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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Wingra is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 DNRTap 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 | 50" 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 | 18" min · 1 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
1 public- Vilas Park Boat LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2024 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.74" |
| 2021 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2019 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.93" |
| 2018 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" |
The DNR has 59 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wingra
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wingra
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake MononaDane | 3.3 | 3,274 | 64 ft |
| Lake MendotaDane | 3.6 | 9,842 | 82 ft |
| Upper Mud LakeDane | 5.3 | 223 | 8 ft |
| Lake WaubesaDane | 5.7 | 2,080 | 34 ft |
| Mud LakeDane | 7.6 | 195 | 15 ft |
| Lake KegonsaDane | 10.4 | 3,209 | 31 ft |
| Stoughton Millpond 429Dane | 13.9 | 82 | 5 ft |
| Indian LakeDane | 14.2 | 66 | 6 ft |
Wingra questions
How deep is Lake Wingra?
Lake Wingra is 14 feet at its deepest. It covers 336 acres.
What fish are in Lake Wingra?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Wingra?
There is 1 public launch: Vilas Park Boat Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Wingra?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Wingra?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Wingra stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 100 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 2026-10-07.