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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Chub is best for
DNR data
WalleyePresent4.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How 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
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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 |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2016 | 4,859 walleye small fingerling, 1.06" |
| 2014 | 4,859 walleye small fingerling, 1.4" |
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 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 detailsIce on Chub
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Catches & reportsLakes near Chub
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud LakeDodge | 0.9 | 87 | 4 ft |
| Hahns LakeJefferson | 8.2 | 82 | 10 ft |
| Lowell MillpondDodge | 9 | 78 | 7 ft |
| Marshall MillpondDane | 9.6 | 185 | 5 ft |
| Rock LakeJefferson | 10.3 | 1,371 | 56 ft |
| Mud LakeJefferson | 12.4 | 93 | 22 ft |
| Lazy Lake (Fall R Millpond)Columbia | 14.2 | 161 | 8 ft |
| Hope LakeJefferson | 14.5 | 142 | 24 ft |
Chub questions
How deep is Chub Lake?
Chub Lake is 3 feet at its deepest, and 2 feet deep on average. It covers 139 acres.
What fish are in Chub Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Chub Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Chub Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Chub Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2016 the DNR and partners stocked 4,859 walleye (small 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.