Door County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 4 Door County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Door County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Lake | 6.5 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Clark Lake | 12.5 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Kangaroo Lake | 8.8 ft | 12 ft | 5 |
| Forestville Millpond | 3 ft | 5 ft | 4 |
Door County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Forestville Millpond spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Europe Lake comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023The smallmouth bass sport fishery, Rowley Bay, 2016, 2018, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022The smallmouth bass sport fishery, Washington Island/Detroit Harbor, 2014, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2021The smallmouth bass sport fishery in Sturgeon Bay/Little Sturgeon Bay, 2017, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2016Forestville Millpond Fish Survey 2016Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
- —Smallmouth bass assessments in Door County, 2009-2012Fisheries Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Door County lakes?
Door County, Wisconsin has 6 documented fish species across 4 lakes, including Panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass.
Which Door County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Europe Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Door County lakes with a documented fishery.