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East River Fishing
Brown County and Calumet County.
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Wisconsin rivers
The East River, the essentials
Through Brown County and Calumet County the East River follows its channel as a river. WDNR assessment units add up to about 42 miles of it. From the midpoint, Wrightstown lies roughly 3 miles away.
It is measured by 1 active gauge.
42miles mapped
2counties
1USGS gauges
0landings
Fish
Fish the DNR lists for the East River
The WDNR smallmouth bass stream layer lists the East River under wadable nursery waters.
WDNR fisheries designation layers (musky, sturgeon, smallmouth bass and trout streams); not a full species survey.
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River level on the East River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East River At Green Bay, Wi | 101 cfs, 7.99 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access
Landings along the East River
Expect walk-in fishing on the East River; no landing is mapped.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Regulations
Seasons and bag limits for the East River
| 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 |
These are the statewide inland rows for the East River by its position north of Hwy 10; county exceptions in the guide can change them.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
Nearby
Next to the East River
Nearby lakes to try after the East River
- Round Lake, Calumet County13 miles
- Long Lake, Manitowoc County14 miles
- Becker Lake, Calumet County14 miles
- Lilly Lake, Brown County15 miles
Bait counters near the East River
- Walmart De Perefarm and general store with fishing gear, De Pere, 7 miles
- Tight Lines Fly Fishing Cofly shop, De Pere, 7 miles
- Huerta Marinamarina, Kaukauna, 8 miles
- Bob's Bear Baitbait and tackle shop, Appleton, 10 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 811 Pilgrim Waybait and tackle shop, Green Bay, 11 miles
Overnight towns handy to the East River
- Greenleaf1 mile
- Wrightstown3 miles
- De Pere7 miles
- Kaukauna8 miles
Neighboring streams of the East River
- Ashwaubenon Creek7 miles
- Dutchman Creek near Hobart, Brown County8 miles
- Duck Creek10 miles
- Dutchman Creek near Ashwaubenon, Brown County10 miles
Which counties the East River touches
- Brown County
- Calumet County
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Fish ID
Know the fish of East River
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Answers
Short answers for a day on the East River
Through which counties does the East River flow?
Search the map of Brown County and Calumet County for it.
May I keep trout from the East River under WDNR rules?
It carries no WDNR trout class.
What does the gauge on the East River read?
Scroll up for the 1 USGS gauge on the river.
Is there a boat landing on the East River?
No access point names it.
What WDNR limits apply on the East River?
Bag: 5 trout and salmon in total; minimum length limit 10" Season: Open all year
Do I need a Wisconsin license for the East River?
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.
Is there a tackle store near the East River?
Walmart De Pere, roughly 7 miles from the midpoint.
Which fish does the WDNR list for the East River?
WDNR designations name smallmouth bass.
Which Wisconsin town neighbors the East River?
Census data make Wrightstown the closest place, around 3 miles away.
Spend a Wisconsin morning on the East River
Check the gauge and the rules before you go.