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Twentysix Lake

Burnett County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

218Acres
45ftMax depth
20ftAverage depth
1Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Twentysix is best for

DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 45 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 80% · gravel 10% · muck 10%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
Lake groupLake Twenty Six Property Owners Association

Stocking

DNR records
2023
217 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8"
2021
124 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9"
2019
109 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.6"
2017
25 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.8"
2015
75 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.25"

The DNR has 12 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Twentysix

Within 25 miles
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Eagle LakeBurnett1.37115 ft
Briggs LakeBurnett2.25513 ft
Fenton LakeWashburn2.213952 ft
Little Bear LakeBurnett312855 ft
Loon Lake T40n R15w S01Burnett3.122828 ft
Deer LakeBurnett3.215723 ft
Big Bear LakeBurnett3.218917 ft
Cadotte LakeBurnett3.412721 ft

Twentysix questions

How deep is Twentysix Lake?

Twentysix Lake is 45 feet at its deepest, and 20 feet deep on average. It covers 218 acres.

What fish are in Twentysix Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).

Where is the boat launch on Twentysix Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at E Side Of Lake.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Twentysix Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Twentysix Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Twentysix Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 217 muskellunge (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.