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Duck Lake

Barron County · cool-water, stained water

109Acres
26ftMax depth
14ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Duck is best for

DNR data
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent4.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
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, 26 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 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 AccessGeneral Coin & Gun Exchange2700 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · (715) 434-486718 mi · about 23 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 60% · sand 40%

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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

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 Duck

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Big Dummy LakeBarron1.111154 ft
Buck LakeBarron1.15720 ft
Granite LakeBarron1.715434 ft
Beaver Dam LakeBarron2.61,112106 ft
Greeley LakeBarron2.75613 ft
Spring LakeBarron2.86067 ft
Upper Vermillion LakeBarron3.2899 ft
Lower Vermillion LakeBarron3.520855 ft

Duck questions

How deep is Duck Lake?

Duck Lake is 26 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 109 acres.

What fish are in Duck Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Duck Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Duck Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Duck Lake?

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.