Neenah Creek Fishing
Marquette County, Columbia County and Adams County, classified trout water.
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The Neenah Creek in figures
WDNR assessment lines trace the Neenah Creek, a stream, across Marquette County, Columbia County and Adams County. Its assessed length comes to roughly 39 miles. The nearest town is Endeavor, around 5 miles away.
The trout layer counts about 19.4 miles. Some reaches carry 10.1 miles of Exceptional Resource Water status.
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The Neenah Creek trout miles fall into WDNR classes, where I is wild reproduction and III is maintained by stocking.
| Class | From mile | To mile | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | 19.35 | 28.73 | 9.38 |
| CLASS I | 28.73 | 38.78 | 10.05 |
Trout regulations printed for the Neenah Creek
| Water | Bag and size | Season | Early season and gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah Creek (Lower) | 3 trout in total over 8". | First Saturday in April at 5:00 a.m. to Oct. 15. | First Saturday in January to First Saturday in April all trout shall be immediately released. Only artificial lures may be used. |
| Neenah Creek (Mid) | 2 trout over 12". | First Saturday in April at 5:00 a.m. to Oct. 15. | First Saturday in January to First Saturday in April all trout shall be immediately released. Only artificial lures may be used. Only artificial lures may be used. |
The Neenah Creek counts as inland trout water, so the trout stamp is required for trout.
WDNR TROUT layer and trout regulation layer; 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations. Wisconsin trout streams.
The Neenah Creek fishery
WDNR fisheries designation layers (musky, sturgeon, smallmouth bass and trout streams); not a full species survey.
Launching on the Neenah Creek
The Neenah Creek has no mapped landing, so plan to walk in.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Rules for the Neenah Creek
| 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 |
The Neenah Creek lies south of Hwy 10, so the pike row shown follows that zone; check the county exceptions too.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
In reach of the Neenah Creek
Other Wisconsin lakes close to the Neenah Creek
- Mason Lake, Adams County3 miles
- Amey Pond4 miles
- Jordan Lake, Adams County6 miles
- Crooked Lake, Adams County6 miles
Tackle shops a short drive from the Neenah Creek
- The Minnow Bucket, 321 S Franklin Avebait and tackle shop, Oxford, 6 miles
- Walmart Portagefarm and general store with fishing gear, Portage, 9 miles
- Runnings #110farm and general store with fishing gear, Portage, 10 miles
- M And M Tackle It Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Portage, 10 miles
- Holiday Shores Marinamarina, Wisconsin Dells, 11 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for the Neenah Creek
- Briggsville3 miles
- Endeavor5 miles
- Oxford6 miles
- Packwaukee7 miles
Wisconsin rivers around the Neenah Creek
- O Keefe Creek3 miles
- Big Slough6 miles
- Gulch Creek (Witches Gulch)10 miles
- Plainville Creek10 miles
County pages for the Neenah Creek
- Marquette County
- Columbia County
- Adams County
Gear from Piscifun for the Neenah Creek
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Sport fish found around Neenah Creek

Photo: Photo by and (C)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), CC BY-SA 2.5

Photo: TMDSA, CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
The Neenah Creek, answered in a line or two
Which Wisconsin county is the Neenah Creek in?
Its course crosses Marquette County, Columbia County and Adams County.
Is the Neenah Creek a classified Wisconsin trout stream?
Roughly 19.4 miles are trout water, class i and class iii.
How high is the Neenah Creek running?
No flow station covers it.
Can I slide a canoe into the Neenah Creek from a landing?
The WDNR layer holds no landing for it.
What can I keep from the Neenah Creek?
Bag: 3 trout in total over 8". Season: First Saturday in April at 5:00 a.m. to Oct. 15.
Is a Wisconsin stamp needed on the Neenah Creek?
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.
Which tackle shop on our list is nearest the Neenah Creek?
Try The Minnow Bucket (6 miles).
Which fish does the WDNR note in the Neenah Creek?
Designations point to trout.
Where should I stay to fish the Neenah Creek?
Endeavor sits some 5 miles off the channel.
Plan a Wisconsin river day on the Neenah Creek
Check the gauge and the WDNR rules first, then drive.

