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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.5
LargemouthCommon6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9
BluegillPanfish, present4.4
PerchPanfish, present4.4
CrappiePanfish, present4.4How 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 4
The DNR drew Wisconsin on 4 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 · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | 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
15 public- Access - Corning Street-Town of DekorraDirections
- Access - Summer Oaks Resort off Highway 78Directions
- Access -- Whalen GradeDirections
- Access - S channel Park Street-Harmony GroveDirections
- Access - Palisade Street-Village of MerrimacDirections
- Access - Red Cedar Road-Town Of LodiDirections
- Access - Willow Road-Town of DekorraDirections
- Access - Lake Drive off Highway 188Directions
- Access - Pine Bluff on Bay DriveDirections
- Access - Middle Channel-Harmony GroveDirections
- Linda Circle AccessDirections
- Access - Okee LandingDirections
- Access - Pleasantview Road off Highway 188Directions
- Access - Moon Valley LandingDirections
- Access - Sunset Bay off Highway 188Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 462 starhead topminnow yearling, 2" |
| 2024 | 135 starhead topminnow yearling, 2" |
| 2022 | 2,486 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2021 | 1,687 starhead topminnow adult, 1.5" |
| 2020 | 558 starhead topminnow yearling, 1.5" |
The DNR has 41 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 Bullheads, Inland Trout
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Catfish, Pike, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Crappies, Lake Sturgeon (Less Than 70"), Muskies, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass
Up to 6 meals a year Lake Sturgeon (Larger Than 70")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Wisconsin board
Catches & reportsLakes near Wisconsin
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal LakeColumbia | 5.7 | 500 | 9 ft |
| Fish LakeDane | 6.3 | 216 | 62 ft |
| Mud LakeDane | 6.4 | 54 | 5 ft |
| Devils LakeSauk | 7.2 | 369 | 47 ft |
| Lake ColumbiaColumbia | 11.4 | 500 | 8 ft |
| Long LakeColumbia | 12.3 | 69 | 20 ft |
| Indian LakeDane | 12.6 | 66 | 6 ft |
| Silver LakeColumbia | 14 | 74 | 42 ft |
Wisconsin questions
How deep is Lake Wisconsin?
Lake Wisconsin is 24 feet at its deepest. It covers 7,197 acres.
What fish are in Lake Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), trout (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Wisconsin?
There are 15 public launches: Access - Corning Street-Town of Dekorra, Access - Summer Oaks Resort off Highway 78, Access -- Whalen Grade, Access - S channel Park Street-Harmony Grove, Access - Palisade Street-Village of Merrimac, Access - Red Cedar Road-Town Of Lodi, Access - Willow Road-Town of Dekorra, Access - Lake Drive off Highway 188, Access - Pine Bluff on Bay Drive, Access - Middle Channel-Harmony Grove, Linda Circle Access, Access - Okee Landing, Access - Pleasantview Road off Highway 188, Access - Moon Valley Landing and Access - Sunset Bay off Highway 188.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Wisconsin?
15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Lake Wisconsin stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 462 starhead topminnow (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.