Wisconsin · USA
Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
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Seasons & limits — Wisconsin statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass (SMB) — harvest | Northern Zone: June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027; other inland waters: May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Northern Pike | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 (both zones) | Northern Zone (inland waters north of US Hwy 10): daily limit 5, no minimum length. Southern Zone (south of US Hwy 10): daily limit 2, minimum length 26 inches | — |
| Walleye and Sauger (includes hybrids) | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 | Daily limit 3 in total. Most waters in the Ceded Territory: 15 inches but less than 20 inches may be kept, with one over 24 inches. Most other inland waters: minimum length 15 inches | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Only 10 panfish may be kept. a Big Eau Pleine Reservoir (upstream to the East Highway 153 bridge): Only one northern pike may be kept and it must be at least 32”. aBig Eau Pleine Reservoir (upstream from Dam Road): Walleye and sauger from 15” but less than 20” may be kept, except one fish may be over 24”.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.