Fishing in
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has 24 named fishable waters, 4 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
14 waters
Waters in Milwaukee County
- Kinnickinnic Riverstream8× stocked
- Menomonee Riverstream6× stocked
- Milwaukee Riverstream6× stocked
- Scout Lakelake1× stocked
- Northridge Lakereservoir43 ac
- Whitnall Park Pondlake18 ac
- Mud Lakelake18 ac
- Koepmier Lakelake14 ac
- Brantwood Lakelake4 ac
- 690 Reservoirreservoir
- Burnham Canalcanal
- Dale Creekstream
- Dumkes Lakelake
- Holtons Canalcanal
- Honey Creekstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Lincoln Creekstream
- Little Menomonee Riverstream
- Milwaukee Baybay
- Northridge Lakes 1 and 2reservoir
- Oak Creekstream
- Ryan Creekstream
- South Menomonee Canalcanal
- Whitefish Baybay
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout4 waters
- Brown Trout2 waters
- Coho Salmon2 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
- Lake Sturgeon1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Chinook Salmon1 waters
Latest stockings
- Menomonee RiverMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Menomonee RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Menomonee RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Milwaukee RiverBrown TroutJan 1, 2025
- Kinnickinnic RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Kinnickinnic RiverCoho SalmonJan 1, 2025
- Milwaukee RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Menomonee RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Kinnickinnic RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Milwaukee RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
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Milwaukee County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?+
Milwaukee County has 24 named fishable waters, 4 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Milwaukee County?+
Waters in Milwaukee County hold rainbow trout, brown trout, coho salmon and brook trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Milwaukee County?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.