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Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) Fishing
Lincoln County and Price County, classified trout water.
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The Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) at a glance for anglers
The Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) is a stream whose course crosses Lincoln County and Price County. Roughly 9 miles of channel are in the WDNR units. About 13 miles separates the midpoint from Prentice.
About 9.2 miles are classified trout water. Reaches are designated 9.2 miles of Exceptional Resource Water. 1 active gauge report from the channel.
9miles mapped
9.2trout miles
1USGS gauges
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The Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) as classified trout water
9.2class I miles
For the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3), class I reaches carry wild trout, class II some wild fish, class III stocked trout.
| Class | From mile | To mile | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | 0 | 9.25 | 9.25 |
Bag and season on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
| Water | Bag and size | Season | Early season and gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit River | 5 trout in total of any length. | 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. |
Fishing for trout on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) means carrying the inland trout stamp.
WDNR TROUT layer and trout regulation layer; 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations. Wisconsin trout streams.
Fish
Fish recorded for the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
WDNR fisheries designation layers (musky, sturgeon, smallmouth bass and trout streams); not a full species survey.
Flow
Discharge readings for the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls, Wi | 26 cfs, 1.68 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access
Boat and canoe access on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
The boat access layer holds no point on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3).
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Regulations
The Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) 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 Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) 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.
Nearby
Close to the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
More water to try near the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
- Somo Lake8 miles
- Pearson Lake8 miles
- Big Briens Lake9 miles
- Bass Lake near Ogema, Price County9 miles
Shops that serve the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) anglers
- Aquatic Arts Fishing Pro Shopbait and tackle shop, Tomahawk, 14 miles
- Chucks Sport Shopsporting goods store, Tomahawk, 14 miles
- The Warehouse Shopper, LLCbait and tackle shop, Phillips, 17 miles
- Sleepy Hollow Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Phillips, 18 miles
- Chase Creek Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Phillips, 21 miles
Communities around the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
- Prentice13 miles
- Ogema14 miles
- Rib Lake15 miles
- Tomahawk15 miles
More streams around the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
- Flanigan Creekunder a mile
- Ritchie Creek2 miles
- Marheime Creek4 miles
- Somo River5 miles
Counties holding the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
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Fish ID
Species you may hook at Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
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Answers
Common questions about fishing the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
Where does the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) run in Wisconsin?
WDNR lines run it through Lincoln County and Price County.
Do I need the inland trout stamp on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)?
WDNR classes about 9.2 miles (class i).
Does the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) have a flow gauge?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge appear above.
How many landings does the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) have?
None is mapped; walk in from crossings.
Is there an early season on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)?
Bag: 5 trout in total of any length. Season: First Saturday in April at 5:00 a.m. to Oct. 15.
Which Wisconsin license do I need on the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)?
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 bait counter sits closest to the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)?
Aquatic Arts Fishing Pro Shop sits about 14 miles away.
Which species does the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3) hold, per WDNR layers?
The DNR lists trout.
What is a good base for the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)?
By air, Prentice is about 13 miles from the river.
Float the Spirit Creek (T34n R4e S3)
WDNR limits and live flow sit on this page.