Freshwater drum in Wisconsin
Seasons, records and abundance for freshwater drum.
- None; no minimum lenlimit
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Where freshwater drum fit in Wisconsin fishing
On the WDNR list, Freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) belongs to the Drums (Sciaenidae); the hook and line guide calls it rough fish. Row one of the Wisconsin table (general inland waters): None; no minimum length; season Open all year.
No record entry or stocking row names it.
Keeping freshwater drum in Wisconsin
| Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| General inland waters | None; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Tributaries to Lake Michigan and major Green Bay tributaries | None; except 600 suckers; no minimum length | Open all year |
| All other tributaries to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | None; except 600 suckers; no minimum length | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Winnebago System waters | None; no minimum length | Open all year |
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations (WDNR). Checked October 2026.
Other species near freshwater drum on the list
- WalleyePerches (Percidae)
- SaugerPerches (Percidae)
- SaugeyePerches (Percidae)
- Yellow perchPerches (Percidae)
- Northern pikePikes (Esocidae)
- MuskellungePikes (Esocidae)
- Tiger muskellungePikes (Esocidae)
- Grass pickerelPikes (Esocidae)
- Largemouth bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Smallmouth bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Rock bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- BluegillSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
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freshwater drum in Wisconsin, answered briefly
How many freshwater drum may I keep in Wisconsin?
None; no minimum length on general inland waters; season Open all year. Other waters have their own rows.
How big is the Wisconsin record freshwater drum?
The record list skips it.
Which lakes rate best for freshwater drum?
It does not appear on a water page.
Do Wisconsin hatcheries raise freshwater drum?
The WDNR summary lists none.
Is freshwater drum native to Wisconsin?
Aplodinotus grunniens, Drums (Sciaenidae); rough fish.
What season dates cover freshwater drum?
Open all year on general inland waters.
Which Wisconsin license do I need for freshwater drum?
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.
Can I hire a Wisconsin guide for freshwater drum?
No guide listing mentions it.
Pick a lake for freshwater drum
Open a listed lake for landings and seasons.