Dane County · stream · order 5 river · ~49 cfs typical
West Branch Sugar River
West Branch Sugar River is a stream in Dane 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
75°
63°
17 mph
80%
Sat
Rain
75°
63°
19 mph
74%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
61°
13 mph
15%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Belle View1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Ross Crossing Creek2.5 mi
- Mount Vernon Creek4.1 mi
- Badger Mill Creek5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Story Creek5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Primrose Branch5.0 mi
- Spring Valley Creek5.5 mi
- Legler School Branch6.2 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.
West Branch Sugar River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Sugar 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 West Branch Sugar River?+
West Branch Sugar River is a stream in Dane County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.