Fishing Intelligence
Freshwater species.
Season dates, biology, habitat, and stocking history for 8 Upper Midwest freshwater species — sourced directly from state DNR agencies.
All Species
8 species covered.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Cool, clear lakes and rivers with gravel/rock bottoms
View species guideNorthern Pike
Esox lucius
Weedy bays, shallow lakes, river backwaters
View species guideMuskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Large, clear lakes and rivers with extensive weed growth
View species guideLargemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Warm, vegetated lakes, ponds, and slow rivers
View species guideBluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
Warm, shallow lakes with aquatic vegetation
View species guideRainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Cold, clear streams and stocked lakes
View species guideSmallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rocky lakes, clear rivers, gravel and boulder substrates
View species guideCrappie
Pomoxis spp. (Black Crappie P. nigromaculatus, White Crappie P. annularis)
Weedy lakes, brush piles, submerged timber
View species guide