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Lake Wisconsin

Boat Ramps
13
Access Points
17
Species
26

Lake Wisconsin is a 9,000-acre impoundment of the Wisconsin River located in south-central Wisconsin in Columbia and Sauk counties. Created in 1915 with the completion of the Prairie du Sac Dam, this large drainage lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet and features 58.2 miles of shoreline. The lake is highly eutrophic, receiving elevated nutrients from the surrounding agricultural watershed, which contributes to its stained water and common algal blooms during summer and fall months. Despite these characteristics, Lake Wisconsin offers excellent fishing opportunities year-round for a variety of fish species and is a popular destination for both recreational boaters and anglers alike.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Wisconsin. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Camp Perry Park

Camp Perry Park

Access Point
Moon Valley Fishing Pier

Moon Valley Fishing Pier

Access Point
Fishing Dock - Memorial Park

Fishing Dock - Memorial Park

Access Point
Wayside Access

Wayside Access

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Know where you can legally fish on Lake Wisconsin

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wisconsin licenses and regulations

Wisconsin Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Wisconsin Fishing License

Wisconsin residents and non-residents 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Children under 16 years of age do not need a fishing license.

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Wisconsin Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Wisconsin Stream Access Laws

Floatable water is public in Wisconsin, and users are legally allowed access to all lakes and streambeds below the high water mark for recreational purposes. Though riparian owners can own streams, the public has legal access to those streambeds below the high water mark while engaged in water-related recreational activity.

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Take Lake Wisconsin with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Lake Wisconsin to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Wisconsin to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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