Inch Lake

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Waterbody Regulations

• Only artificial lures may be used

Special Species Regulations

• Walleye, sauger, and hybrids: May 4, 2024 to March 2, 2025: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Cisco and whitefish: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Lake sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
• Paddlefish: Closed: No fishing allowed.
• Rock, yellow, and white bass: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Rough fish: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Round goby: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a wdnr office.
• Ruffe: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a wdnr office.
• Shovelnose sturgeon: Closed: No fishing allowed.
• White perch: Open All Year: The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a wdnr office.
• Panfish: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Catfish: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass: April 1, 2024 to May 3, 2024: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Smallmouth bass: May 4, 2024 to June 14, 2024: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Largemouth bass: May 4, 2024 to June 14, 2024: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Muskellunge and hybrids: May 25, 2024 to December 31, 2024: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Northern pike: May 4, 2024 to March 2, 2025: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
• Trout: See specific regulations: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/trout/.
• Bullheads: Open All Year: Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).