Quillback in Wisconsin
quillback under Wisconsin rules.
- None; no minimum lenlimit
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An overview of Wisconsin quillback
The Suckers (Catostomidae) include Quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus), which the Wisconsin guide counts as rough fish. The guide sets None; no minimum length for general inland waters, open Open all year.
Neither the record list nor the stocking summary includes it.
quillback bag and season table, 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.
Fish in the same family as quillback
- White suckerSuckers (Catostomidae)
- Bigmouth buffaloSuckers (Catostomidae)
- Smallmouth buffaloSuckers (Catostomidae)
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Before you target quillback, the answers
What minimum length applies to Wisconsin quillback?
None; no minimum length on general inland waters; season Open all year. Other waters have their own rows.
How much did the Wisconsin record quillback weigh?
Nothing on the list.
Which waters list quillback?
No lake or river page here names it.
Is there stocking for quillback?
The stocking summary has no rows for it.
Which family does quillback belong to?
Carpiodes cyprinus, Suckers (Catostomidae); rough fish.
Are quillback open to fishing year round in Wisconsin?
Open all year on general inland waters.
How much is a Wisconsin license to fish quillback?
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.
Is there a charter for quillback?
No operator lists it.