Mooneye in Wisconsin
Seasons, records and abundance for mooneye.
- None; no minimum lenlimit
- 2 lbs. 6.6 oz.record
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Where mooneye fit in Wisconsin fishing
On the WDNR list, Mooneye (Hiodon tergisus) belongs to the Mooneyes (Hiodontidae); 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.
The WDNR record list shows 2 lbs. 6.6 oz. from Mississippi River, 2014, in the hook and line category.
Keeping mooneye 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.
Wisconsin mooneye record entries
| Category | Weight or length | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hook and line | 2 lbs. 6.6 oz. | Mississippi River | La Crosse | 2014 |
WDNR record fish list, revised September 2026; angler names left out.
Finding mooneye on Wisconsin water
Streams holding mooneye
- Mississippi RiverCrawford
WDNR Find a Lake fish lists and fisheries designation layers; largest waters first.
Other species near mooneye 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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mooneye in Wisconsin, answered briefly
How many mooneye 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 mooneye?
2 lbs. 6.6 oz. from Mississippi River in 2014 (hook and line).
Which lakes rate best for mooneye?
1 water here, starting with Mississippi River.
Do Wisconsin hatcheries raise mooneye?
The WDNR summary lists none.
Is mooneye native to Wisconsin?
Hiodon tergisus, Mooneyes (Hiodontidae); rough fish.
What season dates cover mooneye?
Open all year on general inland waters.
Which Wisconsin license do I need for mooneye?
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 mooneye?
No guide listing mentions it.
Pick a lake for mooneye
Open a listed lake for landings and seasons.