Warmouth in Wisconsin
Seasons, records and abundance for warmouth.
- 25 in total; no minilimit
- 1 lb. 1 oz.record
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Where warmouth fit in Wisconsin fishing
On the WDNR list, Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus) belongs to the Sunfishes (Centrarchidae); the hook and line guide calls it game fish. Row one of the Wisconsin table (general inland waters): 25 in total; no minimum length; season Open all year.
The WDNR record list shows 1 lb. 1 oz. from Eagle Lake, 2001, in the hook and line category.
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| Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| General inland waters | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Mississippi River (Pools 3-9) | 15 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| St. Louis and St. Croix river upstream of the St. Croix Falls Dam | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| St. Croix River downstream of the St. Croix Falls Dam to Prescott | 15 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters (Mississippi River) | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Tributaries to Lake Michigan | 25 in total but only 5 may be yellow perch; no minimum length | Open all year, except yellow perch is closed May 1, 2026 – June 15, 2026 |
| Major Green Bay tributaries | 25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch; no minimum length | Open all year, except yellow perch which is open May 20, 2026 – March 15, 2027 |
| All other tributaries to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | 25 in total but only 15 may be yellow perch; no minimum length | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027, except yellow perch which is open May 20, 2026 – March 15, 2027 |
| Lake Michigan and Green Bay | 25 in total; includes yellow perch limit; no minimum length | Open all year for bluegill, sunfish and crappie |
| Lake Superior | 25; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Winnebago System waters | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations (WDNR). Checked October 2026.
Wisconsin warmouth record entries
| Category | Weight or length | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hook and line | 1 lb. 1 oz. | Eagle Lake | Racine | 2001 |
| alternate method | 0 lbs. 7.8 oz. | Powers Lake | Kenosha | 2025 |
WDNR record fish list, revised September 2026; angler names left out.
Finding warmouth on Wisconsin water
Lakes holding warmouth
- Eagle Lake, Racine County529 acres
- Powers Lake451 acres
WDNR Find a Lake fish lists and fisheries designation layers; largest waters first.
Other species near warmouth on the list
- Largemouth bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Smallmouth bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Rock bassSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- BluegillSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- PumpkinseedSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Green sunfishSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Orangespotted sunfishSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- Black crappieSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
- White crappieSunfishes (Centrarchidae)
Pictures of lakes and rivers around Warmouth
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warmouth in Wisconsin, answered briefly
How many warmouth may I keep in Wisconsin?
25 in total; no minimum length on general inland waters; season Open all year. Other waters have their own rows.
How big is the Wisconsin record warmouth?
1 lb. 1 oz. from Eagle Lake in 2001 (hook and line).
Which lakes rate best for warmouth?
2 waters here, starting with Eagle Lake, Racine County and Powers Lake.
Do Wisconsin hatcheries raise warmouth?
The WDNR summary lists none.
Is warmouth native to Wisconsin?
Lepomis gulosus, Sunfishes (Centrarchidae); game fish.
What season dates cover warmouth?
Open all year on general inland waters.
Which Wisconsin license do I need for warmouth?
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 warmouth?
No guide listing mentions it.
Pick a lake for warmouth
Open a listed lake for landings and seasons.