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Fishing Ponds in Wisconsin

Door County smallmouth, Green Bay walleye, and the Mississippi River. 20 venues listed across Manitowoc County, Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County.

20 venues mapped

Where can I go fishing in Wisconsin?

You can fish at 20 mapped venues across Wisconsin, concentrated around Manitowoc County and Milwaukee County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

20 Wisconsin venues plotted · click any pin for details

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Wisconsin: FAQ

Wisconsin has 20 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Manitowoc County, Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Wisconsin venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in Wisconsin need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Wisconsin fishing license guide at /us/blog/wisconsin-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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