Today on Lyman
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
MuskyCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
LargemouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | 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
2 public- Lyman LakeDirections
- Access at County Landing off Ross RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2015 | 1,852 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2013 | 2,015 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
The DNR has 15 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 17")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Lyman
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lyman
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling LakeDouglas | 3.1 | 154 | 13 ft |
| Amnicon LakeDouglas | 3.9 | 426 | 31 ft |
| Upper Saint Croix LakeDouglas | 11 | 855 | 22 ft |
| Steele LakeDouglas | 11.2 | 157 | 8 ft |
| Lake MinnesuingDouglas | 11.4 | 432 | 43 ft |
| Gander LakeDouglas | 12.1 | 54 | 27 ft |
| Bass LakeDouglas | 13.6 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Lake NebagamonDouglas | 13.8 | 914 | 56 ft |
Lyman questions
How deep is Lyman Lake?
Lyman Lake is 15 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 370 acres.
What fish are in Lyman Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lyman Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Lyman Lake and Access at County Landing off Ross Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lyman Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lyman Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lyman Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2015 the DNR and partners stocked 1,852 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.