Wisconsin regulations
Northern Pike Regulations in Wisconsin 2026
Wisconsin Northern Pike regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 2 fish/day; Slot max 35 inches; Slot min 25 inches. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (48)
Cedar Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Consumptive Opportunity
- Daily bag
- 5 fish a day
Crooked Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike between 25-35” may not be kept
Fox River (Above The First Dam Upstream From Princeton)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Grand River (From The Grand River Wildlife Area Dam Downstream To The Fox River)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Lake Maria
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Lake Puckaway
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Memorable Opportunity Or Fishery Rehabilitation
- Daily bag
- 1 fish a day
- Min size
- 32"
Nelson Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25”-35” must be released
North Of U.s. Hwy 10
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Northern Zone (North Of Us Hwy 10)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Puckaway Lake (Including The Fox River From The Princeton Dam To The Fox River Dam And Montello River Dam In Montello)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Quality Opportunity
- Daily bag
- 2 fish a day
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
Silver Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Southern Zone (South Of Us Hwy 10)
- Min size
- 26"
Trophy Opportunity Or Biomanipulation
- Daily bag
- 1 fish a day
- Min size
- 40"
Wallace Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25”-35” must be released
Wilke Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25” to 35” must be released
Wilson Flowage (In Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest East Of Phillips)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Slot min
- 25"
- Slot max
- 35"
pike from 25”-35” must be released
Frequently asked questions
When is Northern Pike season in Wisconsin?
Northern Pike 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 Northern Pike in Wisconsin?
Minimum size for Northern Pike in Wisconsin is 32 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 Northern Pike in Wisconsin?
Daily bag limit for Northern Pike in Wisconsin is 2 fish/day in Cedar Lake, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/Regulations/NewRegulations
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/regulations/RegulationsToolbox
- https://dnr.wisconsin.gov
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .