Today on Owen
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Owen is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
LargemouthPresent4.2How 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
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 5
The DNR drew Owen on 5 sheets.
Tap 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 | 18" min · 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
2 public- Access at Campground Launch Near Bass LakeDirections
- Northwest Side Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 12,489 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2022 | 12,499 walleye large fingerling, 6.2" |
| 2020 | 12,625 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2018 | 12,495 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2016 | 12,532 walleye large fingerling, 7.43" |
The DNR has 47 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 · Phragmites (non-native) · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Owen
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Catches & reportsLakes near Owen
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast LakeBayfield | 1.3 | 88 | 50 ft |
| Bass LakeBayfield | 1.9 | 56 | 32 ft |
| Lake TahkodahBayfield | 2.7 | 152 | 18 ft |
| Porcupine LakeBayfield | 3.5 | 75 | 33 ft |
| Mill Pond LakeBayfield | 3.5 | 62 | 10 ft |
| Picture LakeBayfield | 3.8 | 58 | 8 ft |
| Hammil LakeBayfield | 3.9 | 83 | 47 ft |
| Diamond LakeBayfield | 4.2 | 341 | 83 ft |
Owen questions
How deep is Lake Owen?
Lake Owen is 95 feet at its deepest, and 27 feet deep on average. It covers 1,250 acres.
What fish are in Lake Owen?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), largemouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Owen?
There are 2 public launches: Access at Campground Launch Near Bass Lake and Northwest Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Owen?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Owen?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Owen stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 12,489 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.