Today on Chetek
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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
Traced from DNR surveyTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move. Switch to the DNR map to see everything the surveyors marked.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- AccessDirections
- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 9,961 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2023 | 9,232 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2021 | 10,157 walleye large fingerling, 6.57" |
| 2020 | 12,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2019 | 9,231 walleye large fingerling, 6.2" |
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 · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Chetek
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Catches & reportsLakes near Chetek
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenmile LakeBarron | 1.2 | 376 | 12 ft |
| Pokegama LakeBarron | 1.5 | 506 | 19 ft |
| Bass LakeBarron | 2 | 118 | 14 ft |
| Mud LakeBarron | 3.5 | 577 | 15 ft |
| Prairie LakeBarron | 4 | 1,534 | 16 ft |
| Fish LakeRusk | 6.3 | 115 | 40 ft |
| Axhandle LakeChippewa | 7.6 | 84 | 73 ft |
| Pine LakeRusk | 8.4 | 262 | 115 ft |
Chetek questions
How deep is Lake Chetek?
Lake Chetek is 22 feet at its deepest, and 13 feet deep on average. It covers 923 acres.
What fish are in Lake Chetek?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Chetek?
There are 2 public launches: Access and Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Chetek?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Chetek?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Chetek stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 9,961 walleye (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.