Lake Wausau Fishing near Rothschild, Wisconsin

Lake Wausau is a reservoir located just .5 miles from Rothschild, in Marathon County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rock bass, smallmouth bass, bullhead, crappie, sunfish, catfish, bream/bluegill, sauger, walleye, perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, drum, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, carp, green sunfish, sucker, northern pike, panfish, muskie, black bullhead, pumpkinseed and sturgeon here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing, trolling, baitcasting or casting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Wausau. Alternate names for this reservoir include Lake Wausau 4016.

Join us as we discuss the Wisconsin Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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