Ashland County · stream · order 6 river · ~793 cfs typical
Bad River
Bad River is a stream in Ashland County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
81°
68°
12 mph
33%
Sat
Overcast
71°
63°
13 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
66°
56°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Denomie Creek0.1 mi
- Bad River Slough0.7 mi
- Honest John Lake1.5 mi
- Alex Pond3.3 mi
- White River3.2 mi
- Beartrap Creek2.8 mi
- Pictured Rock Lake5.4 mi
- Wood Creek Slough4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bad River?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bad River?+
Bad River is a stream in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.