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Fishing in Brown County, Wisconsin
Seat: Green Bay. WDNR Northeast region.
- 2lake pages
- 12landings
- 6trout streams
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Brown County, Wisconsin
Brown County, the essentials
Wisconsin DNR staff in the Northeast region cover Brown County, whose seat is Green Bay. Its 268,740 residents (2020) share 530 square miles of land, and water fills another 85.6 square miles. Part of the county lies on Lake Michigan.
2 lakes here have their own page, 92 acres together, and Bay Beach Lagoons is the biggest. Boaters can pick from 12 public landings on the WDNR map, 31 lanes in all. 6 county streams carry a WDNR trout class; Class I covers 5 miles. Bank and pier anglers have 4 shore fishing sites in this county.
2lake pages
12boat landings
6trout streams
20shops and marinas
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A map of Brown County fishing spots
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake records, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes of Brown County
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | DNR lake class | Top fish (WDNR rating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Beach Lagoons | 50 | 15 | 0 | simple warm dark | northern pike (present) |
| Lilly Lake, Brown County | 42 | 19 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
Beyond Brown County, these lakes with pages lie closest to Green Bay.
| Lake | From Green Bay | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | DNR lake class | Top fish (WDNR rating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Lake | 17 miles southeast | 32 | 24 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Engledinger Lake | 18 miles southeast | 52 | 20 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Heidmann Lake | 18 miles southeast | 23 | 34 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Harpt Lake | 20 miles southeast | 32 | 54 | 1 | complex warm dark | panfish (abundant) |
| Tuma Lake | 21 miles southeast | 14 | 36 | 1 | simple warm clear | largemouth bass (common) |
| Machickanee Flowage (Stiles) | 23 miles north | 436 | 21 | 1 | simple riverine | largemouth bass (common) |
WDNR Find a Lake pages (area, depth, landings, fish abundance) and WDNR lake classification layer.
More lakes
Smaller lakes in Brown County
Brown County also holds 2 smaller named lakes, shown with their acreage and WBIC.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | WBIC | Landings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Lake, Brown County | 7 | 7 | 83000 | 0 |
| Third Lake, Brown County | 5 | 15 | 89800 | 0 |
WDNR Find a Lake and 24K hydrography, checked October 2026.
Streams
Brown County rivers and creeks
- Fox Riverriver, 32 landings
- Duck Creekstream, 2 landings
- Suamico Riverriver, 1 landing
- East Riverriver
- Branch Riverriver
- Little Suamico Riverriver
- Dutchman Creek near Hobart, Brown Countystream
- Neshota Riverriver
- Devil's Riverriver
- Ashwaubenon Creekstream
- School Creekstream
- Lancaster Creekstream, 10.9 trout miles
- Dutchman Creek near Ashwaubenon, Brown Countystream
- Gilson Creekstream, 3.6 trout miles
Where trout live in Brown County
Mileage by class in this county: Class I 5, Class II 13.3, Class III 6.
- Wilson Creek4 trout mi, near Suamico
- Scarboro Creek3 trout mi, near Luxemburg
- Thornberry Creek1.4 trout mi, near Howard
- Creek 13-41.4 trout mi, near Howard
Gauged rivers of Brown County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Oil Tank Depot At Green Bay, Wi | 5,950 cfs, 578.76 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Duck Creek Near Howard, Wi | 12 cfs, 11.36 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Ashwaubenon Creek At Grant St Nr West Depere, Wi | 2 cfs, 4.20 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz Nr Greenleaf,wi | 2 cfs, 4.55 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Ashwaubenon Creek Near Little Rapids, Wi | 1 cfs, 2.99 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Dutchman Creek At Cyrus St Nr Ashwaubenon, Wi | 0 cfs, 4.10 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
WDNR TROUT layer (trout stream classes), checked October 2026.
Landings
Ramps across Brown County
- Bomier Street Boat LaunchFox River, 1 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Cecil Depeau Bay Shore Park Boat RampGreen Bay, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Deerfield Docks Boat LandingDuck Creek, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Fox Point Boat LaunchFox River, 5 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Green Bay Metropoltan Boat LaunchFox River, 5 lanes, more than 50 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Harbor Lights RoadGreen Bay, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- Howard Memorial Park Boat RampDuck Creek, 1 lane, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Lily Lake Park Boat RampLily Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Perkofski/County Fairgrounds Boat LaunchFox River, 5 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Peter's LandingLake Michigan, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- Suamico Boat LandingSuamico River, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Wrightstown Park Boat LaunchFox River, 2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock
Piers and bank spots of Brown County (4)
- Deerfield Docks #1developed shore fishing site, Duck Creek
- Deerfield Docks #2fishing pier, Duck Creek
- Deerfield Docks #3fishing pier, Duck Creek
- Voyageur Park Fish Walkwayfishing pier, Fox River
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers.
Great Lakes
The big-lake side of Brown County
- Duck Creekriver mouth on Lake Michigan
- Suamico Riverriver mouth on Lake Michigan
- Gilson Creekriver mouth on Lake Michigan
- Mahone Creekriver mouth on Lake Michigan
WDNR assessment units and shore fishing layer, checked October 2026.
Stocking and records
Brown County stockings and records
WDNR crews logged 32 stockings here between 2023 and 2025, led by 15,993 fathead minnow.
Recent stocking across Brown County
| Water | Species | Size | Number | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | Fathead minnow | adult | 5,498 | 2025 |
| Fox River | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 1,897 | 2025 |
| Lake Michigan | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 1,497 | 2025 |
| Unnamed | Golden shiner | adult | 500 | 2025 |
| Suamico River | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 500 | 2025 |
| Haller Creek | Brown trout | yearling | 358 | 2025 |
| Unnamed | Yellow perch | yearling | 50 | 2025 |
| Unnamed | Bluegill | yearling | 50 | 2025 |
| Unnamed | Largemouth bass | yearling | 10 | 2025 |
| Haller Creek | Brown trout | small fingerling | 10 | 2025 |
| Fox River | Brown trout | large fingerling | 14,790 | 2024 |
| Unnamed | Fathead minnow | adult | 5,497 | 2024 |
| Trout Creek | Brook trout | large fingerling | 4,794 | 2024 |
| Fox River | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 2,999 | 2024 |
Records landed in Brown County
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfish | 4 lbs. 5.3 oz. | Green Bay | 2012 |
| Bluegill | 2 lbs. 9.8 oz. | Green Bay | 1995 |
| Perch, White | 1 lb. 9.6 oz. | Green Bay | 2023 |
| Carp, Common | Unnamed Pond | 2026 | |
| Drum, Freshwater (Sheepshead) | Fox River | 2026 | |
| Muskellunge | Green Bay | 2026 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary (2023 to 2025) and the Wisconsin Record Fish List, revised September 2026.
Regulations
Brown County regulation notes
The daily bag limit on catfish is 25, countywide. A portion of Brown County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 3 in total; minimum length 15 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Northern pike (north of Hwy 10) | 5; no minimum length | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Northern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Southern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum length 40 inches | May 2, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 (open water only) |
| Panfish | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Catfish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Bullheads and rough fish | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
Pike rows follow the zone Green Bay falls in (Northern Zone (north of US Highway 10)), going by map position; lakes on the far side of Highway 10 use the other zone.
Exceptions listed for Brown County (5)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| Fox River | Upstream to the De Pere Dam is considered part of Lake Michigan. See the Lake Michigan regulations on page 88. From the dam at De Pere upstream is considered inland water. Muskellunge must be at least 50”. From the De Pere Dam upstream, walleye, sauger and their hybrids of any length may be kept and |
| Green Bay | See the Lake Michigan regulations on page 88. |
| Lilly Lake | Only largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept, except one fish may be over 18”. Only 10 panfish may be kept. |
| Manger Lagoon | Is an urban fishing water. See regulation details on pages 26-27. |
| Tributary Streams to Green Bay | See the tributary streams regulations on page 83. |
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, county pages and statewide tables; lake pages carry each lake rule from the WDNR Lake Regulation app.
Tournaments
Brown County on the WDNR tournament calendar
Permits for 21 events list the county, and 6 are still to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-04 | Aim Weekend Walleye Series | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Sauger, Saugeye, Walleye |
| 2027-04-24 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #1 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2027-05-16 | Aim Weekend Walleye Series | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Sauger, Saugeye, Walleye |
| 2027-05-22 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #2 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2027-07-31 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #3 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2027-09-25 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #4 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2026-10-17 | Swamp Donkey Fall Brawl 2026 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2026-10-03 | Ttmi Fall Trolling Tournament | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Muskellunge |
| 2026-09-26 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #4 2026 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Walleye |
| 2026-09-12 | Grace Memorial Tournament | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | All Rough Fish, Sauger, Walleye |
| 2026-09-12 | Ttmi Fall Outing | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Muskellunge |
| 2026-08-22 | Ttmi Sumer Casting Tournament | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Muskellunge |
WDNR Calendar of Permitted Tournaments, checked October 2026.
Local help
Local help in Brown County
Bait sellers across Brown County
- All American Fishing Chartersbait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Captain Jolly's Charters Musky, Walleye Trout and Salmonbait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 811 Pilgrim Waybait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Highway 57 Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- J & K Leather Craftsbait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Sierra, 817 S Military Avebait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Smokey's On the Baybait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- The Reel Thing LLCbait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Tight Lines Fly Fishing Cofly shop, De Pere
- Tyrant Tacklebait and tackle shop, Green Bay
- Bass Pro Shops Green Baysporting goods store, Ashwaubenon, license agent
- Boat Yardmarina, Green Bay
- Fleet Farm Green Bay Eastfarm and general store with fishing gear, Green Bay, license agent
- Fleet Farm Green Bay Westfarm and general store with fishing gear, Green Bay, license agent
- Riverway Marinamarina, Green Bay
- Southbay Marine Centermarina, Green Bay
- Walmart De Perefarm and general store with fishing gear, De Pere, license agent
- Walmart Green Bay Eastfarm and general store with fishing gear, Green Bay, license agent
- Walmart Green Bay Westfarm and general store with fishing gear, Green Bay, license agent
- Windjammer's Sailing Clubmarina, Suamico
Hired help on Brown County water
- Fish Anytime ChartersGreen Bay charter, Green Bay, DePere, (920) 241-0543
- All American Fishing Charterscharter, Green Bay, (920) 360-9850
- Captain Jolly's Charters Musky, Walleye Trout and Salmoncharter, Green Bay, (715) 581-5678
- In The Bag Guide Servicefishing guide, Green Bay, (920) 360-3982
- Inland Fish Locatorfishing guide, Green Bay, (920) 494-9533
- Stephan Sportfishing LLCfishing guide, Green Bay, (920) 851-7033
- Walleye Madness Guide Servicefishing guide, Green Bay, (715) 582-9090
Nearby
Around Brown County
Towns of Brown County
- Green Baypop. 107,395
- De Perepop. 25,410
- Howardpop. 19,950
- Ashwaubenonpop. 16,991
- Bellevuepop. 15,935
- Allouezpop. 14,156
- Suamicopop. 12,820
- Hobartpop. 10,211
- Pulaskipop. 3,870
- Wrightstownpop. 3,179
- Denmarkpop. 2,408
- Greenleafpop. 733
- Dyckesvillepop. 490
Neighbors of Brown County
- Outagamie County23 miles west
- Kewaunee County28 miles east
- Calumet County29 miles south
- Manitowoc County30 miles southeast
- Oconto County38 miles north
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Photographs
Shoreline scenes a drive from Brown County
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Answers
What people ask about fishing Brown County
How many public ramps are there in Brown County?
WDNR access records give 12 public landings and 31 lanes.
Which lake should a first trip to Brown County include?
Bay Beach Lagoons, at 50 acres.
How many streams in Brown County carry a trout class?
6 streams carry a WDNR trout class, with 5 Class I miles.
How many northern pike can I keep in Brown County?
Green Bay sits in the Northern Zone (north of US Highway 10); individual lakes may post their own limit.
Where can a Wisconsin angler buy bait in Brown County?
The list holds 20, including All American Fishing Charters.
Can I hire a guide or charter for Brown County?
Our listings show 7 guides and charters.
How many walleye may I keep in Brown County?
No, the standard three walleye with a 15 inch minimum covers most waters.
Where does Brown County keep its courthouse?
Green Bay serves as seat.
Which license covers Brown County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents. Classified trout water calls for a Wisconsin fishing license ($20 resident, $55 nonresident a year) and the $10 inland trout stamp when you fish for trout. Trout and salmon on Lake Michigan, Green Bay or Lake Superior take a Wisconsin fishing license plus the $10 Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp (annual license $20 resident, $55 nonresident), or the $14 two-day Great Lakes license.
Do clubs hold events on Brown County lakes?
21 permitted events on file; next is Aim Weekend Walleye Series on Green Bay and the Lower Fox River, 2027-04-04.
Make Brown County your next stop
Check the lake rules before keeping fish.