Today on Old Abe
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.7
SmallmouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
MuskyPresent · stocked5.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1How 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
DNR PDF onlyThe DNR's depth map for this lake is only a PDF (link below). Here is the lake's shoreline from the DNR, with public launches.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 13" min · keep none 16–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
1 public- Chippewa River AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 993 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9" |
| 2018 | 994 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9" |
| 2016 | 697 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2014 | 1,072 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2012 | 995 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3" |
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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Lake Sturgeon, Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Old Abe
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Catches & reportsLakes near Old Abe
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popple LakeChippewa | 2.5 | 90 | 25 ft |
| Finley LakeChippewa | 2.8 | 56 | 27 ft |
| Howe LakeChippewa | 3.2 | 68 | 39 ft |
| Jim LakeChippewa | 4 | 58 | 20 ft |
| Cornell LakeChippewa | 5.2 | 194 | 39 ft |
| Bob LakeChippewa | 7.2 | 97 | 68 ft |
| Wissota LakeChippewa | 8.2 | 6,300 | 72 ft |
| Pike LakeChippewa | 8.6 | 192 | 37 ft |
Old Abe questions
How deep is Old Abe Lake?
Old Abe Lake is 36 feet at its deepest. It covers 470 acres.
What fish are in Old Abe Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), catfish (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and sturgeon (present).
Where is the boat launch on Old Abe Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Chippewa River Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Old Abe Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Old Abe Lake?
13" min · keep none 16–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Old Abe Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 993 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.