Waupaca County · stream · order 5 river · ~172 cfs typical
Waupaca River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Waupaca River is a stream in Waupaca 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
80°
64°
8 mph
50%
Sat
Rain
77°
61°
10 mph
61%
Sun
Overcast
77°
58°
13 mph
10%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 7,311 | 3.1" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 9.1" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,998 | 3.6" | |
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 25 | 1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with brown trout → · All Wisconsin waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Partridge Lake2.1 mi
- Walla Walla Creek2.7 mi
- Partridge Crop Lake3.2 mi
- Mosquito Creek3.0 mi
- Weyauwega 314 Reservoir2.9 mi
- White Lake 94.3 mi
- Weyauwega Lake3.5 mi
- Little Horseshoe Bayou4.6 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.
Waupaca River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Waupaca River?+
Waupaca River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Waupaca River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Waupaca River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Waupaca 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 Waupaca River?+
Waupaca River is a stream in Waupaca 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.