Wisconsin regulations
Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in Wisconsin 2026
Wisconsin Bluegill regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 5 fish/day; Daily bag 10 fish/day; Daily bag 10 fish/day. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (31)
Wisconsin statewide
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
Allen
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hartman Creek State Park lakes
Big Chetac Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Birch Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
Cedar Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Crystal Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Deerskin Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
English Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Fishtrap Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Graham Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hartman
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hartman Creek State Park lakes
High Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hilderband Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hilts Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Long Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Mary Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Meyer Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Mid
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Hartman Creek State Park lakes
Parker Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Partridge Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Pesobic Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Rush Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Sea Lion Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Shishebogama Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 7"
- Min size
- 7"
five or fewer can be bluegill and pumpkinseed over 7”
Silver Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Trophy Opportunity Or Biomanipulation
- Daily bag
- 5 fish a day
White Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Also known as
Bluegill is also called Bluegill (Sunfish), Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, sunfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bluegill season in Wisconsin?
Bluegill season in Wisconsin is set by DNR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Bluegill in Wisconsin?
Minimum size for Bluegill in Wisconsin is 7 inches in Shishebogama Lake, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Bluegill in Wisconsin?
Daily bag limit for Bluegill in Wisconsin is 5 fish/day in Allen, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/Regulations/NewRegulations
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/regulations/dailybag.html
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/regulations/RegulationsToolbox
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .