Wisconsin regulations
Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Wisconsin 2026
Wisconsin crappie regulations in 2026: 25 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (26)
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 in total
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 in total
Other Wisconsin fish regulations
Other regulated species in Wisconsin with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)740 rules
- Walleye517 rules
- Smallmouth Bass455 rules
- Largemouth Bass401 rules
- Northern Pike370 rules
- Lake Trout277 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)114 rules
- Lake Sturgeon76 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)71 rules
- Channel Catfish30 rules
- Yellow Perch21 rules
Also known as
Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. 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 Crappie season in Wisconsin?
Crappie 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 Crappie in Wisconsin?
Minimum size for Crappie in Wisconsin is 10 inches in Gile Flowage, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Wisconsin?
Daily bag limit for Crappie in Wisconsin is 5 fish in Black Dan Lake, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://widnr.widen.net/s/glhqr9znsp/fishingregselectronic2627
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/species
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/Regulations/NewRegulations