Upper St. Croix Lake
Upper St. Croix Lake is an 828-acre lake in Douglas County near Solon Springs with a maximum depth of 22 feet and an average near 13 feet. WDNR lists northern pike as abundant and panfish, largemouth bass and walleye as common, with musky and smallmouth bass present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Upper St. Croix Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 4 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; combined bag, only 1 smallmouth and it must be over 18 in | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; catch and release only May 2 to Jun 19, 2026 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Jun 6, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Trout See specific trout regulations | Varies | Varies |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Jim's Bait & Convenience StoreNearby2995 Lake Rd, Solon Springs, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Sand, gravel and rock bottom; fish weed edges and transitions
- Northern pike are plentiful; use leaders
- Combined bass limit allows only one smallmouth over 18 in after June 19; confirm current rules
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.