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Wisconsin State Record Fish

As published by dnr.wisconsin.gov, checked Sep 17, 2026. 86 records. Wisconsin fishing tournaments

Wisconsin state fish: Muskellunge (freshwater). Records kept by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (agency website ↗).

SpeciesRecordYearWaterCountySource
Alewife 0 lbs. 3.2 oz. 2023 Lake Michigan Milwaukee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
American Eel 3 lbs. 6 oz.#14 of 14 states 1997 Lake Superior Ashland dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Salmon 23 lbs. 15 oz.#3 of 13 states 1980 Lake Michigan Milwaukee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bighead Carp 67 lbs. 3.2 oz.#7 of 10 states 2022 Wisconsin River Sauk dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigmouth Buffalo 76 lbs. 8 oz.#1 of 18 states 2013 Petenwell Flowage Adams dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Bullhead 5 lbs. 8 oz.#4 of 18 states 1989 Big Falls Flowage Rusk dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Crappie 4 lbs. 8 oz.#8 of 34 states 1967 Gile Flowage Iron dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blackstripe Topminnow 0 lbs. 0.32 oz. 2019 Mukwonago River Waukesha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluegill 2 lbs. 9.8 oz.#24 of 40 states 1995 Green Bay Brown dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluntnose Minnow 0 lbs. 0.4 oz. 2019 Mukwonago River Waukesha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bowfin 13 lbs. 1 oz.#17 of 27 states 1980 Willow Flowage Oneida dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brook (inland) Trout 9 lbs. 15 oz. 1944 Prairie River Lincoln dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brook (outlying) Trout 10 lbs. 1 oz.#1 of 33 states as Brook Trout 1999 Lake Michigan Ozaukee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brown (inland) Trout 18 lbs. 6 oz. 1984 Lake Geneva Walworth dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brown (outlying) Trout 41 lbs. 8 oz.#1 of 36 states as Brown Trout 2010 Lake Michigan Racine dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brown Bullhead 4 lbs. 2 oz.#19 of 30 states 2006 Little Green Lake Green Lake dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Burbot 18 lbs. 2 oz.#7 of 16 states 2002 Lake Superior Bayfield dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Channel Catfish 44 lbs. 0 oz.#7 of 40 states 1962 Wisconsin River Columbia dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Chinook Salmon 44 lbs. 15 oz.#6 of 16 states 1994 Lake Michigan Door dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cisco 4 lbs. 12.8 oz.#4 of 7 states 2023 Chain O' Lakes Waupaca dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Coho Salmon 26 lbs. 1.9 oz.#3 of 16 states 1999 Lake Michigan Milwaukee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common Carp 57 lbs. 2 oz.#5 of 37 states 1966 Lake Wisconsin Columbia dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common Shiner 0 lbs. 4.0 oz. 2017 Mukwonago Waukesha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Creek Chub 0 lbs.12.0 oz.#2 of 5 states 2018 Amnicon Lake Douglas dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Drum (Sheepshead) 35 lbs. 4 oz.#10 of 32 states as Freshwater Drum 1992 Mississippi River Crawford dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
European Rudd 1 lb. 3 oz. 1991 North Lake Waukesha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Flathead Catfish 74 lbs. 5.1 oz.#20 of 31 states 2001 Mississippi River Vernon dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gizzard Shad 4 lbs. 7 oz.#2 of 9 states 1982 Lake Michigan Ozaukee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Golden Redhorse 5 lbs. 2.2 oz.#1 of 6 states 2022 Mississippi River La Crosse dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Golden Shiner 0 lbs. 9.1 oz.#4 of 7 states 2021 Lake Mendota Dane dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Greater Redhorse 10 lbs. 10.4 oz. 2024 Yellow River Burnett dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Green Sunfish 1 lb. 9 oz.#10 of 24 states 1967 Wind Lake Racine dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hornyhead Chub 0 lbs. 7.3 oz. 2024 Little Platte River Grant dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hybrid Striped Bass 13 lbs. 14.2 oz.#22 of 26 states 2002 Lake Columbia Columbia dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Johnny Darter 0 lbs. 0.16 oz. 2020 Menomonee River Waukesha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Kokanee Salmon 2 lbs. 8.2 oz.#11 of 12 states as Kokanee 2007 Upper Bass Lake Menominee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lake (inland) Trout 35 lbs. 4 oz. 1957 Big Green Lake Green Lake dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lake (outlying) Trout 47 lbs. 0 oz.#5 of 25 states as Lake Trout 1946 Lake Superior Bayfield dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lake Sturgeon 170 lbs. 10 oz. 1979 Yellow Lake Burnett dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lake Whitefish 12 lbs. 6.4 oz.#3 of 11 states 2013 Lake Michigan Sheboygan dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Largemouth Bass 11 lbs. 3 oz.#33 of 43 states 1940 Lake Ripley Jefferson dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Logperch 0 lbs. 0.80 oz. 2023 Lake Winnebago Fond du lac dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longnose Gar 21 lbs. 4 oz.#19 of 25 states 1990 Wisconsin River Richland dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longnose Sucker 4 lbs. 1 oz.#3 of 6 states 2025 Menominee River Marinette dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mooneye 2 lbs. 6.6 oz.#1 of 7 states 2014 Mississippi River La Crosse dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mottled Sculpin 0 lbs. 1.1 oz. 2022 Rush River St. Croix dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Muskellunge 69 lbs. 11 oz.#2 of 22 states 1949 Chippewa Flowage Sawyer dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Northern Hog Sucker 1 lb. 13 oz.#5 of 8 states 2004 Fox River Green Lake dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Northern Pike 38 lbs. 0 oz.#4 of 33 states 1952 Lake Puckaway Green Lake dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Orangespotted Sunfish 0 lbs. 0.48 oz. 2024 Crawfish River Dodge dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Pink Salmon 6 lbs. 1.9 oz.#4 of 8 states 1999 Lake Michigan Kewaunee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Pinook (chinook x pink) Salmon 12 lbs.7.4 oz. 2022 Lake Michigan Kewaunee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Pumpkinseed 1 lb. 3.4 oz.#10 of 22 states 2020 Silver Lake Washington dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Quillback Carpsucker 13 lbs. 8.8 oz.#2 of 6 states 2022 Wolf River Waupaca dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow (inland) Trout 12 lbs. 3 oz. 2006 Elbow Lake Marinette dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow (outlying) Trout 27 lbs. 2 oz.#8 of 39 states as Rainbow Trout 1997 Lake Michigan Kewaunee dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Smelt 0 lbs. 5.5 oz. 2022 Green Bay Door dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rock Bass 2 lbs. 15 oz.#4 of 26 states 1990 Shadow Lake Waupaca dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Round Goby 0 lb. 5.3 oz 2008 Lake Michigan Manitowoc dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sauger 6 lbs. 6.7 oz.#11 of 25 states 2009 Mississippi River Pierce dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Saugeye 8 lbs. 14.7 oz.#13 of 18 states 2009 Wisconsin River Columbia dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shorthead Redhorse 4 lbs. 5.4 oz.#5 of 8 states 2025 Wisconsin River Sauk dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shortnose Gar 4 lbs. 5.4 oz#11 of 12 states 2015 Fox River Outagamie dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shovelnose Sturgeon 7 lbs. 13.1 oz.#6 of 10 states 2017 Mississippi River Vernon dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Silver Chub 0 lbs. 1.6 oz. 2023 Wisconsin River Richland dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Silver Redhorse 11 lbs. 7 oz.#2 of 8 states 1985 Plum Creek Vilas dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Slimy Sculpin 0 lbs. 0.8 oz. 2016 Kinnickinnic River St. Croix dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 9 lbs. 1 oz.#9 of 40 states 1950 Indian Lake Oneida dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Buffalo 20 lbs 1999 Milwaukee River Washington dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Splake (Lk x Bk) Trout 17 lbs. 14.5 oz. 2002 Green Bay Marinette dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spottail Shiner 0 lbs. 0.80 oz. 2024 Sugar Creek Door dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Sucker 4 lbs. 10.2 oz. 2018 Lake Onalaska La Crosse dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Stonecat 0 lbs.5.4 oz. 2017 Prairie River Lincoln dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Striped Bass 1 lb. 9.3 oz. 1996 Fox River Kenosha dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger (Bk x Br, inland) Trout 2 lb. 1 oz. 2018 Private pond Racine dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger (Bk x Br, outlying) Trout 20 lbs. 13 oz.#1 of 14 states as Tiger Trout 1978 Lake Michigan Sheboygan dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger Muskellunge 51 lbs. 3 oz.#2 of 22 states 1919 Lac Vieux Desert Vilas dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Walleye 18 lbs. 0 oz.#10 of 37 states 1933 High Lake Vilas dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warmouth 1 lb. 1 oz.#18 of 20 states 2001 Eagle Lake Racine dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Bass 5 lbs. 3.8 oz.#12 of 31 states 2019 Mississippi River Vernon dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Crappie 3 lb. 13.1 oz.#20 of 28 states 2003 Cranberry Marsh Monroe dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Perch 1 lb. 9.6 oz.#18 of 18 states 2023 Green Bay Door dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Sucker 6 lbs. 2 oz.#6 of 16 states 1997 Miller Flowage Taylor dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bass 2 lbs. 13.8 oz.#4 of 15 states 2025 Lake Mendota Dane dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bullhead 4 lbs. 5 oz.#6 of 17 states 2021 White Mound Park Lake Sauk dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Perch 3 lbs. 4 oz.#4 of 36 states 1954 Lake Winnebago Winnebago dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.

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