Columbia County · stream · order 6 river · ~426 cfs typical
Baraboo River
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Baraboo River is a stream in Columbia County, Wisconsin — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; 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
Overcast
86°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
64°
9 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
71°
61°
16 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 535 | 12.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Duck Creek0.7 mi
- Long Lake1.3 mi
- Lake Columbia1.5 mi
- Long Lake1.7 mi
- Rocky Run1.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Fulton Pond4.0 mi
- Pickerel Lake3.2 mi
- Mud Lake4.5 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.
Baraboo River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Baraboo 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 Baraboo River?+
Baraboo River is a stream in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.