Today on Atkins
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Atkins is best for
DNR data
SmallmouthAbundant7.9
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9How 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 DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
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 | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5, of which only one smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be over 18 inchesJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 2,543 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2020 | 2,543 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2018 | 2,540 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2016 | 2,536 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2014 | 2,794 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
The DNR has 9 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 detailsYellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Atkins
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Catches & reportsLakes near Atkins
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass LakeBayfield | 0.9 | 73 | 135 ft |
| Club LakeBayfield | 1.1 | 83 | 22 ft |
| Taylor LakeBayfield | 1.4 | 94 | 15 ft |
| Trapper LakeBayfield | 2.9 | 84 | 31 ft |
| Cranberry LakeBayfield | 3.6 | 58 | 20 ft |
| Lake KnottingBayfield | 3.8 | 80 | 13 ft |
| Jackson LakeBayfield | 4.3 | 142 | 13 ft |
| Coffee LakeBayfield | 4.6 | 54 | 16 ft |
Atkins questions
How deep is Atkins Lake?
Atkins Lake is 80 feet at its deepest, and 29 feet deep on average. It covers 170 acres.
What fish are in Atkins Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (abundant), northern pike (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Atkins Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Atkins Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Atkins Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Atkins Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 2,543 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.