Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk Hill Slough fishing
Hill Slough fishing: not stocked since 2015. It was stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2015
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.3 in
- Surface acres
- 8.2
Fish at Hill Slough
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideAnglers can pursue Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike here. Additionally, public land or a park is available within 1000 feet of the lake. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Hill Slough is stocked
Bakkens Pond (3.1 mi), Twin Valley Lake (9.7 mi), Cox Hollow Lake (10.8 mi), and Blackhawk Lake (13.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Bakkens Pond is also stocked with Northern Pike, Twin Valley Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Cox Hollow Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Blackhawk Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 34,000 | 0.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Town of Spring Green, WI
DNR lists one access, Hill Slough Access, a carry-in (hand-launch) site with no trailer ramp, managed by the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway in the Town of Spring Green. The 19-acre spring-fed slough is 7 feet deep at most, with a sand and muck bottom and Riverway land within 1,000 feet.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Hill Slough?
Fishing Hill Slough is as likely for Northern Pike and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Northern Pike was last stocked 2015, averaging 0.3 in. Walleye was last stocked 2015, averaging 0.2 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hill Slough stocked?
Not stocked since 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Hill Slough?
Stocked fish average 0.3 in. Northern Pike average 0.3 in. Walleye average 0.2 in.
How do you get on Hill Slough?
The nearest town is Town of Spring Green, WI. DNR lists one access, Hill Slough Access, a carry-in (hand-launch) site with no trailer ramp, managed by the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway in the Town of Spring Green. The 19-acre spring-fed slough is 7 feet deep at most, with a sand and muck bottom and Riverway land within 1,000 feet.
Which lakes near Hill Slough were stocked more recently?
Bakkens Pond (3.1 mi), Twin Valley Lake (9.7 mi), Cox Hollow Lake (10.8 mi), and Blackhawk Lake (13.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Bakkens Pond is also stocked with Northern Pike, Twin Valley Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Cox Hollow Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Blackhawk Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike.