Welcome to our Price County, WI Fishing Home Page

Price County, Wisconsin is located in north central Wisconsin, between the popular towns of Hayward and Minocqua.  The county is known for its natural resources, including woods and waters. Price County offers many outdoor recreational activities, including: Golfing, ATV riding, Auto tours, Cross country skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Ice skating. Price County also has over 700 acres of county parks and campgrounds. Other attractions include: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Flambeau River State Forest


Primary Species of Fish


Walleye, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass & Northern Pike

The area lakes, rivers and flowages are home to some very good fishing for a variety of fish species.  This area has good smallmouth bass fishing on the rivers and flowages in the county.  Many of the smaller lakes in the area are good for largemouth bass.  Walleye are the preferred target for most anglers and there are plenty of places to catch a few walleye for the table.  Muskie are common in this area and there are some big muskie here too.  You will also find northern pike in the area waters with some quality fish mixed in.


Secondary Species of Fish


Perch, Crappie & Bluegill

There are plenty of panfish in this area, but plan on sorting through plenty of smaller fish as you search for the bigger panfish to take home for the fish fry.  Crappie and bluegill are the dominant panfish in many of the waters throughout the county.


Price County, WI Fishing Tips


We have plenty of fishing tips in the following sections:

Area Waters

Larger Lakes

The Fish

Fishing Calendar


Price County, WI Fishing Regulations


Our area waters page will give you links to the specific lakes in the area so you can view their DNR pages directly.