Wisconsin
Brown Trout in Wisconsin
Brown Trout are on record in 87 Wisconsin waters, with 115 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Wisconsin stock brown trout?
Waters holding brown trout
- Superior Lake4×
- Patterson Lake3×
- Waupaca River3×
- West Twin River3×
- Willow River3×
- Bass Lake2×
- Beaver Dam Lake2×
- Duncan Creek2×
- East Twin River2×
- Green Bay2×
- Haller Creek2×
- Krohns Lake2×
- Otter Creek2×
- Stormy Lake2×
- Ahnapee River1×
- Badger Mill Creek1×
- Blue Gill Lake1×
- Blue River1×
- Bridge Creek1×
- Buffalo River1×
- Butternut Creek1×
- Crystal Brook1×
- Devils River1×
- Dodge Lake1×
- Dougherty Creek1×
- Douglas Creek1×
- Elk Creek1×
- Erickson Creek1×
- Flint Creek1×
- Gill Creek1×
- Graham Creek1×
- Grant River1×
- Harvey Creek1×
- Hefty Creek1×
- Irish Creek1×
- Isabelle Creek1×
- Jack Lake1×
- Johns Lake1×
- Kewaunee River1×
- Kinnickinnic River1×
47 more on the Wisconsin map.
Freshest brown trout stockings
- Haller CreekJan 1, 2025
- Green LakeJan 1, 2025
- Spring CreekJan 1, 2025
- Patterson LakeJan 1, 2025
- West Twin RiverJan 1, 2025
- Graham CreekJan 1, 2025
- Trimbelle RiverJan 1, 2025
- Badger Mill CreekJan 1, 2025
- Milwaukee RiverJan 1, 2025
- Erickson CreekJan 1, 2025
- North Branch Embarrass RiverJan 1, 2025
- Superior LakeJan 1, 2025
- Manitowoc RiverJan 1, 2025
- Whitewater CreekJan 1, 2025
- Snowden BranchJan 1, 2025
- Sawmill CreekJan 1, 2025
- Lost LakeJan 1, 2025
- Hefty CreekJan 1, 2025
- Gill CreekJan 1, 2025
- Beaver Dam LakeJan 1, 2025
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Brown Trout in Wisconsin — FAQ
Where can I catch brown trout in Wisconsin?+
Brown Trout are on record in 87 Wisconsin waters, including Superior Lake, Patterson Lake, Waupaca River. The full list is on this page.
When does Wisconsin stock brown trout?+
Wisconsin stocks brown trout most heavily in January, going by 115 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brown trout in Wisconsin?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.