Today on Sidie Hollow
· Tomorrow & the week: Lake Report or Premium →Best fishing times
All fishTimes by species available in Premium
Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Sidie Hollow is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.7
PerchPanfish, abundant7.7
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.7
LargemouthAbundant7.7How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 2,867 rainbow trout yearling, 10.1" |
| 2023 | 2,751 rainbow trout yearling, 10.7" |
| 2020 | 933 rainbow trout yearling, 8.95" |
| 2019 | 451 rainbow trout yearling, 9.6" 167 rainbow trout yearling, 9.3" |
| 2018 | 532 brook trout yearling, 9" |
The DNR has 5 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Sidie Hollow
Reports & estimateReviews
No reviews yetNear Sidie Hollow
Local dealsLocal bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business
Sidie Hollow board
Catches & reportsLakes near Sidie Hollow
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Valley LakeVernon | 13.4 | 51 | 18 ft |
Sidie Hollow questions
How deep is Sidie Hollow Lake?
Sidie Hollow Lake is 22 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 35 acres.
What fish are in Sidie Hollow Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (abundant) and trout (common).
Where is the boat launch on Sidie Hollow Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sidie Hollow Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Sidie Hollow Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Sidie Hollow Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,867 rainbow trout (yearling).
Fish it longer
Today's sheet is always free. Planning ahead takes a report or Premium.Lake Sheet
- Today's best fishing times, all fish
- Wind, weather, sun and moon
- Depth map with depths labeled
- Rules, license and species ratings
- The printable two-page sheet
Lake Report
- Your trip, up to 14 days
- Pick your species
- What to use, where, when and how, every day
- Times by species on the bite clocks
Premium
- Every lake, every day: times by species
- Up to 25 full Lake Reports a season; more at $9 each or 25 for $49
- Tomorrow and the week ahead on any lake
- Stocking alerts for your lakes
Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.