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Fishing in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Seat: Kenosha. WDNR Southeast region.
- 24lake pages
- 29landings
- 1trout streams
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Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Getting acquainted with Kenosha County waters
Set in the DNR Southeast region, Kenosha County runs its county business from Kenosha. The 2020 Census counted 169,151 residents, and the county spans 272 square miles of land plus 482.2 of water. Its shoreline reaches Lake Michigan.
Lake pages cover 24 waters in the county with 3,897 surface acres, Elizabeth Lake, Kenosha County leading on size. The WDNR lists walleye as common or abundant in 4 lakes here and musky in 1. There are 29 public landings in the WDNR layer for this county, offering 34 lanes. Classified trout water runs through 1 stream here, including 0 Class I miles. The county counts 3 shore fishing sites for anglers on foot.
24lake pages
29boat landings
1trout streams
10shops and marinas
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Plotting the water of Kenosha County
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake records, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Fishing lakes across Kenosha County
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | DNR lake class | Top fish (WDNR rating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lake, Kenosha County | 725 | 32 | 2 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Silver Lake, Kenosha County | 516 | 44 | 4 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Powers Lake | 451 | 33 | 2 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Camp Lake, Kenosha County | 439 | 19 | 5 | complex warm dark | northern pike (abundant) |
| Lake Mary, Kenosha County | 327 | 33 | 1 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Vern Wolf Lake | 150 | 12 | 1 | simple warm dark | panfish (abundant) |
| Paddock Lake | 128 | 32 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Center Lake | 126 | 28 | 1 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Lake Andrea | 121 | 1 | |||
| Benet Lake | 110 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Hooker Lake | 103 | 24 | 3 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Cross Lake | 89 | 35 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Lilly Lake, Kenosha County | 85 | 22 | 1 | simple warm clear | largemouth bass (present) |
| Benedict Lake, Kenosha County | 76 | 37 | 0 | simple warm clear | largemouth bass (abundant) |
| Lake Shangrila | 74 | 24 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| George Lake, Kenosha County | 69 | 16 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Montgomery Lake, Kenosha County | 62 | 23 | 1 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Dyer Lake | 61 | 13 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Voltz Lake | 61 | 24 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Rock Lake, Kenosha County | 44 | 33 | 1 | simple two story | largemouth bass (common) |
| Peat Lake | 43 | 8 | 0 | complex warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Paasch Lake | 21 | 20 | 0 | simple warm dark | largemouth bass (common) |
| Friendship Lake, Kenosha County | 11 | 9 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery | panfish (common) |
| Lincoln Park Pond | 5 | 0 |
WDNR Find a Lake pages (area, depth, landings, fish abundance) and WDNR lake classification layer.
More lakes
Lakes without their own page in Kenosha County
The table covers 16 more named lakes in Kenosha County that lack enough facts for a page.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | WBIC | Landings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway Bay | 129 | 500 | 0 | |
| Kenosha Harbor | 27 | 22 | 0 | |
| Mud Lake, Kenosha County | 19 | 15 | 734500 | 0 |
| River Oaks Lake | 19 | 10 | 733840 | 0 |
| League Lake | 16 | 22 | 738700 | 0 |
| Cull Lake | 13 | 14 | 748100 | 0 |
| Juniper Lake | 12 | 22 | 740000 | 0 |
| Flanagan Lake | 11 | 24 | 748800 | 0 |
| Paulin Pond | 9 | 8 | 739400 | 0 |
| Bur Oak Lake | 7 | 11 | 739800 | 0 |
| Petrified Springs Park Pond | 7 | 5 | 1800 | 0 |
| Mud Turtle Pond | 5 | 5 | 733800 | 0 |
| Pleasant Lake, Kenosha County | 4 | 736100 | 0 | |
| Barber Pond | 2 | 5 | 735500 | 0 |
| Bass Pond | 2 | 733600 | 0 | |
| Bullfrog Pond | 2 | 6 | 733700 | 0 |
WDNR Find a Lake and 24K hydrography, checked October 2026.
Streams
Streams to fish in Kenosha County
- Fox River (Illinois)river, 5 landings
- Des Plaines Riverriver
- Pike River, Kenosha Countyriver
- Barnes Creek, Kenosha Countystream
Trout creeks across Kenosha County
The TROUT layer splits the county trout water into 0 Class I miles, 0 Class II and 5.8 Class III.
- Palmer Creek5.8 trout mi, near Twin Lakes
Stream gauges in Kenosha County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River Near New Munster, Wi | 462 cfs, 6.42 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Pike River Near Racine, Wi | 22 cfs, 1.48 ft gage height | Nov 10 9:00 pm |
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
WDNR boat access sites in Kenosha County
- 106th Place Boat LaunchCamp Lake, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- 288th Avenue Boat LaunchSilver Lake, 2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- 68th Street Boat RampPaddock Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- 80th Place Road End LaunchHooker Lake, 1 lane
- 83rd Street Road End Boat LandingHooker Lake, 1 lane
- Camp Lake Boat LandingCamp Lake, carry-in
- Camp Lake Boat RampCamp Lake, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, restroom
- Camp Lake Fishery Area Boat LaunchCamp Lake, 1 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Camp Lake Public AccessCamp Lake, 1 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Center Lake Boat RampCenter Lake, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, restroom
- Cogswell Drive Boat RampSilver Lake, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- East Lake Flowage (Vern Wolf Lake) Boat LandingVern Wolf Lake, 1 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, restroom
- Elizabeth Lake Boat LandingElizabeth Lake, 1 lane, restroom
- Elizabeth Lake Public Boat LaunchElizabeth Lake, boat ramp, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Fox River Canoe LaunchFox River, 1 lane
- Fox River County Park Boat RampFox River, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls
- George Lake Boat LandingGeorge Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls
- Highway F AccessSilver Lake, 1 lane, boarding dock
- Hooker Lake Boat RampHooker Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Lance Park Boat RampLake Mary, 2 lanes, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Lily Lake Boat RampLily Lake, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- Montgomery Lake Carry-in Boat LandingMontgomery Lake, 1 lane
- Powers Lake Boat Landing near Twin Lakes (WDNR 217)Powers Lake, 1 lane, boarding dock, restroom
- Powers Lake Boat Landing near Twin Lakes (WDNR 9)Powers Lake, 1 lane, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Prairie Springs ParkLake Andrea, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Shangrila-Benet Lake Boat LandingBenet Lake, 1 lane
- Silver Lake Public Access near Salem LakesSilver Lake, 2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Simmon's Island Boat HarborLake Michigan, 5 lanes, fewer than 50 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, fish cleaning
- Wilson Runyard Park Carry-inRock Lake, 1 lane, boarding dock, restroom
WDNR shore sites across Kenosha County (3)
- Bong Urban Ponddeveloped shore fishing site, Bong Urban Pond
- Paddock Lake Fishing Pierfishing pier, Paddock Lake
- Vern Wolf Lake Fishing Pierdeveloped shore fishing site, Vern Wolf Lake
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers.
Great Lakes
Kenosha County harbors, piers and tributary mouths
- Kenosha Harborharbor, Lake Michigan
- Pike Riverriver mouth on Lake Michigan
- Barnes Creekriver mouth on Lake Michigan
WDNR assessment units and shore fishing layer, checked October 2026.
Stocking and records
WDNR stocking and record fish in Kenosha County
Stocking rows for 2023 to 2025: 102, topped by fathead minnow with 1,400,992 fish.
WDNR stockings in Kenosha County
| Water | Species | Size | Number | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292Th Ave Private Pond | Fathead minnow | adult | 199,996 | 2025 |
| Pike River | Chinook salmon | small fingerling | 147,208 | 2025 |
| Unnamed | Golden shiner | adult | 99,999 | 2025 |
| Pike River | Brown trout | yearling | 33,801 | 2025 |
| Pike River | Coho salmon | yearling | 30,140 | 2025 |
| Elizabeth Lake | Walleye | large fingerling | 14,508 | 2025 |
| Pike River | Rainbow trout | yearling | 7,110 | 2025 |
| Pike River | Rainbow trout | yearling | 7,056 | 2025 |
| Powers Lake | Walleye | large fingerling | 4,591 | 2025 |
| Lake Mary | Walleye | large fingerling | 3,291 | 2025 |
| Powers Lake | Walleye | large fingerling | 2,600 | 2025 |
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T1n-r22e-s13 | Rainbow trout | yearling | 1,590 | 2025 |
| Elizabeth Lake | Black crappie | adult | 1,160 | 2025 |
| George Lake | Yellow perch | yearling | 1,000 | 2025 |
Biggest fish on file from Kenosha County
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Striped | 1 lb. 9.3 oz. | Fox River | 1996 |
| Warmouth | 0 lbs. 7.8 oz. | Powers Lake | 2025 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary (2023 to 2025) and the Wisconsin Record Fish List, revised September 2026.
Regulations
What the guide says about Kenosha County
Certain waters in Kenosha County are designated as urban (or special) waters and have different regulations (see pages 26-27). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). Countywide: Walleye, sauger or their hybrids must be at least 18”.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 3 in total; minimum length 15 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Northern pike (south of Hwy 10) | 2; minimum length 26 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 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 |
By map position Kenosha sits in the Southern Zone (south of US Highway 10), which sets the northern pike row shown.
Where Kenosha County rules differ (5)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| Fox River (Kenosha County) | |
| Lake Michigan | See the Lake Michigan regulations on page 88. |
| Silver Lake | Only one northern pike may be kept and it must be at least 32”. Only one largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”. |
| Tributaries to Lake Michigan | See the tributary regulations on page 83. |
| Vern Wolf Lake | Only 10 panfish may be kept. |
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
Fishing contests held in Kenosha County
4 WDNR permits cover county events; 0 are on the way.
| Date | Event | Water | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Silver Lake | Silver Lake | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-02-28 | Kenosha County Tavern League 22nd Annual Fishing Derby | Powers Lake | Basses, Bluegill, Crappies, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch |
| 2026-01-31 | Dustin Holland Racing Ice Fishing Derby Fundraiser | Powers Lake | Basses, Bluegill, Crappies, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish, Panfish – Gamefish, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunfishes, White Bass, Yellow Perch |
| 2026-01-24 | Lake Shangri-La Ice Fishing Derby | Lake Shangrila | Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish, Striped Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch |
WDNR Calendar of Permitted Tournaments, checked October 2026.
Local help
Gear and guiding around Kenosha County
Stores for anglers in Kenosha County
- Fishing Depotbait and tackle shop, Twin Lakes
- Fishtechbait and tackle shop, Kenosha, license agent
- Harborside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Kenosha
- Jalensky's Sportsbait and tackle shop, Kenosha
- Twin Lakes Citgobait and tackle shop, Twin Lakes
- Madrigrano Marina Shoresmarina, Kenosha
- Paddock Lake Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Paddock Lake, license agent
- Simmons Island Marinamarina, Kenosha
- Southport Marinamarina, Kenosha
- Walmart Kenoshafarm and general store with fishing gear, Kenosha, license agent
Guides based in Kenosha County
- Hunter Charters/JEDI SportfishingLake Michigan charter, Kenosha, (262) 914-9100
- Kenosha Charter Boat AssociationLake Michigan charter, Lake Michigan, Kenosha, (262) 945-8560
- Stellar ChartersLake Michigan charter, Kenosha, (262) 620-1611
- Lucky Lyle Fishing Chartercharter, Kenosha, (262) 818-4541
- Rainmaker Sport Fishing CHRTRSfishing guide, Pleasant Prairie, (262) 620-2976
Nearby
Next to Kenosha County
Communities in Kenosha County
- Kenoshapop. 99,986
- Pleasant Prairiepop. 21,250
- Salem Lakespop. 14,601
- Somerspop. 8,402
- Twin Lakespop. 6,309
- Bristolpop. 5,192
- Paddock Lakepop. 2,919
- Powers Lakepop. 1,401
- Lily Lakepop. 508
- New Munsterpop. 286
Bordering counties of Kenosha County
- Racine County14 miles north
- Milwaukee County22 miles north
- Walworth County34 miles west
- Waukesha County37 miles northwest
- Jefferson County54 miles northwest
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Fish ID
Species you may hook at Kenosha County
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Answers
Kenosha County fishing, answered briefly
Which landings serve boaters in Kenosha County?
29 public landings are mapped, adding up to 34 lanes.
Which large lakes lie in Kenosha County?
Elizabeth Lake, Kenosha County, at 725 acres.
Can I fly fish classified trout water in Kenosha County?
The TROUT layer classes 1 stream here; Class I adds up to 0 miles.
Which northern pike zone covers Kenosha County?
The Southern Zone (south of US Highway 10) applies around Kenosha, unless a lake rule differs.
Which shops in Kenosha County carry tackle and minnows?
Start with Fishing Depot; 10 are listed.
Which guides list Kenosha County?
5 guides and charters work out of the county.
What walleye limit applies in Kenosha County?
Outside the ceded territory the usual limit is three walleye, 15 inches or longer.
Which city governs Kenosha County?
Kenosha.
What do visitors to Kenosha County pay for a license?
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.
How many tournaments does Kenosha County host?
4 permitted events on file, none still ahead in the current calendar.
Hitch up the trailer for Kenosha County
Each lake and landing above opens to its own page.