Today on Tahkodah
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Tahkodah is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.9
PerchPanfish, abundant7.9
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.9
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked4.9
SmallmouthPresent3.9How 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 2026-10-08| 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 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- Access at S End Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,477 walleye large fingerling, 6.85" |
| 2022 | 1,478 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2020 | 1,478 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2018 | 1,477 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2016 | 1,475 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
The DNR has 15 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 Bullheads, Inland Trout
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Bluegill And Sunfish, Catfish, Crappies, Pike, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Tahkodah
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Catches & reportsLakes near Tahkodah
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast LakeBayfield | 2 | 88 | 50 ft |
| Lake OwenBayfield | 2.1 | 1,323 | 95 ft |
| Price LakeBayfield | 2.7 | 74 | 16 ft |
| Perry LakeBayfield | 2.9 | 50 | 19 ft |
| Picture LakeBayfield | 3.2 | 58 | 8 ft |
| Bass LakeBayfield | 3.7 | 56 | 32 ft |
| Crystal LakeBayfield | 3.7 | 111 | 29 ft |
| Diamond LakeBayfield | 4 | 341 | 83 ft |
Tahkodah questions
How deep is Lake Tahkodah?
Lake Tahkodah is 18 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 148 acres.
What fish are in Lake Tahkodah?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Tahkodah?
There is 1 public launch: Access at S End Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Tahkodah?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Tahkodah?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Tahkodah stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,477 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.