Big Roche A Cri Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Wind & weather

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What Big Roche A Cri is best for

DNR data

BluegillPanfish, abundant

8.0

PerchPanfish, abundant

8.0

CrappiePanfish, abundant

8.0

LargemouthAbundant

8.0

Northern pikeCommon

6.5

WalleyePresent · stocked

5.6

How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 20 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07

Walleye	15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Northern pike	26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
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

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public

Access Off Sth 13Directions
Access Nr Cottonville And 13thDirections

Bottomsand 75% · muck 25%

WaterMesotrophic

Lake groupBig Roche-A-Cri Lake P & R District

Stocking

DNR records

2022	1,083 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2020	1,079 walleye large fingerling, 6.8"
2018	1,083 walleye large fingerling, 6.43"
2017	185 northern pike large fingerling, 8.7"
2016	1,083 walleye large fingerling, 6.55" 205 northern pike large fingerling, 8.1"

The DNR has 11 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Big Roche A Cri

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Arkdale Lake (Millpond)Adams	3.8	55	6 ft
Friendship Lake (Millpond)Adams	5.5	115	16 ft
Petenwell LakeWood	9.2	23,040	44 ft
Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)Adams	10.2	246	27 ft
Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)Adams	10.5	350	30 ft
Camelot LakeAdams	10.8	445	24 ft
Castle Rock LakeAdams	11.9	13,955	36 ft
Pleasant LakeMarquette	14	127	30 ft

Big Roche A Cri questions

How deep is Big Roche A Cri Lake?

Big Roche A Cri Lake is 20 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 217 acres.

What fish are in Big Roche A Cri Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (abundant), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Big Roche A Cri Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access Off Sth 13 and Access Nr Cottonville And 13th.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Roche A Cri Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Big Roche A Cri Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Big Roche A Cri Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 1,083 walleye (large fingerling).

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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 2026-10-07.

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