Fishing in
Columbia County
Columbia County, Wisconsin has 70 named fishable waters, 11 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
63 waters
Waters in Columbia County
- Swan Lakelake2× stocked
- Curtis Lakereservoir2× stocked
- Tarrant Lakelake2× stocked
- Middle Branch Duck Creekstream2× stocked
- Rocky Runstream2× stocked
- Rowan Creekstream2× stocked
- Lake Wisconsinreservoir1× stocked
- Park Lakelake1× stocked
- Baraboo Riverstream1× stocked
- Hinkson Creekstream1× stocked
- Jennings Creekstream1× stocked
- Mud Lakelake818 ac
- Lake Columbiareservoir378 ac
- Grassy Lakelake250 ac
- Lazy Lakereservoir213 ac
- Dates Millpondlake188 ac
- Wyona Lakereservoir96 ac
- Silver Lakelake48 ac
- Lake Georgelake38 ac
- Weeting Lakelake34 ac
- Corning Lakelake29 ac
- Crystal Lakelake28 ac
- Spring Lakelake27 ac
- Pickerel Lakelake26 ac
- Cuff Lakelake24 ac
- Goose Lakelake22 ac
- Willow Mill Pondreservoir21 ac
- West Lakelake18 ac
- Breneman Lakelake17 ac
- Hawkos Pondlake16 ac
40 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout2 waters
- Walleye2 waters
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
- Starhead Topminnow1 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Yellow Perch1 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Rocky RunRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Jennings CreekBrook TroutJan 1, 2025
- Rowan CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Swan LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Rowan CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Middle Branch Duck CreekBrown TroutJan 1, 2025
- Curtis LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Hinkson CreekBrook TroutJan 1, 2025
- Middle Branch Duck CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Tarrant LakeYellow PerchJan 1, 2025
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Columbia County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Columbia County, Wisconsin?+
Columbia County has 70 named fishable waters, 11 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Columbia County?+
Waters in Columbia County hold brook trout, walleye, rainbow trout and northern pike. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Columbia County?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.