Oconto County · stream · order 6 river · ~648 cfs typical
Oconto River
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Oconto River is a stream in Oconto County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Muskellunge and Rainbow 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
87°
64°
15 mph
52%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
67°
11 mph
42%
Sat
Rain
74°
61°
10 mph
38%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 10.88" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,198 | 6.2" | |
| Jan 1 | Chinook Salmon | 51,702 | 3.4" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,174 | 5.56" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 2,508 | 9.1" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 11" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Wisconsin waters with brown trout → · All Wisconsin waters with chinook salmon →
Nearby waters
- Labbies Slough1.1 mi
- Thomas Slough3.9 mi
- Pensaukee River6.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Little River8.3 mi
- Bundy Creek11.6 mi
- Trout Creek11.9 mi
- Peshtigo River10.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Sugar Creek11.1 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.
Oconto River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oconto River?+
Oconto River is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Muskellunge and Rainbow Trout in Oconto County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oconto River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Oconto River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oconto 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 Oconto River?+
Oconto River is a stream in Oconto 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.