Wisconsin · USA
Katherine Lake
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Katherine Lake
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Seasons & limits — Wisconsin statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass (LMB) — harvest | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| 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 | — |
| Panfish: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily limit 25 in total; minimum length none | — |
| 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
- Muskellunge must be at least 50”. Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. Only one walleye may be kept, and it must be at least 18” but walleye from 22”-28” may not be kept.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.