Ice Fishing
Rome’s lakes stay active all winter long, drawing anglers out for one of the area’s most popular cold-weather traditions. From setting tip-ups to drilling through the ice, ice fishing in Rome offers a classic Wisconsin winter experience with plenty of nearby lakes, guides, and seasonal events.
Best Ice Fishing Lakes
Petenwell Flowage
Species: Walleye, pike, crappie, yellow perch, panfish
Wisconsin’s second-largest body of water offers expansive ice fishing opportunities and a wide variety of species during the winter season.
23,040 acres • Max depth 48 ft • Strong multi-species fishing
Castle Rock Lake
Species: Walleye, pike, crappie, yellow perch, panfish
One of Wisconsin’s premier fishing destinations, Castle Rock Lake offers scenic surroundings, year-round angling opportunities, and a diverse fishery.
16,000+ acres • Fourth-largest lake in Wisconsin • Productive winter fishery
Lake Arrowhead
Species: Walleye, pike, panfish
A convenient local option with public access, Lake Arrowhead is a solid choice for anglers targeting deeper holes, drop-offs, and shoreline transition areas.
350 acres • Max depth 30 ft • Public landing with parking
Lake Camelot
Species: Walleye, pike, panfish
Made up of Upper and Lower Camelot, this lake system offers multiple structure changes and access points that can be productive in winter.
Lower Camelot: 260 acres • Upper Camelot: 191 acres • Public landing on Lower Camelot
Local Ice Fishing Guides
Team Walleye Guys
Guide Service
A licensed and insured guide service with more than 50 years of combined experience on the Wisconsin River, Petenwell Flowage, and surrounding waters. Ice fishing trips are available, and equipment, bait, and tackle are provided.
50+ years combined experience • Equipment provided • Ice fishing available
715-459-7078 | teamwalleyeguys@gmail.com | teamwalleyeguys.com
J-Mata Fishing
Guided by a lifelong central Wisconsin angler with decades of tournament and guiding experience on Petenwell, the Wisconsin River, and inland lakes. Ice fishing trips are also available.
20 years of guiding experience • USCG Captain’s License • Fully insured
715-340-5076 | walleye.mata@yahoo.com | j-matafishing.com
Ice Fishing Events
Winter in Rome also brings a number of annual community fisherees, giving anglers even more ways to get out on the ice throughout the season. The page lists four named events plus a note that the Lake Camelot Fisheree is held in conjunction with a Wisconsin DNR Free Fishing Day.
Petenwell Palooza
Second Saturday in January
The Lure Bar & Grill - 1735 Archer Lane
Lake Sherwood Fisheree
Third Saturday of January
The Sherwood Lodge - 1146 West Queens Way
Ducks Unlimited Fisheree
January 24 at 8am
The Lure Bar & Grill - 1735 Archer Lane
Lake Camelot Fisheree
in conjunction with a Wisconsin DNR Free Fishing Day
Third Saturday of February
The Camelot Lodge - 298 Leisure Lane
Bait, Tackle & Supplies
Rome Outdoors
A convenient stop for live bait, tackle, fishing supplies, and other outdoor essentials in nearby Nekoosa.
Winter hours: Mon-Sat 6am-4pm • Sun 6am-3pm
Buckhorn Store
A nearby stop for fishing gear, bait, convenience items, and grab-and-go food before or after a day on the ice.
Sun-Thu 7am-8pm • Fri-Sat 7am-9pm
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