Florence County · stream · order 5 river · ~169 cfs typical
Popple River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Popple River is a stream in Florence County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brown Trout 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
Rain
85°
64°
10 mph
69%
Fri
Rain
82°
63°
10 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
78°
57°
13 mph
47%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,699 | 9.25" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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All Wisconsin waters with brown trout → · All Wisconsin waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Jutra Lake1.1 mi
- Woods Creek1.4 mi
- Seidel Lake2.0 mi
- Woods Creek Pond 451.9 mi
- Sea Lion Lake2.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Halls Lake2.7 mi
- Lamon Tangue Creek2.9 mi
- Grass Lake3.3 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.
Popple River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Popple River?+
Popple River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Florence 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 Popple 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 Popple River?+
Popple River is a stream in Florence 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.