East Branch Blue Mounds Creek trout stocking
Dane County, Wisconsin · stream · about 814 ft elevation
East Branch Blue Mounds Creek was last stocked in 2020; Wisconsin publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 3 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 17 of 28 stocked waters in Dane County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Wisconsin waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: BLACK EARTH CR NR PARK ST BRIDGE @ BLACK EARTH, WI (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Gage height
- 1.61 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at East Branch Blue Mounds Creek
- Tonight50°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday74°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night62°FChance Showers And Thunderstorms54% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday70°FShowers And Thunderstorms90% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday Night63°FShowers And Thunderstorms90% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Thursday69°FRain Showers87% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 2 | 1,500 | 750 | 3.1 in |
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 43 | 22 | 17.5 in |
Stocking history
20201 stocking · 500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly totalLatest date not published | Brown trout | 500 | 3.1 in |
20191 stocking · 1,020 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Brown troutRainbow trout | 1,020 | 10.1 in |
20171 stocking · 23 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Rainbow trout | 23 | 17.5 in |
From Wisconsin fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Wisconsin fishing regulations.
Where is East Branch Blue Mounds Creek?
Dane County, Wisconsin. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near East Branch Blue Mounds Creek
- West Branch Blue Mounds Creekstream · 2 mi7 on record
- Ryan Creekstream · 4 mi2 on record
- Vermont Creekstream · 5 mi6 on record
- Elvers Creekstream · 5 mi2 on record
- Bohn Creekstream · 6 mi5 on record
- Trout Creekstream · 7 mi10 on record
- Salmo Pond (Raemisch Pond)pond · 7 mi16 on record
- Garfoot Creekstream · 7 mi8 on record
All stocked waters in Dane CountyStocked this week in Wisconsin
Questions about East Branch Blue Mounds Creek
- When was East Branch Blue Mounds Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was in 2020 (brown trout, 500 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
- Is East Branch Blue Mounds Creek stocked often?
- Number 17 of 28 stocked waters in Dane County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Wisconsin waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Blue Mounds Creek?
- Brown trout (2 stockings, 1,500 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 43 fish).
- How warm is the water near East Branch Blue Mounds Creek?
- The nearest USGS gage read 60°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Stocking data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fish stocking database, which reports yearly totals per water after verification, without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.