Fishing in
Forest County
Forest County, Wisconsin has 289 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
219 waters
Waters in Forest County
- Roberts Lakelake2× stocked
- Windfall Lakelake2× stocked
- Wabikon Lakelake1× stocked
- Crane Lakelake1× stocked
- Riley Lakelake1× stocked
- Trump Lakelake1× stocked
- Little Cub Lakelake1× stocked
- Metonga Lakereservoir2,040 ac
- Pine Lakelake1,674 ac
- Pickerel Lakelake1,273 ac
- Butternut Lakelake1,247 ac
- Little Rice Lakereservoir1,198 ac
- Lake Lucernelake1,039 ac
- Franklin Lakelake840 ac
- Birch Lakelake467 ac
- Scattered Rice Lakelake428 ac
- Julia Lakelake405 ac
- Silver Lakelake317 ac
- Hiles Millpondlake306 ac
- Stevens Lakelake290 ac
- Bishop Lakelake288 ac
- Little Sand Lakelake237 ac
- Lily Lakelake217 ac
- Rice Lakelake201 ac
- Jungle Lakelake180 ac
- Howell Lakelake171 ac
- Shoe Lakelake171 ac
- Arbutus Lakelake163 ac
- Atkins Lakelake150 ac
- Peshtigo Lakelake150 ac
259 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Muskellunge5 waters
- Walleye3 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Roberts LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Roberts LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Crane LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Little Cub LakeBrook TroutJan 1, 2025
- Wabikon LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Windfall LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Windfall LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Trump LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Riley LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
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Forest County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Forest County, Wisconsin?+
Forest County has 289 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Forest County?+
Waters in Forest County hold muskellunge, walleye and brook trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Forest County?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.