Today on Minnesuing
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Minnesuing is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
SmallmouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7How 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
3 public- Access - Bennett RdDirections
- Access - Nr Park RdDirections
- Access - Nr Hallberg RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,365 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2023 | 2,251 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2021 | 2,259 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2019 | 2,433 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2017 | 2,251 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
The DNR has 68 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, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 20")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Minnesuing
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Catches & reportsLakes near Minnesuing
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander LakeDouglas | 1.2 | 54 | 27 ft |
| Lake NebagamonDouglas | 3.2 | 914 | 56 ft |
| Steele LakeDouglas | 3.3 | 157 | 8 ft |
| Upper Saint Croix LakeDouglas | 8.1 | 855 | 22 ft |
| Twin Lakes, WestAshland | 8.4 | 59 | 14 ft |
| Bass LakeDouglas | 9.1 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Sand LakeDouglas | 10.2 | 101 | 18 ft |
| Loon LakeDouglas | 10.7 | 109 | 20 ft |
Minnesuing questions
How deep is Lake Minnesuing?
Lake Minnesuing is 43 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 450 acres.
What fish are in Lake Minnesuing?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Minnesuing?
There are 3 public launches: Access - Bennett Rd, Access - Nr Park Rd and Access - Nr Hallberg Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Minnesuing?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Minnesuing?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Minnesuing stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,365 walleye (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 2026-10-08.