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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.7
BluegillPanfish, present · stocked5.2
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked5.2
Northern pikePresent · stocked5.2
MuskyPresent4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | See specific species regulations in this groupOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
3 public- Access Off Golden DrDirections
- Access Nr The End Of 1st Dr And Grouse CtDirections
- Lake Mason AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 7,965 northern pike small fingerling, 5.6" 9,144 bluegill large fingerling, 1.6" 8,803 black crappie large fingerling, 1.8" |
| 2019 | 350 northern pike large fingerling, 13" 3,000 bluegill adult, 4" 33,560 bluegill large fingerling, 0.75" |
| 2017 | 500 northern pike large fingerling, 14" 3,846 bluegill small fingerling, 2" |
| 2016 | 500 northern pike large fingerling, 13" 4,600 bluegill large fingerling, 2" |
| 2015 | 749 northern pike large fingerling, 12" |
The DNR has 14 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Brittle Waternymph · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Phragmites (non-native) · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Mason
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Catches & reportsLakes near Mason
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amey PondAdams | 0.9 | 56 | 7 ft |
| Jordan LakeAdams | 6.2 | 213 | 79 ft |
| Parker LakeAdams | 8.2 | 59 | 30 ft |
| Neenah LakeMarquette | 9 | 61 | 15 ft |
| Peppermill Lake (Beaver Pond)Adams | 9.2 | 100 | 9 ft |
| Delton LakeSauk | 9.5 | 267 | 16 ft |
| Goose LakeAdams | 9.8 | 81 | 18 ft |
| Silver LakeColumbia | 9.9 | 74 | 42 ft |
Mason questions
How deep is Mason Lake?
Mason Lake is 9 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 882 acres.
What fish are in Mason Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), musky (present), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Mason Lake?
There are 3 public launches: Access Off Golden Dr, Access Nr The End Of 1st Dr And Grouse Ct and Lake Mason Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Mason Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Mason Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Mason Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 7,965 northern pike (small fingerling), 9,144 bluegill (large fingerling) and 8,803 black crappie (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.