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Europe Lake

Door County · cool-water, stained water

297Acres
10ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Europe is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
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, 10 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 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
Bottomgravel 40% · muck 30% · rock 20% · sand 10%
Parks3

Stocking

DNR records
2015
12,483 walleye small fingerling, 1.7"

The DNR has 13 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

Banded Mystery Snail · Phragmites (non-native)

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 Europe

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Mud LakeDoor121555 ft
Mackaysee LakeDoor18.234727 ft
Kangaroo LakeDoor18.51,12312 ft
Lost LakeDoor22.7915 ft

Europe questions

How deep is Europe Lake?

Europe Lake is 10 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 297 acres.

What fish are in Europe Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).

Where is the boat launch on Europe Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access End Of Europe Lake Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Europe Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Europe Lake?

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

Is Europe Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2015 the DNR and partners stocked 12,483 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.