When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch,. NOTE: This list may not be all inclusive of all speices present in Rock River.
Is the Rock River good for fishing?
The Rock River is one of the best rivers in the state for catching trophy size flathead catfish. A survey was done in 2018. Sites were all sampled using an electrofishing boat, which is generally less effective at collecting catfish due to their propensity to dwell near the bottom of the river.
What can you catch in the Rock River?
Fortunately the river is up to the task, with populations of channel catfish, walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, sauger, white bass, bluegill, flathead catfish, drum and bullheads.
What fish are in the Rock River in Wisconsin?
Lake Koshkonong and Rock River Basin provides an ideal playground for water sport enthusiasts and has long been one of Southern Wisconsin's best kept secrets….Fish Species Present:
- Bluegill.
- Lake Sturgeon.
- Largemouth Bass.
- Muskellunge (Muskie)
- Northern Pike.
- Smallmouth Bass.
- Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie)
- Walleye.
Is there catfish in Rock River?
Channel catfish are extremely abundant in the Rock River in most all areas.
What’s the deepest part of the Rock River?
The main channel is that portion of the river between main channel border habitats. It is usually the deepest, swiftest, part of the river with no brush or debris to provide fish cover and is favored by catfish.
Are there Muskie in the Rock River?
Ironically, the cold-weather periods are prime time for muskies on the Rock River from the state line south to Sterling-Rock Falls. Most Rock River muskies are hooked by anglers chasing walleyes within a mile from dams at Rockton, Rockford and Oregon.
Are there sturgeon in the Rock River?
While most of the catfishing world is familiar with big flathead catfish in the Rock River, the sturgeon fishing community, as small as it may be, might be taking some notes about the Rock River now.