Wisconsin Fly Fishing

The state is bordered by the Montreal River, Lake Superior and Michigan to the north, by Lake Michigan to the east, by Illinois to the south, and by Iowa and Minnesota to the west. Part of the state’s boundaries includes the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River and Montreal River in the northeast.

More than 90 percent of Wisconsin waters are supported entirely by natural reproduction and do not need stocking. Assuring these waters have good water quality and habitat is a major focus and funding priority – 2005 Wisconsin Fishing Report

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Major tributaries to Lake Michigan for Steelhead

Pike River Kenosha, Wisconsin
The Pike River is located in Kenosha, The Pike has a good fall run of King Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout. This river is a managed system and is stocked on an annual basis. This river is characterized by moderate to slow water flow and is contingent on rainfall for adequate water levels/flows.
Root River Racine, Wisconsin
The Root River is located in Racine, Wisconsin. The Root has a good fall run of King Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout and Coho. It also has a good population of brook trout.The Root River is a managed system and is stocked on an annual basis. This river is characterized by moderate water flow and a few very nice riffles, but is contingent on rainfall for adequate water levels/ flows. The Root River is one of the few rivers in the region that has three different Steelhead runs a spring, a summer /fall and a fall/winter run. The fishery is 5.7 miles long from the harbor at Racine to the Horlick Dam. The Dam is the end of the line for migratory fish, as it is not passable.
Oak Creek Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek is located in the town of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Oak Creek is meandering creek that is smaller water and is truly creek fish for trout. A small tributary by any standards, Oak Creek receives significant pressure for it’s size. If one was to drive by the creek, one would not believe that Salmon and Trout fishing is available on the creek.
Barnes Creek – Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin
Kinnickinnic River – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Menomonee River – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Thanks to the efforts of Green Bay Trout Unlimited, the lower Oconto has some great winter fishing. In November, Green Bay T.U. released rainbow trout, which are expected to hold through the winter. Water temps are cold, so the fish tend to hit light, but nymphs fished deep produce results. Remember to use extreme caution while winter fishing. Ice shelves can and do break unexpectedly. Also watch for large sheets of floating ice. The following patterns have been producing fish: Hares Ear, Prince nymph, Pheasant Tail, Zug Bug, B.H. Brassie, and Caddis Pupae.
Milwaukee River – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sauk Creek – Port Washington, Wisconsin
Black River – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan River – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Pigeon River – Eroman, Wisconsin
Seven Mile Creek – Haven, Wisconsin
Fischer Creek – Spring Valley, Wisconsin
Point Creek – Newton, Wisconsin
Silver Creek – South of Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc River – Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Little Manitowoc River – Manitowoc, Wisconsin
West Twin River – Two Rivers, Wisconsin
East Twin River – Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Kewaunee River – Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Three Mile Creek – Algoma, Wisconsin
Ahnapee River – Algoma, Wisconsin
Stony Creek – Algoma, Wisconsin
Schuyler Creek – Algoma, Wisconsin
Whitefish Bay Creek – Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Hibbards Creek – Jacksonport, Wisconsin
Fox River – Green Bay, Wisconsin
Duck Creek – Green Bay, Wisconsin
Suacimo River – Saucimo, Wisconsin
Little Sucimo River – Saucimo, Wisconsin
Oconto River – Oconto, Wisconsin
Peshtigo River – Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Little River – Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Menominee River – Marinette, Wisconsin
Brule River – Nelma, Wisconsin

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