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Poskin Lake

Barron County · warm-water, stained water

154Acres
30ftMax depth
16ftAverage depth
1Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Poskin is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
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, 30 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 →
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Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessGeneral Coin & Gun Exchange2700 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · (715) 434-486718.1 mi · about 27 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 70% · gravel 20% · muck 10%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
Lake groupPoskin Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
2,533 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2023
2,303 walleye large fingerling, 6.7"
2021
2,303 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
2019
2,354 walleye large fingerling, 6"
2017
2,491 walleye large fingerling, 4"

The DNR has 13 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed

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 Poskin

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lower Turtle LakeBarron5.427624 ft
Barron Flowage No. 3Barron5.56510 ft
Upper Turtle LakeBarron5.943825 ft
Lower Vermillion LakeBarron6.120855 ft
Upper Vermillion LakeBarron6.8899 ft
Crystal LakeBarron7.312022 ft
Echo LakeBarron7.616141 ft
Loon LakeBarron8.19426 ft

Poskin questions

How deep is Poskin Lake?

Poskin Lake is 30 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 154 acres.

What fish are in Poskin Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Poskin Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Poskin Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Poskin Lake?

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

Is Poskin Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,533 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 2026-10-08.