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Mineral Lake

Ashland County · cool-water, clear water

227Acres
29ftMax depth
12ftAverage depth
1Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Mineral is best for

DNR data
MuskyCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
LargemouthPresent4.0
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, 29 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
WalleyeNo size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky28" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
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
Bottomsand 40% · muck 30% · rock 20% · gravel 10%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
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, 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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Mineral

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lake ThreeAshland27213 ft
Beaverdam LakeAshland2.311819 ft
English LakeAshland3.124440 ft
Moquah LakeAshland3.4508 ft
Tea LakeAshland3.95048 ft
Spider LakeAshland4.510325 ft
Coffee LakeBayfield5.45416 ft
East Twin LakeAshland7.411015 ft

Mineral questions

How deep is Mineral Lake?

Mineral Lake is 29 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 227 acres.

What fish are in Mineral Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Mineral Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Mineral Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Mineral Lake?

No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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 2026-10-07.