Door County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 4 Door County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Door County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Clark Lake | B | 12.5 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Kangaroo Lake | B | 8.8 ft | 12 ft | 5 |
| Forestville Millpond | D | 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.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Door County?
Europe Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Door County lakes with a documented fishery.