Wisconsin · USA
Whitefish Lake
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Whitefish 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Trout and Salmon | See the Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations, 2026-2027 (and the Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and tributary tables on pages 83–91 of this guide) | See trout regulations guide | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Largemouth bass of any length may be kept. Only one smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”. Muskellunge must be at least 50”. Walleye must be at least 18”.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.