Wisconsin · USA
Sparkling Lake
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Sparkling 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
- Only one largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”. Walleye must be at least 18”.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.