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Wisconsin River (Stevens Point to Wisconsin Dells)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Wisconsin River (Stevens Point to Wisconsin Dells), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
3 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury, PFOS
Wisconsin also has statewide guidance
Wisconsin publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 26 recommendations covering 15 species — in addition to anything listed for Wisconsin River (Stevens Point to Wisconsin Dells) below.
Strictest statewide rule: Common Carp — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PCB.
What's safe to eat from Wisconsin River (Stevens Point to Wisconsin Dells)
Northern Pike
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-04-12
Smallmouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated PFOS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-04-12
Walleye
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-04-12
Is it legal to keep?
These are Wisconsin's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 40" min | 1 | 05-25 – 12-31 | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-03 – 03-01 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-03 – 03-01 |
| Bluegill | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Wisconsin — Wisconsin DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 5.0 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.