Today on Upper Eau Claire
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Upper Eau Claire is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
MuskyPresent · stocked5.2How 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 3
The DNR drew Upper Eau Claire on 3 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 |
| 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 | 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- Access at Peninsula RoadDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 11,267 walleye large fingerling, 7.07" |
| 2024 | 498 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3" |
| 2023 | 10,228 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" |
| 2022 | 440 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9" |
| 2021 | 10,244 walleye large fingerling, 6.1" |
The DNR has 65 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Upper Eau Claire
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Catches & reportsLakes near Upper Eau Claire
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch LakeBayfield | 0.9 | 129 | 8 ft |
| Robinson LakeBayfield | 1.4 | 91 | 36 ft |
| Bony LakeBayfield | 1.5 | 191 | 55 ft |
| Sweet LakeBayfield | 1.9 | 88 | 38 ft |
| Pickerel LakeBayfield | 2.1 | 81 | 38 ft |
| Middle Eau Claire LakeBayfield | 2.3 | 902 | 66 ft |
| Kelly LakeBayfield | 3.5 | 56 | 17 ft |
| Lower Eau Claire LakeBayfield | 4.2 | 802 | 41 ft |
Upper Eau Claire questions
How deep is Upper Eau Claire Lake?
Upper Eau Claire Lake is 92 feet at its deepest, and 29 feet deep on average. It covers 1,024 acres.
What fish are in Upper Eau Claire Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and musky (present).
Where is the boat launch on Upper Eau Claire Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Peninsula Road.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Upper Eau Claire Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Upper Eau Claire Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Upper Eau Claire Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 11,267 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.