Today on Arbutus Lake*
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Arbutus Lake* is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.3
SmallmouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
PerchPanfish, present · stocked5.2
MuskyPresent4.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
LargemouthPresent4.2How 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 Arbutus Lake* 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 | 15" 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 | 26" min · 2 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 · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Tournaments here: Oct 10. Launches get busy. All tournaments
Launches & access
6 public- Access Nr Osprey LnDirections
- North Arbutus Boat LandingDirections
- Access Nr Robin LnDirections
- North Arnold Creek AccessDirections
- Access Nr Klima RdDirections
- Thunderbird Lane Boat LandingDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 4,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" 1,500 yellow perch yearling, 6" |
| 2024 | 5,000 yellow perch yearling, 5" |
| 2023 | 2,500 yellow perch yearling, 6" 3,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" |
| 2018 | 11,599 yellow perch small fingerling, 1.5" |
| 2017 | 17,815 yellow perch small fingerling, 1.3" |
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 Bullheads, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Channel Catfish (Larger Than 25"), Muskies, Smallmouth Bass (Larger Than 17"), Walleye (Larger Than 22")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsPhragmites (non-native)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Arbutus Lake*
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Catches & reportsLakes near Arbutus Lake*
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Line FlowageJackson | 7.8 | 143 | 7 ft |
| Black River FlowageJackson | 9 | 198 | 34 ft |
| White Tail FlowageJackson | 9.5 | 94 | 8 ft |
| Wazee LakeJackson | 9.6 | 146 | 350 ft |
| Seventeen FlowageJackson | 10.7 | 178 | 4 ft |
| Potter FlowageJackson | 13.5 | 348 | 24 ft |
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 15.7 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Sherwood Lake*Jackson | 17 | 117 | 9 ft |
Arbutus Lake* questions
How deep is Arbutus Lake*?
Arbutus Lake* is 50 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 774 acres.
What fish are in Arbutus Lake*?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Arbutus Lake*?
There are 6 public launches: Access Nr Osprey Ln, North Arbutus Boat Landing, Access Nr Robin Ln, North Arnold Creek Access, Access Nr Klima Rd and Thunderbird Lane Boat Landing.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Arbutus Lake*?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Arbutus Lake*?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Arbutus Lake* stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 4,000 yellow perch (large fingerling) and 1,500 yellow perch (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 2026-10-07.