Jackson Creek, Walworth County Fishing
Walworth County.
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Getting acquainted with the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
The Jackson Creek, Walworth County is a Wisconsin stream flowing through Walworth County. About 3 miles are mapped by the DNR. For supplies, Elkhorn is about 2 miles off.
There are 1 active gauge on the river.
Flow on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Creek At Mound Road Near Elkhorn, Wi | 7 cfs, 8.49 ft gage height | Nov 13 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Landings on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
No WDNR landing is mapped on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County; anglers wade in from road crossings and public land.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Fish you may take home from the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
| 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 |
Statewide rows apply on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County, south of the Hwy 10 pike line, unless the county section of the guide lists an exception.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
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Wisconsin lakes around the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
- Como Lake4 miles
- Delavan Lake5 miles
- Comus Lake5 miles
- Geneva Lake6 miles
Where anglers buy bait around the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Delavan, 3 miles
- Geneva Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Delavan, 3 miles
- Walmart Delavanfarm and general store with fishing gear, Delavan, 4 miles
- Delavan Lake Marinemarina, Delavan, 4 miles
- Fleet Farm Delavanfarm and general store with fishing gear, Delavan, 4 miles
Home bases for a trip to the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
- Elkhorn2 miles
- Como3 miles
- Williams Bay5 miles
- Delavan5 miles
Nearby streams to try after the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
- White River, Walworth County9 miles
- Piscasaw Creek11 miles
- Bluff Creek13 miles
- Fox River (Illinois)14 miles
County guides for the Jackson Creek, Walworth County
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Water close to Jackson Creek, Walworth County in photographs

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Before a trip to the Jackson Creek, Walworth County, the answers
How do I find the Jackson Creek, Walworth County on a Wisconsin map?
Its channel runs through Walworth County.
How does the WDNR class the Jackson Creek, Walworth County for trout?
The WDNR gives it no trout class at all.
Is a USGS gauge reporting from the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
USGS runs 1 USGS gauge; readings are above.
Which WDNR landing can I launch from on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
Walk-in fishing only on record.
Are there special regulations on the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
Bag: 5 trout in total of any length. Season: First Saturday in April at 5:00 a.m. to Oct. 15.
Can out-of-state visitors fish the Jackson Creek, Walworth County with a Wisconsin 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.
Who sells bait near the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
Lakeside Bait And Tackle, about 3 miles away.
What swims in the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
No fish list is on file.
Which Wisconsin town is closest to the Jackson Creek, Walworth County?
Use Elkhorn as a base; it is roughly 2 miles from the river.
Give the Jackson Creek, Walworth County a full Wisconsin afternoon
Trout seasons shift by date; read them first.

