Turtle Creek, Rock County Fishing
Rock County and Walworth County.
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About the Turtle Creek, Rock County
Wisconsin anglers know the Turtle Creek, Rock County as a stream of Rock County and Walworth County. The mapped course measures about 41 miles. Clinton is the closest Census place, about 3 miles from the mapped midpoint.
Parts of it are 23.8 miles of Exceptional Resource Water. Live flows come from 1 active gauge. Launch points on file: 3 public landings.
Fisheries designations on the Turtle Creek, Rock County
Smallmouth habitat on the Turtle Creek, Rock County: wadable nursery waters and wadable warm water.
WDNR fisheries designation layers (musky, sturgeon, smallmouth bass and trout streams); not a full species survey.
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| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek At Carvers Rock Road Near Clinton, Wi | 130 cfs, 3.83 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 10:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Putting a boat in on the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- Creek Road West Boat Landing1 lane, Rock County
- S. O'Riley Road Carry-in Boat Landing1 lane, Rock County
- Sweet Allyn Park Canoe Launch1 lane, restroom, Rock County
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Fishing regulations on the Turtle Creek, Rock 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 limits govern the Turtle Creek, Rock County (south of Hwy 10) except where the guide names it.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
Around the Turtle Creek, Rock County
Lakes a few miles from the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- Lions Park Pond7 miles
- Kiwanis Pond7 miles
- Spauldings Pond10 miles
- Storrs Lake13 miles
Bait and gear stops around the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- O'Pros Fly Fishingfly shop, Janesville, 4 miles
- Mid City Gunsbait and tackle shop, Janesville, 5 miles
- Walmart Beloitfarm and general store with fishing gear, Beloit, 6 miles
- Marina On the Rockmarina, Beloit, 7 miles
- Daves Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Beloit, 7 miles
Towns close to the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- Shopiere1 mile
- Clinton3 miles
- Beloit7 miles
- Allens Grove8 miles
More moving water near the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- Piscasaw Creek14 miles
- Bluff Creek19 miles
- Jackson Creek, Walworth County20 miles
- Whitewater Creek22 miles
The county side of the Turtle Creek, Rock County
- Rock County
- Walworth County
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Shoreline scenes a drive from Turtle Creek, Rock County
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The Turtle Creek, Rock County: what anglers want to know
What part of Wisconsin holds the Turtle Creek, Rock County?
It flows across Rock County and Walworth County.
What WDNR trout class does the Turtle Creek, Rock County carry?
No; it has no trout classification.
Is the Turtle Creek, Rock County running high or low today?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge on our Wisconsin list post on this page.
Where do anglers put in on the Turtle Creek, Rock County?
3 public landings; Sweet Allyn Park Canoe Launch is one.
What are the trout rules on the Turtle Creek, Rock County?
Statewide rows, plus any county exception.
What does a Wisconsin license for the Turtle Creek, Rock County cost?
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.
Where are minnows sold on the drive to the Turtle Creek, Rock County?
Drive 4 miles to reach O'Pros Fly Fishing.
Is the Turtle Creek, Rock County musky water?
On file: smallmouth bass.
How far is the Turtle Creek, Rock County from the nearest Wisconsin town?
Clinton lies about 3 miles from the WDNR midpoint.
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