Today on Lost
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5How 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 2026-10-08| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Boat RampDirections
- Town ParkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 400 yellow perch small fingerling, 2" 54,800 fathead minnow adult, 2" |
| 2020 | 4,000 bluegill large fingerling, 4" |
| 2014 | 1,000 yellow perch adult, 5" 500 bluegill adult, 5" 1,000 black crappie adult, 5" |
| 2013 | 2,000 yellow perch adult, 5" 1,000 black crappie adult, 5" |
| 2012 | 2,000 yellow perch adult, 4" 50 northern pike adult, 12" |
The DNR has 11 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 · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Lost
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lost
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Lake (Fall R Millpond)Columbia | 4.8 | 161 | 8 ft |
| Beaver Dam LakeDodge | 5.4 | 6,542 | 7 ft |
| Fox LakeDodge | 10 | 2,625 | 19 ft |
| Lowell MillpondDodge | 10.4 | 78 | 7 ft |
| Lake EmilyDodge | 12.7 | 268 | 14 ft |
| Lake MariaGreen Lake | 14.2 | 596 | 6 ft |
| Mud LakeDodge | 15.3 | 87 | 4 ft |
| Chub LakeDodge | 15.7 | 107 | 3 ft |
Lost questions
How deep is Lost Lake?
Lost Lake is 8 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 247 acres.
What fish are in Lost Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common).
Where is the boat launch on Lost Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Boat Ramp and Town Park.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lost Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lost Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Lost Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 400 yellow perch (small fingerling) and 54,800 fathead minnow (adult).
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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.