Wisconsin
Rainbow Trout in Wisconsin
Rainbow Trout are on record in 116 Wisconsin waters, with 178 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Wisconsin stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Henneman Lake4×
- Manitowoc River4×
- Menomonee River4×
- Milwaukee River4×
- Little Granite Lake3×
- Oconto River3×
- Pickerel Lake3×
- Pigeon River3×
- Spring Lake3×
- West Twin River3×
- Willow River3×
- Ahnapee River2×
- Benach Lake2×
- East Twin River2×
- Fischer Creek2×
- Heins Creek2×
- Hibbard Creek2×
- Homme Pond2×
- Kewaunee River2×
- Kinnickinnic River2×
- Oxbow Pond2×
- Perch Lake2×
- Peshtigo River2×
- Pike River2×
- Root River2×
- Rowan Creek2×
- Salmo Pond2×
- Sauk Creek2×
- Sawmill Lake2×
- Sheboygan River2×
- Strum Lake2×
- Tozer Lake2×
- Whitefish Bay Creek2×
- Apple River1×
- Bass Lake1×
- Bird Creek1×
- Blue Gill Lake1×
- Bowler Pond1×
- Bradley Lake1×
- Brock Pond1×
76 more on the Wisconsin map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Robinson PondJan 1, 2025
- Little Granite LakeJan 1, 2025
- North Branch Milwaukee RiverJan 1, 2025
- Pike RiverJan 1, 2025
- Pigeon RiverJan 1, 2025
- Thomas LakeJan 1, 2025
- Rocky RunJan 1, 2025
- Hawkins MillpondJan 1, 2025
- Krohns LakeJan 1, 2025
- Milwaukee RiverJan 1, 2025
- Heins CreekJan 1, 2025
- Sawmill LakeJan 1, 2025
- Menomonee RiverJan 1, 2025
- Menomonee RiverJan 1, 2025
- Elk CreekJan 1, 2025
- Martha LakeJan 1, 2025
- Moraine LakeJan 1, 2025
- Ceylon LagoonJan 1, 2025
- Bradley LakeJan 1, 2025
- Henneman LakeJan 1, 2025
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Rainbow Trout in Wisconsin — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Wisconsin?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 116 Wisconsin waters, including Henneman Lake, Manitowoc River, Menomonee River. The full list is on this page.
When does Wisconsin stock rainbow trout?+
Wisconsin stocks rainbow trout most heavily in January, going by 178 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Wisconsin?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.