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Ashwaubenon Creek Fishing
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The Ashwaubenon Creek at a glance for anglers
The Ashwaubenon Creek is a stream whose course crosses Brown County. Roughly 14 miles of channel are in the WDNR units. About 2 miles separates the midpoint from De Pere.
2 active gauges report from the channel.
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Flow
Discharge readings for the Ashwaubenon Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwaubenon Creek Near Little Rapids, Wi | 1 cfs, 2.98 ft gage height | Nov 12 8:00 am |
| Ashwaubenon Creek At Grant St Nr West Depere, Wi | 3 cfs, 4.22 ft gage height | Nov 12 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access
Boat and canoe access on the Ashwaubenon Creek
The boat access layer holds no point on the Ashwaubenon Creek.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Regulations
The Ashwaubenon Creek rule table
| 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 |
On the Ashwaubenon Creek the statewide inland table applies, with pike rules for the area north of Hwy 10.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
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More water to try near the Ashwaubenon Creek
- Bay Beach Lagoons10 miles
- Lilly Lake, Brown County13 miles
- Round Lake, Calumet County19 miles
- Long Lake, Manitowoc County20 miles
Shops that serve the Ashwaubenon Creek anglers
- Walmart De Perefarm and general store with fishing gear, De Pere, under a mile
- Tight Lines Fly Fishing Cofly shop, De Pere, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 811 Pilgrim Waybait and tackle shop, Green Bay, 4 miles
- Riverway Marinamarina, Green Bay, 5 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Green Baysporting goods store, Ashwaubenon, 6 miles
Communities around the Ashwaubenon Creek
- De Pere2 miles
- Ashwaubenon4 miles
- Hobart5 miles
- Allouez5 miles
More streams around the Ashwaubenon Creek
- Dutchman Creek near Hobart, Brown County3 miles
- Dutchman Creek near Ashwaubenon, Brown County4 miles
- Duck Creek6 miles
- East River7 miles
Counties holding the Ashwaubenon Creek
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Fish ID
Species you may hook at Ashwaubenon Creek
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Answers
Common questions about fishing the Ashwaubenon Creek
Where does the Ashwaubenon Creek run in Wisconsin?
WDNR lines run it through Brown County.
Do I need the inland trout stamp on the Ashwaubenon Creek?
It is outside the TROUT layer.
Does the Ashwaubenon Creek have a flow gauge?
Readings from 2 USGS gauges appear above.
How many landings does the Ashwaubenon Creek have?
None is mapped; walk in from crossings.
Is there an early season on the Ashwaubenon Creek?
The statewide inland table covers it.
Which Wisconsin license do I need on the Ashwaubenon Creek?
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.
Which bait counter sits closest to the Ashwaubenon Creek?
Walmart De Pere sits under a mile away.
Which species does the Ashwaubenon Creek hold, per WDNR layers?
Species are not on file.
What is a good base for the Ashwaubenon Creek?
By air, De Pere is about 2 miles from the river.
Float the Ashwaubenon Creek
WDNR limits and live flow sit on this page.