Fishing in
Polk County
Polk County, Wisconsin has 305 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
278 waters
Waters in Polk County
- Osceola Creekstream2× stocked
- Wapogasset Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Big Round Lakelake1× stocked
- Half Moon Lakelake1× stocked
- Big Butternut Lakelake1× stocked
- Magnor Lakelake1× stocked
- Ice House Lakelake1× stocked
- Balsam Lakelake1,901 ac
- Bone Lakelake1,667 ac
- Cedar Lakelake1,120 ac
- Deer Lakelake785 ac
- Apple River Flowage 134reservoir605 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake398 ac
- Pipe Lakelake293 ac
- Long Lakelake273 ac
- Bear Trap Lakelake247 ac
- Big Lakelake245 ac
- Lotus Lakelake237 ac
- Horse Lakelake221 ac
- Sand Lakelake216 ac
- Blom Lakelake212 ac
- Big Blake Lakelake208 ac
- Wild Goose Lakelake190 ac
- Little Butternut Lakelake185 ac
- Pine Lakelake152 ac
- Long Trade Lakelake151 ac
- Bear Lakelake150 ac
- Pike Lakelake148 ac
- White Ash Lakelake147 ac
- Alabama Lakelake140 ac
275 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye4 waters
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
Latest stockings
- Osceola CreekBrook TroutJan 1, 2025
- Ice House LakeRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Magnor LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Half Moon LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Big Butternut LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Wapogasset LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Osceola CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Big Round LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
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Polk County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Polk County, Wisconsin?+
Polk County has 305 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Polk County?+
Waters in Polk County hold walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Polk County?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.