Today on Buskey Bay
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked7.9
LargemouthAbundant7.8
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
SmallmouthCommon6.3
MuskyPresent · stocked4.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | Five largemouth and smallmouth bass in total may be kept, but only one may be a smallmouth bass and it must be at least 18"June 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- Town LandingDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 9,123 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2024 | 9,054 walleye large fingerling, 7.45" 456 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2023 | 9,119 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2022 | 392 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.5" |
| 2021 | 9,801 walleye large fingerling, 6.03" |
The DNR has 17 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Buskey Bay
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Catches & reportsLakes near Buskey Bay
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake MillicentBayfield | 0.3 | 183 | 53 ft |
| Hart LakeBayfield | 0.9 | 259 | 54 ft |
| Twin Bear LakeBayfield | 1.5 | 172 | 59 ft |
| Bismarck LakeBayfield | 1.9 | 61 | 13 ft |
| Spider LakeBayfield | 2 | 124 | 20 ft |
| Eagle LakeBayfield | 2.2 | 170 | 52 ft |
| Half Moon LakeBayfield | 2.4 | 106 | 10 ft |
| Crooked LakeBayfield | 2.4 | 93 | 34 ft |
Buskey Bay questions
How deep is Buskey Bay?
Buskey Bay is 51 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 88 acres.
What fish are in Buskey Bay?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Buskey Bay?
There is 1 public launch: Town Landing.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Buskey Bay?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Buskey Bay?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Buskey Bay stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 9,123 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.