Six Mile Creek Fishing
Dane County.
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The Six Mile Creek at a glance for anglers
The Six Mile Creek is a stream whose course crosses Dane County. Roughly 12 miles of channel are in the WDNR units. Under a mile separates the midpoint from Waunakee.
Reaches are designated 12.1 miles of Exceptional Resource Water. 1 active gauge report from the channel.
Discharge readings for the Six Mile Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sixmile Creek At State Highway 19 Near Waunakee,wi | 4 cfs, 2.94 ft gage height | Nov 13 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 5:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Boat and canoe access on the Six Mile Creek
The boat access layer holds no point on the Six Mile Creek.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
The Six Mile Creek rule table
| 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 |
On the Six Mile Creek the statewide inland table applies, with pike rules for the area south 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 Six Mile Creek
- Lake Mendota5 miles
- Brandenburg Lake8 miles
- Lake Monona9 miles
- Lake Wingra9 miles
Shops that serve the Six Mile Creek anglers
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Cofly shop, Waunakee, under a mile
- Mazanet Marinamarina, Madison, 3 miles
- Fleet Farm Deforestfarm and general store with fishing gear, Deforest, 5 miles
- D & S Bait Tackle & Fly Shopbait and tackle shop, Madison, 5 miles
- L.L.Bean, 434 N Midvale Blvdbait and tackle shop, Madison, 8 miles
Communities around the Six Mile Creek
- Waunakeeunder a mile
- Dane5 miles
- Maple Bluff6 miles
- DeForest6 miles
More streams around the Six Mile Creek
- Pheasant Branch7 miles
- Murphy (Wingra) Creek10 miles
- Lodi Creek10 miles
- Swan Creek, Dane County13 miles
Counties holding the Six Mile Creek
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Species you may hook at Six Mile Creek
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Common questions about fishing the Six Mile Creek
Where does the Six Mile Creek run in Wisconsin?
WDNR lines run it through Dane County.
Do I need the inland trout stamp on the Six Mile Creek?
It is outside the TROUT layer.
Does the Six Mile Creek have a flow gauge?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge appear above.
How many landings does the Six Mile Creek have?
None is mapped; walk in from crossings.
Is there an early season on the Six Mile Creek?
The statewide inland table covers it.
Which Wisconsin license do I need on the Six Mile 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 Six Mile Creek?
Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co sits under a mile away.
Which species does the Six Mile Creek hold, per WDNR layers?
Species are not on file.
What is a good base for the Six Mile Creek?
By air, Waunakee is under a mile from the river.
Float the Six Mile Creek
WDNR limits and live flow sit on this page.