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Lake Three

Ashland County · cool-water, clear water

61Acres
13ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Three is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
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, 13 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Bass18" min · 1 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
Nearest bait shop from AccessBlock & Tackle Co.65071 Poynette St, Marengo, WI 54855 · (715) 979-147110.3 mi · about 19 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 80% · sand 10% · gravel 10%
Parks2

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, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike, Walleye

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Three

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Beaverdam LakeAshland211819 ft
Mineral LakeAshland222529 ft
Tea LakeAshland3.45048 ft
English LakeAshland424440 ft
Moquah LakeAshland4.8508 ft
Coffee LakeBayfield55416 ft
Spider LakeAshland610325 ft
Marengo LakeBayfield6.39926 ft

Three questions

How deep is Lake Three?

Lake Three is 13 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 61 acres.

What fish are in Lake Three?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant) and largemouth bass (common).

Where is the boat launch on Lake Three?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Three?

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

What is the walleye limit on Lake Three?

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

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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 2026-10-08.