Johnny Darter
Etheostoma nigrum · Percidae
About this fish
- Spawning
- April and May
- Largest length
- up to 7.2 cm (3 inches)
- Lifespan
- up to 4 years
- Matures at
- about 1 years old
Values come from a national database of the United States, not Wisconsin surveys: maximum length is the species' largest recorded anywhere, and spawning months are range-wide (Wisconsin timing, in a colder climate, can be later).
USGS FishTraits 14.3 (CC0). Credit: Frimpong and Angermeier, U.S. Geological Survey.
868 open records of this fish in Wisconsin were used here.
Lakes where it has been recorded
From open fish survey and museum records. A record shows the fish was found near the lake in that year, not that it is there now.
Showing 12 of 198 lakes
- Bootjack LakeOneida County44 acres · 19 ft deeprecorded 2026 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Lake SuperiorWisconsinrecorded 1922 to 2025 (3 records)stocked, recorded
- Crampton LakeVilas County59 acres · 31 ft deeprecorded 2018 to 2021 (3 records)recorded
- Lake MichiganWisconsin0.4 acresrecorded 1932 to 2016 (6 records)stocked, recorded
- Otter PondSheboygan County3.0 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2009 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Rice LakeWalworth County137 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2009 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Solberg LakePrice County859 acres · 16 ft deeprecorded 2003 to 2008 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Big Stone LakeOneida County548 acres · 57 ft deeprecorded 2006 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Buckskin LakeVilas County634 acres · 22 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Cedar LakeSt Croix County1,107 acres · 28 ft deeprecorded 2003 to 2006 (3 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Howell LakeForest County177 acres · 16 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Kentuck LakeForest County957 acres · 40 ft deeprecorded 2003 to 2006 (3 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Lake ChetekBarron County770 acres · 22 ft deeprecorded 2003 to 2006 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lake OnalaskaLacrosse County7,688 acres · 40 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Laurel LakeOneida County232 acres · 27 ft deeprecorded 2006 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- Mallalieu LakeSt Croix County270 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 1928 to 2006 (4 records)Lowrecorded
- Manson LakeOneida County236 acres · 54 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Namekagon LakeBayfield County3,227 acres · 50 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- North Nokomis LakeOneida County476 acres · 73 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Peshtigo LakeForest County156 acres · 4 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Snipe LakeVilas County239 acres · 15 ft deeprecorded 2006 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- South Harper LakeTaylor County80 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Spirit LakeTaylor County126 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 2006 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Ballard LakeVilas County505 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Big Saint Germain LakeVilas County1,617 acres · 42 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 2005 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Caldron Falls ReservoirMarinette County1,018 acres · 40 ft deeprecorded 2003 to 2005 (2 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Christie LakeOconto County387 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Delton LakeSauk County267 acres · 16 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Drummond LakeBayfield County99 acres · 49 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Elm LakeOneida County35 acres · 14 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Hay Meadow FlowageForest County241 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 2005 (2 records)recorded
- Johnson Falls Flowage 647Marinette County158 acres · 37 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Jungle LakeForest County182 acres · 14 ft deeprecorded 2005 (3 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Lac Vieux DesertVilas County2,853 acres · 38 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 2005 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lake Eau GalleDunn County351 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lake LauraVilas County599 acres · 43 ft deeprecorded 2005 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Lake WaubesaDane County2,080 acres · 34 ft deeprecorded 2004 to 2005 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lost LakeVilas County544 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lower Kimball LakeWashburn County129 acres · 6 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Petty LakeSawyer County15 acres · 7 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Pine LakeIron County312 acres · 41 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Red Cedar LakeWashburn County1,841 acres · 53 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Red LakeDouglas County258 acres · 37 ft deeprecorded 1973 to 2005 (4 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Rhinelander FlowageOneida County1,326 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2005 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Rice LakeWashburn County132 acres · 11 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Round LakePrice County726 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Spring LakeWashburn County211 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Spring LakeWashburn County54 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Stone LakeWashburn County523 acres · 49 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Thunder LakeOneida County172 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Turner LakeVilas County149 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 2005 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Turtle LakeOneida County53 acres · 15 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Two Sisters LakeOneida County719 acres · 63 ft deeprecorded 2005 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Allequash LakeVilas County426 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 1933 to 2004 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Apeekwa LakeVilas County188 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Bond LakeDouglas County292 acres · 67 ft deeprecorded 1982 to 2004 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Cedar LakeIron County191 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Clear LakeRusk County95 acres · 74 ft deeprecorded 2004 (3 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Crystal LakeVilas County88 acres · 67 ft deeprecorded 1996 to 2004 (3 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Dairyland Reservoir (Flambeau)Rusk County1,745 acres · 70 ft deeprecorded 2004 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Duck LakeBarron County100 acres · 26 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Friess LakeWashington County117 acres · 48 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Ladysmith FlowageRusk County288 acres · 19 ft deeprecorded 2000 to 2004 (3 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Lake MendotaDane County9,842 acres · 82 ft deeprecorded 1961 to 2004 (4 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lipsett LakeBurnett County393 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 2004 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Little Spider LakeVilas County235 acres · 23 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Maple LakeOneida County144 acres · 15 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Mary LakeOconto County156 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 2004 (2 records)recorded
- Minnow LakeBurnett County57 acres · 50 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Minong Flowage(L Nancy)Douglas County1,564 acres · 21 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Nicaboyne LakeBurnett County291 acres · 34 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Pelican LakeOneida County3,585 acres · 39 ft deeprecorded 2004 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Pipe LakePolk County345 acres · 68 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Sawyer LakeLanglade County168 acres · 30 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Tomahawk LakeBayfield County134 acres · 42 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Upper Eau Claire LakeBayfield County996 acres · 92 ft deeprecorded 2002 to 2004 (3 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Upper Gresham LakeVilas County366 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Waubee LakeOconto County137 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Wazeecha LakePortage County148 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2004 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Amacoy LakeRusk County278 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 1928 to 2003 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Big LakeVilas County835 acres · 61 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Birch LakeVilas County528 acres · 45 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Boulder LakeVilas County524 acres · 23 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- Circle Lily LakeVilas County223 acres · 35 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Clam LakeBurnett County1,207 acres · 11 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Lowrecorded
- Dunn LakeWashburn County193 acres · 39 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Grandfather FlowageLincoln County223 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Halsey LakeFlorence County512 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Jersey City FlowageLincoln County433 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- Kawaguesaga LakeOneida County670 acres · 44 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 2003 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Killarney LakeOneida County421 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lake MohawksinLincoln County1,910 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Lowrecorded
- Lily LakeForest County211 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Lower Eau Claire LakeBayfield County802 acres · 41 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- McGrath LakeOneida County53 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Middle McKenzie LakeBurnett County530 acres · 45 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Minocqua LakeOneida County1,360 acres · 60 ft deeprecorded 1934 to 2003 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Neshonoc LakeLacrosse County737 acres · 11 ft deeprecorded 1999 to 2003 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Owen PondClark County18 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 2003 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Pine LakeForest County1,670 acres · 14 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Pioneer LakeVilas County427 acres · 27 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Plum LakeVilas County1,108 acres · 57 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Round LakeBurnett County204 acres · 27 ft deeprecorded 1968 to 2003 (2 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Spooner LakeWashburn County1,092 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 1928 to 2003 (3 records)Clearrecorded
- Stormy LakeVilas County522 acres · 63 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Swan LakeColumbia County406 acres · 82 ft deeprecorded 2003 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Upper Post LakeOneida County757 acres · 14 ft deeprecorded 2001 to 2003 (3 records)stocked, recorded
- Birch LakeBayfield County129 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 2002 (2 records)Lowrecorded
- Chequamegon Waters FlowageTaylor County2,714 acres · 22 ft deeprecorded 2002 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Elk Creek LakeEau Claire County54 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 2002 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Ellwood LakeFlorence County132 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 2002 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Indian School LakeSawyer County46 acres · 6 ft deeprecorded 2001 to 2002 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- Lake Saint CroixPierce County4,668 acres · 60 ft deeprecorded 1899 to 2002 (8 records)recorded
- Wilson LakePrice County351 acres · 11 ft deeprecorded 2002 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Fireside LakesWisconsin211 acresrecorded 2001 (3 records)stocked, recorded
- Hasbrook LakeOneida County302 acres · 50 ft deeprecorded 2001 (2 records)Clearrecorded
- Lower McKenzie LakeWashburn County185 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 2001 (2 records)Clearrecorded
- Meder LakeAshland County135 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 2001 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Pickle LakeBurnett County20 acres · 20 ft deeprecorded 2001 (2 records)Moderaterecorded
- Bishop LakeForest County287 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Devils LakeBurnett County1,001 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Duroy LakePrice County379 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 2000 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Ess LakeIron County55 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Gile FlowageIron County3,384 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Gordon LakeAshland County142 acres · 28 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukesha County271 acres · 36 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Tranus LakeWashburn County175 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 2000 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Echo LakeIron County220 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 1999 (2 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Lake ChippewaSawyer County15,300 acres · 92 ft deeprecorded 1984 to 1999 (4 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Midge LakeVilas County8.0 acres · 38 ft deeprecorded 1998 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Gilbert LakeWaushara County141 acres · 65 ft deeprecorded 1997 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Kettle Moraine LakeFond du Lac County227 acres · 30 ft deeprecorded 1997 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Little Saint Germain LakeVilas County980 acres · 53 ft deeprecorded 1997 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Sevenmile LakeForest County503 acres · 43 ft deeprecorded 1997 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Little Arbor Vitae LakeVilas County534 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 1996 (3 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lawrence PondMarquette County221 acres · 14 ft deeprecorded 1990 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Nelson Lake (Totagatic Flow)Sawyer County2,503 acres · 33 ft deeprecorded 1984 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Perch LakeMonroe County33 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 1983 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Totagatic FlowageSawyer County479 acres · 12 ft deeprecorded 1980 (1 record)recorded
- Dowling LakeDouglas County154 acres · 13 ft deeprecorded 1977 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Sweet LakeBayfield County88 acres · 38 ft deeprecorded 1977 (2 records)Clearrecorded
- Hidden Valley Lake 1Lafayette County26 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 1975 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Lac La BelleWaukesha County1,164 acres · 45 ft deeprecorded 1974 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Hart LakeBayfield County259 acres · 54 ft deeprecorded 1973 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Yellow LakeBurnett County2,287 acres · 31 ft deeprecorded 1972 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Porcupine LakeBayfield County75 acres · 33 ft deeprecorded 1971 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Hayward LakeSawyer County247 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 1928 to 1967 (2 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Spring LakeSawyer County220 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 1967 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Lake PepinPepin County25,494 acresrecorded 1966 (2 records)recorded
- Muskellunge LakeAshland County22 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 1963 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Coffee LakeBayfield County54 acres · 16 ft deeprecorded 1961 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Indianhead FlowagePolk County776 acres · 57 ft deeprecorded 1959 (1 record)recorded
- Long LakeWashburn County3,290 acres · 74 ft deeprecorded 1928 to 1959 (3 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Trout LakeVilas County3,816 acres · 117 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 1954 (2 records)Clearstocked, recorded
- Lake WandawegaWalworth County119 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 1951 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Apple River FlowagePolk County639 acres · 18 ft deeprecorded 1925 to 1928 (2 records)stocked, recorded
- Balsam LakePolk County2,054 acres · 37 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Big Devil LakeWashburn County162 acres · 75 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Butternut LakeAshland County1,006 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)stocked, recorded
- Crowley FlowagePrice County422 acres · 23 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)recorded
- Elk LakePrice County88 acres · 25 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Grindstone LakeSawyer County3,111 acres · 60 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Lake IvanhoeWalworth County42 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Little Wood LakeBurnett County207 acres · 23 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- McKenzie LakeWashburn County1,185 acres · 71 ft deeprecorded 1928 (2 records)Moderatestocked, recorded
- North Twin LakePolk County135 acres · 27 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Pine Lake (Somerset)T31nr19ws10St Croix County89 acres · 19 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)recorded
- Potato LakeRusk County534 acres · 40 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Smith LakeSawyer County323 acres · 29 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Warner LakeBurnett County176 acres · 75 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Whitefish LakeSawyer County786 acres · 105 ft deeprecorded 1928 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Big Eau Pleine ReservoirMarathon County6,830 acres · 46 ft deeprecorded 1927 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Douglas PondJackson County16 acres · 7 ft deeprecorded 1927 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Fox LakeDodge County2,625 acres · 19 ft deeprecorded 1927 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Lake WisconsinColumbia County9,000 acres · 24 ft deeprecorded 1927 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Marinuka LakeTrempealeau County98 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 1927 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Bear LakeWaupaca County194 acres · 62 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Clearrecorded
- Black Otter Lake (Hortonville)Outagamie County75 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Lake NoquebayMarinette County2,409 acres · 51 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Lower Red LakeShawano County28 acresrecorded 1926 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Pigeon LakeWaupaca County163 acres · 10 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Pike LakeMarathon County205 acres · 34 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Townsend FlowageOconto County476 acres · 30 ft deeprecorded 1926 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Big Arbor Vitae LakeVilas County1,090 acres · 41 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Moderatestocked, recorded
- Dates MillpondMarquette County96 acres · 6 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)recorded
- Fairwater PondFond du Lac County8.0 acres · 6 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Lowrecorded
- Grand Lake (Millpond)Green Lake County234 acres · 8 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Moderaterecorded
- Jordan LakeAdams County213 acres · 79 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Little Green LakeGreen Lake County466 acres · 28 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Madeline LakeVilas County159 acres · 17 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)recorded
- Mason LakeAdams County855 acres · 9 ft deeprecorded 1925 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Metonga LakeForest County2,157 acres · 79 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Ottertail SpringsPrice County3.0 acres · 6 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)recorded
- Park LakeColumbia County312 acres · 27 ft deeprecorded 1925 (2 records)Lowstocked, recorded
- Spring LakeColumbia County24 acres · 32 ft deeprecorded 1925 (1 record)Lowstocked, recorded
- Goose PondPepin County32 acresrecorded 1899 (1 record)recorded
- Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha County767 acres · 62 ft deeprecorded 1860 (1 record)Clearstocked, recorded
- Mud LakeDoor County155 acres · 5 ft deeprecorded (1 record)Lowrecorded