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Largemouth Bass Regulations in Wisconsin 2026

Wisconsin Largemouth Bass regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 1 fish/day; Slot max 18 inches; Slot min 14 inches. Sourced from DNR.

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Rules (29)

Wisconsin statewide
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
14"
Arrowhead Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Camelot Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Consumptive Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Possession
1 fish
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
one over 18 inches
Crescent LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Bass of any length may be kept
Deer LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Long Lake (Oasis Township)Open
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Memorable Opportunity Or Fishery Rehabilitation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
18"
Pelican Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Max size
14"
one fish may be over 18” Only largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept
Pike Lake Chain (Includes Buskey Bay, Millicent, Hart, Twin Bear, Eagle, Flynn And Mccarry Lakes Combined)Open
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Pleasant LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Quality Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Sherwood Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Trophy Opportunity Or Biomanipulation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
22"
Turtle LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Upper Gresham LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept

Also known as

Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. 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 Largemouth Bass season in Wisconsin?

Largemouth Bass 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 Largemouth Bass in Wisconsin?

Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in Wisconsin is 18 inches in Memorable Opportunity Or Fishery Rehabilitation, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Wisconsin?

Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Wisconsin is 1 fish/day in Arrowhead Lake, per DNR.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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