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Indian Lake

Dane County · warm-water, stained water

64Acres
7.5ftMax depth
5ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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What Indian is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon · stocked7.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
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, 7.5 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Bass18" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessWilderness Fish and Game532 Water St, Sauk City, WI 53583 · (608) 643-52298.6 mi · about 12 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 99%

Stocking

DNR records
2022
2,750 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7"
2021
250 northern pike large fingerling, 13.5"
2,500 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8"
2020
1,000 northern pike small fingerling, 3.6"
4,500 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.3"
2019
2,500 yellow perch adult, 6"
30,000 northern pike fry, 1"
750 northern pike small fingerling, 12"
10,000 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7"
500 channel catfish yearling, 8"
2018
2,100 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3.1"
100 bluegill large fingerling, 2"

The DNR has 14 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

Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

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 Indian

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Fish LakeDane6.921662 ft
Crystal LakeColumbia6.95009 ft
Mud LakeDane7.1545 ft
Lake MendotaDane12.19,84282 ft
Lake WisconsinColumbia12.69,00024 ft
Lake WingraDane14.234521 ft
Lake MononaDane16.13,27464 ft
Devils LakeSauk16.636947 ft

Indian questions

How deep is Indian Lake?

Indian Lake is 7.5 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 64 acres.

What fish are in Indian Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common) and largemouth bass (common).

Where is the boat launch on Indian Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Indian Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Indian Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Indian Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 2,750 largemouth bass (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.