Columbia County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Hinkson Creek
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Hinkson Creek is a stream in Columbia County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brook Trout — 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
88°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
65°
10 mph
69%
Sat
Rain
71°
61°
17 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brook Trout | 3,704 | 4.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Fulton Pond2.0 mi
- Rowan Creek2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Rocky Run3.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Pickerel Lake4.1 mi
- Lake Columbia5.0 mi
- Duck Creek5.2 mi
- Baraboo River5.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lost Lake6.1 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.
Hinkson Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hinkson Creek?+
Hinkson Creek is stocked with Brook Trout in Columbia County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hinkson Creek?+
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 Hinkson Creek?+
Hinkson Creek 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.