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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
SmallmouthAbundant8.2
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2How 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 | 18" min · 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
1 public- Access (Ravine Park Ln & Waterfront Dr)Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 14,780 walleye large fingerling, 7.07" |
| 2021 | 14,768 walleye large fingerling, 6.2" |
| 2019 | 14,782 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2017 | 14,268 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2015 | 14,783 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
The DNR has 47 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 23")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · 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 Nebagamon
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Catches & reportsLakes near Nebagamon
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele LakeDouglas | 3 | 157 | 8 ft |
| Lake MinnesuingDouglas | 3.2 | 432 | 43 ft |
| Gander LakeDouglas | 3.6 | 54 | 27 ft |
| Sand LakeDouglas | 10.5 | 101 | 18 ft |
| Loon LakeDouglas | 10.9 | 109 | 20 ft |
| Twin Lakes, WestAshland | 11 | 59 | 14 ft |
| Upper Saint Croix LakeDouglas | 11.2 | 855 | 22 ft |
| Crystal LakeBayfield | 11.2 | 91 | 25 ft |
Nebagamon questions
How deep is Lake Nebagamon?
Lake Nebagamon is 56 feet at its deepest, and 20 feet deep on average. It covers 986 acres.
What fish are in Lake Nebagamon?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (abundant), northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Nebagamon?
There is 1 public launch: Access (Ravine Park Ln & Waterfront Dr).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Nebagamon?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Nebagamon?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Nebagamon stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 14,780 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 2026-10-07.