Spring Fishing
2025 Wisconsin Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 3!
There are many places to fish in Polk County, Wisconsin in the spring, including lakes, rivers, creeks, and fishery areas. You can catch many types of fish in Polk County, Wisconsin, including musky, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and trout. Polk County, Wisconsin has over 400 lakes, 365 miles of rivers and streams, including 98 miles of trout streams. Whether you prefer fishing from a boat, shore, dock, or even a kayak or paddleboard, Polk County, WI has a spot for you.
The St. Croix River, which flows along the eastern border of Polk County, WI, is a popular fishing destination with a variety of fish species.
Walleye: Abundant above average in size
Sauger: Close relative of walleye
Smallmouth bass: Average abundance and size
Northern pike: Below average abundance but above average size
Muskellunge: Low abundance but average or above average size
Catfish: Average abundance and all sizes available
Sturgeon: Low abundance but large fish available
