Wisconsin's Fishes
Fishing Wisconsin
Do you know your Wisconsin fish? Wisconsin is home to more than 160 different fish species. The fish species below are most commonly caught by Wisconsin anglers.
Largemouth bass |
Black crappie |
Bluegill |
Catfish |
Lake sturgeon |
Musky |
Bullheads |
Northern pike |
Walleye |
Yellow perch |
Pumpkinseed |
Salmon and trout |
Smallmouth bass |
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More Resources
- Wisconsin's state record fish
- Hooked on Wisconsin Anglers' Club
- Game fish of Wisconsin poster
- Fish Wildcards - A set of 45 fish, plus games, knots, basic fish anatomy, a common fish parasite, and a handy trick to estimate your fish’s weight with a ruler! Two versions:
Match Your Catch, Low-Res Version [PDF] or
Match Your Catch, Hi-Res Version [PDF] - Fish of Wisconsin [exit DNR]
- Fish identification database [exit DNR]
- Burbot, bowfin and snakehead identification
- Wisconsin fish species list [PDF] - a printable document with Wisconsin's fish species.