooked Creek
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Devils River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Duncan Creek — Downstream Of Bloomer Dam To Cty Hwy B
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Eau Galle River
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Elk Creek
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Elk Creek — Downstream From Elk Creek Lake Dam And All Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Elk Creek LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
at 5 a.m. 2026
Fairbanks Creek
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Flume Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Fordham Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Genesee Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Gilbert LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Gill Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Gordon Creek Sth 78 Upstream To Spring Creek Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Hoover Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Inland Streams, Springs And Spring PondsIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 4
- Season closes
- Oct 15
Open season: April 4 - Oct. 15, 2026
Irish Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Iron River — Upstream From The Sea Lamprey Barrier At The Former Site Of The Orienta Dam
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Johns LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Keyes LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
at 5 a.m. 2026
Kinnickinnic River And Tributaries (21-4, 30-1, 30-10, 36-1, 36-15, Kelly Creek, Nye Creek, Parker Creek, 13-2, Ted Creek)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Knapp Creek
- Max size
- 12"
Knapp Creek Upstream From Sth 171
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Kriwanek Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Krohns Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Lago De La Represa BeaverIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Little Grant River — Govier Road Upstream To Milner Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Little Long LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Little Roche A Cri, Big Roche A Cri Creeks
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Lodi (Spring) Creek — Downstream From Cth J
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Long Lake (Town Of Saxeville)In season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Long Lake Branch Of White River — Downstream From Taylor Lane To White River
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Long Lake Branch Of White River — Downstream From Taylor Lane To White River Dam
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Lub Pas Dej Homme
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Lub Pas Dej Ntev Uas Yog Ncau Ntawm Niam Dej White
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Lyman (Hartford) LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Marengo River — Upstream From Sth 13 To County Line Road
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Mcgee Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Mill Brook
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Mill Creek Ush 14 Upstream To Quarry Hill Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Mirror LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Mount Vernon Creek — Cth U Downstream To Sth 92
- Min size
- 12"
- Max size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Mukwonago River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Mullet River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Namekagon River
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Neenah Creek
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Niam Dej Big Green
- Max size
- 12"
Niam Dej Blue
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Niam Dej Blue — Ncauj Dej Mus Rau 0.5 Mile Ncauj Dej Ntawm Txoj Kev Blue RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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Niam Dej Blue — Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Mus Rau Txoj Kev Snow BottomCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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Niam Dej Blue — Txoj Kev Biba Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Mus Rau Txoj Kev Snow Bottom
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Niam Dej Brule
- Min size
- 7"
Niam Dej Grant — Cth A Ncauj Dej Ntws Mus Rau Cth KCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
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Niam Dej Hunting — Ntws Nqis Los Ntawm Txoj Kev Fitzgerald Dam
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Niam Dej Montreal (Ls) — Ntws Nqis Los Ntawm Superior Falls
- Min size
- 10"
Niam Dej Namekagon
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Niam Dej Namekagon —Khauj Tim Tus Choj E (Washburn) Ncauj Dej Ntws Mus Rau Lub Pas Dej Toov Namekagon
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Niam Dej Oconto (Ceg Dej Sab Qab Teb)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Niam Dej Plover
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Niam Dej Prairie
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Niam Dej White
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Niam Dej White (West Branch)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
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Oconto River South Branch From Menominee County Line Downstream To Sth 32
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Oconto River South Branch Upstream From Menominee County Line
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Onion River Downstream From Cth E To Cth N
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Otter Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
Paradise Springs Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Pas Dej Bahr
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej GotoIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
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Pas Dej GreenIn season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
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Pas Dej Hawk
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Johns
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Keyes
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Pas Dej Korth
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Long (Lub Nroog Ntawm Saxeville)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej LucerneOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Mar 1
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Pas Dej Lyman (Hartford)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Mcgee
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Pas Dej MichiganOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Cov cai tshwj xeeb: ciam txwv qhov ntev thiab qhov nuv ntau yuav sib txawv raws tus dej
Pas Dej Michigan Thiab Pas Dej Superior Cov Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Rau
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 8"
Pas Dej Pearl
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Perch (S2 , T36n, R7e)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Superior Cov Ncauj Dej Ntws Los RauOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Cov cai tshwj xeeb: ciam txwv qhov ntev thiab qhov nuv ntau yuav sib txawv raws tus dej
Pas Dej Txhawv Elvoy (S20 , T41n, R13e)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Pas Dej Txhawv Tsis Muaj Npe 2-1 (Polar Los Sis Cov Nplooj Ntawv S2, T33n, R11e)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Txhawv Tsis Muaj Npe 2-14 (S2, T33n, R11e)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Pas Dej Wazee
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Pearl LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Pebble Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Pine LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Pine River (Upper) — Upstream From Cth Aa
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Platte River
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Plum Creek
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Poncho Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Popple River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Popple River — Downstream From Sth 139
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Ramal De Long Del Río White : Aguas Abajo De La Vía De Taylor A La Represa Del Río White
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Redgranite QuarryIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Río Brill
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Río Iron : Aguas Arriba Desde La Barrera De Lampreas De Mar En El Anterior Sitio De La Represa Orienta
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Río Marengo : Aguas Arriba Desde Sth 13 Hasta La Carretera Limítrofe Del Condado
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Río Namekagon
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Río White : Aguas Abajo Desde El Puente Pikes Hasta La Represa Del Río White
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Río White : Aguas Arriba Desde El Puente Pikes
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Río White (Afluentes Sin Nombre)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Río White (Bifurcación Este)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Río White (Bifurcación Oeste)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Río White (Bifurcación Sur Y Aguas De Manantial)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Roche A Cri Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Rosenow Creek And Tributary
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Rush River And Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Sand Creek — 10th St Downstream To Red Cedar River
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Scuppernong River Including South Branch
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Seymour Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Skunk LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Spring Brook
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Spring LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Swan Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Tichigan Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Tus Dej Bear Thiab Txhua Cov Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Rau (Tus Dej Newton Valley Thiab 5-9)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
xam ua ke
Tus Dej Black Earth
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Tus Dej Bohemian Valley
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Tus Dej Bronson — Ntws Nqis Los Ntawm Txoj Kev VavrickaCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Brule
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Tus Dej Castle Rock — Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Ntawm Txoj Kev Witek Mus Rau Tus Choj Thib Peb Cth Q (T7n, R1w, Nqe. 30, Sesw)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Tus Dej Castle Rock Thiab Spring — Los Ntawm Tus Choj Thib Peb Cth Q (T7n R1w Ntu 30, Sesw) Ncauj Dej Ntws Mus Rau Txoj Kev ChurchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Duncan
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
xam ua ke
Tus Dej East Branch Raccoon — Txoj Kev Cleophus (T11n, R11e, Ntu. 13) Ntws Nqis Mus Rau State Li Ciam TebCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Elk – Ntws Nqis Los Ntawm Lub Pas Dej Toov Tus Dej Elk Thiab Txhua Cov Ncauj Dej Los Rau
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Tus Dej Elvoy
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Tus Dej FiddlerCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Hauer Thiab Cov Pas Dej Txhawv
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Tus Dej Knapp
- Max size
- 12"
Tus Dej Little La Crosse
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Tus Dej Lodi (Spring)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Tus Dej Millville
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Tus Dej Mormon Coulee
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Tus Dej Mount Vernon
- Max size
- 12"
Tus Dej Otter
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
xam ua ke
Tus Dej PammelCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Pine (Saum Toj)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Tus Dej Sand - Thib 10 St Nqis Mus Rau Niam Dej Red Cedar
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Tus Dej SteinerCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Tshuam Doc Smith — Los Ntawm Tus Dej Castle Rock Ntws Los Mus Rau 0.5 Mile Lub Ncauj Dej Los Ntawm Txoj Kev EversonCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Woods
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Tus Dej Woods — Ntws Los Ntawm Sth 101
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Txhua Cov Dej
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Txhua Cov Dej Uas Tsis Muaj NpeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
txhua tus ntses trout uas txhom tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Unnamed Creek 36-14 (S36, T9n, R3w)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Venison Creek
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
Waupaca (Tomorrow) River — River Road Upstream To Durant Road In Portage County
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
over 18” only artificial lures may be used
Waupaca Chain Of Lakes (All Lakes)In season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
at 5 a.m. over 12”
West Twin River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Three trout in total
White River — Downstream From Pikes Bridge To The White River Dam
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
White River — Upstream From Pikes Bridge
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
White River (East Fork)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
White River (Main Branch) — Lower Millpond Dam (Cty Rd Yy) Upstream To State Hwy 21 And 73
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
over 12” only artificial lures may be used
White River (South Fork And Springs)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
White River (Unnamed Tributaries)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
White River (West Branch)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
in total
White River (West Fork)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
in total
Wild Rose Millpond — From Hwy 22 Upstream To Cty Road AaIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 7
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Willow Creek Lost Hollow Road Upstream To Sth 58 Bridge 0.25 Mile North Of Loyd
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
only one may be greater than 12"
Wolf River — Downstream From Cth T
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
3 trout in total
Wood Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Three trout of any length may be kept
Woods Creek — Downstream From Sth 101
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Statewide: Forest County
Brook Trout
Ab Brook
- Max size
- 8"
Ash CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Ash Creek — Upstream From Cth TbCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Baker CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Bark River And All Its Tributaries (Ls)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Beaver CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Big Green Lake And Tributaries Upstream To The First DamCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Big Spring BranchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Big Spring Branch — Upstream From Pine Tree RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Big Spring CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bishop Branch And TributariesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Bishop Branch And Tributaries (Cook Creek, Maple Dale Creek, Pine Hollow Creek And Bishops Branch Tributary)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Bois Brule RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Brule River
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Brule River — Upstream From Ush 2
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Brule River (Ls) — Cth S Downstream To Cth B
- Min size
- 10"
Cady CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Cave Hollow CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Ceg Dej Bishop Thiab Cov Ceg Dej Ntws Los Rau (Tus Dej Cook, Tus Dej Maple Dale, Tus Dej Pine Hollow Thiab Ceg Dej Bishops Lub Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Rau)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Clam River, North Fork From Spring Lake Road To Cty Hwy HCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
must be immediately released
Coon CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Dej Kwj Ha Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
Dell Creek — Coon Bluff Rd Upstream To South AvenueCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Dell Creek — Coon Bluff Road Upstream To South AvenueCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Devil’s CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Durward’s Glenn Creek (Prentice Creek)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
in total
East Branch Eau Claire RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Flag RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Garbers CouleeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Green
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
Grinsell BranchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Halls BranchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Hanzel CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Harker Creek — Upstream Of The Confluence With Flint CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Hatchery CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Kwj Dej CadyCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Lee CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Lowery Creek — Upstream From State Highway 23Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Manley Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
Martin CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Mccann Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
in total
Mecan RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Melancthon CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Mimi LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Mirror LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Mukwonago RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Niam Dej Bark Thiab Txhua Cov Dej Ntws Los Rau Nws (Ls)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Nichols Creek — (North Branch Milwaukee River From The Headwaters To Sth 28)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Nichols Creek (North Branch Milwaukee River From The Headwaters To Sth 28)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
brook trout must be immediately released
North Fok Clam RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
North Fork Clam River From Spring Lake Road To Cty Hwy HCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
brook trout must be immediately released
North Pine CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Otter Creek — Upstream From Cave Hollow RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Otter Creek Upstream From Cave Hollow RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
brook trout must be immediately released
Paradise SpringsOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Pine CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Pine Hollow CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Pinnacle Rock PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Plum CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Pompey Pillar Creek — Upstream From Cth ICatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
RedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 12"
all brook trout must be immediately released only one trout over 12 inches
Remington PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Rosenow CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Seas Branch CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Sixmile CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
South Fork White RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
luv dua 9”
Spring Brook
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 9"
Stress SpringsOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Tenney Springs CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Trout Creek — Upstream From Dry DamCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Ttus Dej Bears Grass
- Max size
- 9"
Turtle CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Tus Dej Ash — Ncauj Dej Los Ntawm Cth TbCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej BakerCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej BeaverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Cave HollowCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Dell — Txoj Kev Coon Bluff Ncauj Dej Ntws Mus Rau South AvenueCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Durward’s Glenn (Tus Dej Prentice)
- Max size
- 9"
Tus Dej Harker — Ncauj Dej Ntawm Qhov Sib Tshuam Nrog Tus Dej FlintCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Lowery — Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Ntawm State Highway 23Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Manley
- Max size
- 9"
Tus Dej Mccann
- Max size
- 9"
Tus Dej MelancthonCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej North PineCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej PineCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej PlumCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Pompey Pillar — Ncauj Dej Los Ntawm Cth ICatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Seas BranchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Tenney SpringsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Trout — Ncauj Dej Los Ntawm Lub Pas Dej Toov DryCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Tshuam Big Spring — Ntws Los Ntawm Txoj Kev Pine TreeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Uas Tsis Muaj Npe 18-13Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
txhua tus ntses brook ntes tau yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Tus Dej Whittlesey (Ls)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
yuav tsum muab tso tam sim
Unnamed Creek 18-13Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Unnamed Tributary To Melancthon CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
all brook trout caught must be immediately released
Weber LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Whittlesey Creek (Ls) — Downstream From Town Hall RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Yellow
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Brown Trout
Lake Superior Streams — Only 2 Brown Trout Over 15" Allowed In Daily Bag
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Lake Superior Streams
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
over 15”, for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section
Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps)
- Min size
- 10"
Ash CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Ash Creek — Upstream From Cth Tb
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Baker Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Bark River And All Its Tributaries (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
over 15”
Beaver Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Big Green RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Big Spring Branch
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Big Spring Branch — Upstream From Pine Tree Road
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Big Spring CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bishop Branch And Tributaries (Cook Creek, Maple Dale Creek, Pine Hollow Creek And Bishops Branch Tributary)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Black Earth CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Blue RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bois Brule RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Borah CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Brule River
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Brule River — Upstream From Ush 2
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Brule River (Ls) — Cth S Downstream To Cth B
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
Cady Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Camp CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Castle Rock CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Cave Hollow Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Ceg Dej Bishop Thiab Cov Ceg Dej Ntws Los Rau (Tus Dej Cook, Tus Dej Maple Dale, Tus Dej Pine Hollow Thiab Ceg Dej Bishops Lub Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Rau)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Chaffee Creek
- Min size
- 8"
Coon CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Cov Dej Ntws Rau Hauv Pas Dej Superior
- Min size
- 10"
Dej Kwj Ha Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Dell Creek — Coon Bluff Rd Upstream To South Avenue
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Durward’s Glenn Creek (Prentice Creek)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in total
Flag RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Garbers Coulee
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Gordon CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Green
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
Grinsell BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Hanzel CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Harker Creek — Upstream Of The Confluence With Flint Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Honey CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Lee CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Lowery Creek — Upstream From State Highway 23
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Manley Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Martin CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Mccann Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in total
Mecan RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Melancthon Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Mill CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Niam Dej Bark Thiab Txhua Cov Dej Ntws Los Rau Nws (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Niam Dej Brule (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Nichols Creek (North Branch Milwaukee River From The Headwaters To Sth 28)Open
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
North Fok Clam RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
North Fork Clam River From Spring Lake Road To Cty Hwy HOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
North Pine Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Otter Creek Upstream From Cave Hollow RoadOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Pine Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Pompey Pillar Creek — Upstream From Cth I
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Red
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 12"
only one trout over 12 inches
Remington PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Rowan CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Seas Branch Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Sixmile CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
South Fork White RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Spring Brook
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Spring Creek (Lodi)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Sugar River CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Tenney Springs Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Trout Creek — Upstream From Dry Dam
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Turtle CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Tus Dej Seas Branch
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Tus Dej Uas Tsis Muaj Npe 18-13
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Tus Dej Whittlesey (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Txhua Cov Dej Uas Tsis Muaj Npe
- Max size
- 12"
Unnamed Creek 18-13
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Unnamed Tributary To Melancthon CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Waupaca RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
White River (West Branch)
- Min size
- 8"
Whittlesey Creek (Ls) — Downstream From Town Hall Road
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
over 15”
Willow CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Wolf River
- Max size
- 12"
under 12”, except 1 trout may be over 18”
Wolf River — Downstream From Cth T
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 12"
1 fish may be over 18” except 1 trout may be over 18”
Yellow
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 8"
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Rainbow Trout
Lake Superior Streams — Only 1 Rainbow Trout Allowed In Daily Bag
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Lake Superior Streams
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section
Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps)
- Min size
- 26"
Ash Creek — Upstream From Cth Tb
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Baker Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Balsam LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bark River And All Its Tributaries (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
Beaver Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Big Spring Branch
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Big Spring Branch — Upstream From Pine Tree Road
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Bishop Branch And Tributaries (Cook Creek, Maple Dale Creek, Pine Hollow Creek And Bishops Branch Tributary)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Black Earth CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Blue RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bois Brule RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Brule River (Ls) — Cth S Downstream To Cth B
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
Cady Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Castle Rock CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Cave Hollow Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Ceg Dej Bishop Thiab Cov Ceg Dej Ntws Los Rau (Tus Dej Cook, Tus Dej Maple Dale, Tus Dej Pine Hollow Thiab Ceg Dej Bishops Lub Ncauj Dej Ntws Los Rau)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Cov Dej Ntws Rau Hauv Pas Dej Superior
- Min size
- 26"
Dej Kwj Ha Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Dell Creek — Coon Bluff Rd Upstream To South Avenue
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Durward’s Glenn Creek (Prentice Creek)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in total
Flag RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Garbers Coulee
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Green
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
Grinsell BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Hanzel CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Harker Creek — Upstream Of The Confluence With Flint Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Lee CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Lowery Creek — Upstream From State Highway 23
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Manley Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Martin CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Mccann Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in total
Melancthon Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Mirror LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Niam Dej Brule (Ls)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
Nichols Creek (North Branch Milwaukee River From The Headwaters To Sth 28)Open
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
North Fork Clam River From Spring Lake Road To Cty Hwy HOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
North Pine Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Otter Creek Upstream From Cave Hollow RoadOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Pine Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Pompey Pillar Creek — Upstream From Cth I
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Red
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 12"
only one trout over 12 inches
Remington PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Rowan CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Seas Branch Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Sixmile CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Spring
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Spring Brook
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Spring Creek (Lodi)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Tenney Springs Creek
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Trout Creek — Upstream From Dry Dam
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Tus Dej Seas Branch
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Tus Dej Uas Tsis Muaj Npe 18-13
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Txhua Cov Dej Uas Tsis Muaj Npe
- Max size
- 12"
Unnamed Creek 18-13
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Unnamed Tributary To Melancthon CreekOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
brown and rainbow trout of any length may be kept
Veterans Memorial Park PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Waupaca RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Whittlesey Creek (Ls) — Downstream From Town Hall Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
Wolf River
- Max size
- 12"
under 12”, except 1 trout may be over 18”
Wolf River — Downstream From Cth T
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 12"
1 fish may be over 18” except 1 trout may be over 18”
Yellow
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 8"
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Walleye
Amber Lake (Formerly Squaw Lake)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
one fish may be over 24” Walleye from 15” but less than 20” may be kept
Beauregard Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Bony LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
Walleye of any length may be kept only one fish over 18” may be kept fish from 14” to 18” may not be kept
Ceded Territory: Quality Opportunity
- Daily bag
- 3 fish a day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
one fish over 24 inches
Crescent Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 28"
walleye from 22”-28” may not be kept
Crooked Lake (Bass And Gilkey Lakes Combined)
- Min size
- 18"
Eau Claire Lake, MiddleOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
Walleye of any length may be kept only one fish over 18” may be kept fish from 14” to 18” may not be kept
George Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 28"
walleye from 22”-28” may not be kept
Lake Redstone
- Min size
- 18"
Loon Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Lyman Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Minnesuing Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Pike Lake Chain (Includes Buskey Bay, Millicent, Hart, Twin Bear, Eagle, Flynn And Mccarry Lakes Combined)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 28"
fish from 22” to 28” may not be kept
Quality Opportunity
- Daily bag
- 3 fish a day
- Min size
- 18"
RehabilitationCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 1 fish a day
- Min size
- 18"
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 28"
Sand Lake (Includes Sissabagama Creek 1/2 Mile Upstream To Sand Lake Road)
- Min size
- 18"
Slow Growth
- Daily bag
- 3 fish a day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 13"
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 24"
one fish over 24 inches
Special Opportunity Or BiomanipulationCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
West Plum Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
one fish may be over 24” Walleye from 15” but less than 20” may be kept
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
All Species
Lake Superior StreamsIn season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
at 5 a.m., for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section in total, for any stream not listed in the Specific Waters Listed by County section
All Streams, Except Lake Superior Streams From Their Mouths Upstream To The First Impassable Barrier (Ashland County)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025; The daily bag limit is 0 Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025
All Streams, Except Lake Superior Streams From Their Mouths Upstream To The First Impassable Barrier (Bayfield County)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025; The daily bag limit is 0 Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025
All Streams, Except Lake Superior Streams From Their Mouths Upstream To The First Impassable Barrier (Douglas County)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025; The daily bag limit is 0 Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025
All Streams, Except Lake Superior Streams From Their Mouths Upstream To The First Impassable Barrier (Iron County)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025; The daily bag limit is 0 Jan. 4, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Onion River (Ls) — Downstream From Lake Superior District Power Company Power Line (S6, T49n, R4w)In season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Nov 15
at 5 a.m.
Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps)In season
- Season opens
- May 3
- Season closes
- Sep 30
at 5 a.m.
Coho Salmon
Bois Brule RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Flag RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Trout (All Species)
Lake Superior Streams — General Base Regulation
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Trout And Salmon
Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in total, only 2 of which may be brown trout over 15” and only 1 of which may be a rainbow trout
Salmon
Wisconsin statewide
- Min size
- 12"
FAQ
Which states regulate fishing on Lake Superior?
Lake Superior spans 2 states (Minnesota, Wisconsin). Each state's wildlife agency sets rules for its own waters; DNR / DNR.
What species can I target on Lake Superior?
Lake Superior is best known for salmon, trout, walleye. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DNR / DNR on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .