Jackson County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Paines Creek
Paines Creek is a stream in Jackson 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
Rain
76°
64°
12 mph
95%
Sat
Overcast
83°
62°
12 mph
31%
Sun
Overcast
80°
58°
8 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- East Fork Halls Creek1.8 mi
- Oakwood Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- South Fork Halls Creek1.7 mi
- Trow Lake2.2 mi
- Cisna Creek1.8 mi
- Lake 24 6 SWR 175.5 mi
- Emerson Lake5.2 mi
- Lake 10-7 47.1 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.
Paines Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paines 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 Paines Creek?+
Paines Creek is a stream in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.