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Gordon Lake

Ashland County · cool-water, clear water

132Acres
28ftMax depth
12ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Gordon is best for

DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.5
Northern pikeAbundant7.9
MuskyCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthPresent3.9
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, 28 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 50% · muck 30% · gravel 20%

Stocking

DNR records
2024
5,093 walleye small fingerling, 1.6"
2022
5,093 walleye small fingerling, 1.8"
2021
1,230 walleye large fingerling, 6.6"
2020
5,092 walleye small fingerling, 1.6"
2018
4,627 walleye small fingerling, 1.68"

The DNR has 25 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

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 Gordon

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Summit LakeAshland2.2916 ft
Spillerberg LakeAshland3.47524 ft
Long LakeAshland6.611113 ft
Augustine LakeAshland7.616610 ft
Meder LakeAshland7.713510 ft
Caroline LakeIron7.91308 ft
Lake GalileeAshland8.221323 ft
Twin LakesDouglas8.3665 ft

Gordon questions

How deep is Gordon Lake?

Gordon Lake is 28 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 132 acres.

What fish are in Gordon Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Gordon Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Gordon Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Gordon Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Gordon Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 5,093 walleye (small 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.