Marathon County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 3 Marathon County lakes.
Panfish
Other Species
Marathon County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Lake | 6 ft | 13 ft | 3 |
| Pike Lake | 5 ft | 34 ft | 4 |
| Big Eau Pleine Southeast Point Lake | 1.5 ft | 46 ft | 4 |
Marathon County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Wisconsin River walleye recruitment survey, 2025Walleye Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Big Eau Pleine Reservoir comprehensive survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- —Lake DuBay comprehensive survey 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
- —Pike Lake comprehensive survey 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
- —Wadley Lake summer survey 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Marathon County lakes?
Marathon County, Wisconsin has 6 documented fish species across 3 lakes, including Northern Pike, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Musky.
Which Marathon County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Big Bass Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Marathon County lakes with a documented fishery.