Today on Emily
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Emily is best for
DNR data
LargemouthAbundant · stocked9.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6How 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 |
| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 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 |
Launches & access
1 public- Boat AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2021 | 8,588 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8" |
| 2020 | 1,000 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2017 | 1,333 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" |
| 2016 | 1,000 yellow perch yearling, 5" |
| 2015 | 866 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 10,059 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9" |
The DNR has 42 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 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Near Emily
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Catches & reportsLakes near Emily
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake MariaGreen Lake | 2.1 | 596 | 6 ft |
| Fox LakeDodge | 3.7 | 2,625 | 19 ft |
| Little Green LakeGreen Lake | 7.6 | 466 | 28 ft |
| Grand Lake (Millpond)Green Lake | 8.8 | 234 | 8 ft |
| Beaver Dam LakeDodge | 9.9 | 6,542 | 7 ft |
| Spring LakeGreen Lake | 10.5 | 67 | 54 ft |
| Spring LakeGreen Lake | 11.2 | 75 | 42 ft |
| Twin LakesGreen Lake | 11.4 | 78 | 46 ft |
Emily questions
How deep is Lake Emily?
Lake Emily is 10 feet at its deepest. It covers 268 acres.
What fish are in Lake Emily?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Emily?
There is 1 public launch: Boat Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Emily?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Emily?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Emily stocked?
Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 8,588 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 2026-10-07.