Today on Axhandle
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked4.8
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8How 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| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 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 S End Of Lake Off 296th Ave.Directions
- Access at E Side Of Lake Off 100th StDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" 498 black crappie yearling, 6" |
| 2024 | 1,275 walleye large fingerling 1,200 black crappie large fingerling, 6" |
| 2023 | 1,550 black crappie large fingerling, 5" |
| 2021 | 1,292 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2020 | 1,900 yellow perch adult, 5" |
The DNR has 3 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 detailsIce on Axhandle
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Catches & reportsLakes near Axhandle
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine LakeRusk | 1.6 | 262 | 115 ft |
| Fish LakeRusk | 2.1 | 115 | 40 ft |
| Loon LakeChippewa | 2.3 | 125 | 5 ft |
| Round LakeChippewa | 2.3 | 216 | 18 ft |
| Chain LakeRusk | 2.5 | 468 | 74 ft |
| Salisbury LakeChippewa | 3.3 | 76 | 10 ft |
| Clear LakeRusk | 3.4 | 95 | 74 ft |
| Larrabee LakeChippewa | 3.4 | 50 | 31 ft |
Axhandle questions
How deep is Axhandle Lake?
Axhandle Lake is 72.5 feet at its deepest, and 19 feet deep on average. It covers 86 acres.
What fish are in Axhandle Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and panfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Axhandle Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at S End Of Lake Off 296th Ave. and Access at E Side Of Lake Off 100th St.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Axhandle Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Axhandle Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Axhandle Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,000 walleye (large fingerling) and 498 black crappie (yearling).
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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.