Fishing in
Rusk County
Rusk County, Wisconsin has 150 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
125 waters
Waters in Rusk County
- Muskrat Lakelake3× stocked
- Dairyland Reservoirreservoir1× stocked
- McCann Lakelake1× stocked
- Fireside Lakeslake1× stocked
- Amacoy Lakelake1× stocked
- Hawkins Millpondreservoir1× stocked
- Potato Lakelake1× stocked
- Big Falls Flowagereservoir282 ac
- Sand Lakelake272 ac
- Pine Lakelake257 ac
- Lea Flowagereservoir222 ac
- Pulaski Lakelake126 ac
- Murphy Flowagereservoir120 ac
- Audie Lakelake110 ac
- Round Lakelake108 ac
- McGee Lakereservoir107 ac
- Fish Lakelake107 ac
- Boot Lakelake88 ac
- Bucks Lakelake87 ac
- Lake La Vernereservoir86 ac
- Bass Lakelake83 ac
- Washington Creek Flowagereservoir61 ac
- Shamrock Lakelake58 ac
- Skinner Creek Flowagereservoir55 ac
- Caley Lakelake55 ac
- Bull Moose Lakelake42 ac
- Marsh Lakelake42 ac
- Two Bear Lakelake39 ac
- Bog Lakelake38 ac
- Big Bowker Lakelake38 ac
120 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye3 waters
- Muskellunge2 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- White Sucker1 waters
Latest stockings
- Hawkins MillpondRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Amacoy LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Muskrat LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2025
- McCann LakeWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Potato LakeMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Dairyland ReservoirMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Muskrat LakeBlack CrappieJan 1, 2025
- Fireside LakesWalleyeJan 1, 2025
- Muskrat LakeWhite SuckerJan 1, 2025
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Rusk County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Rusk County, Wisconsin?+
Rusk County has 150 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Rusk County?+
Waters in Rusk County hold walleye, muskellunge, black crappie and largemouth bass. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Rusk County?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.