Today on Upper Saint Croix
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
MuskyPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Upper Saint Croix on 3 sheets.
Tap 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 |
| 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 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5, of which only one smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be over 18 inchesJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | Catch and release onlyJune 6, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
Launches & access
4 public- Access at End Of Main St. Solon Springs (Douglas Co)Directions
- Access at End of Beach Ave Solon Springs (Douglas Co)Directions
- Access Hwy 53 & Prevost Rd Solon Springs (Douglas Co)Directions
- LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 31,864 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 210,200 walleye large fingerling, 5.75" |
| 2024 | 3,400 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2022 | 22,388 walleye small fingerling, 1.7" 3,200 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2021 | 7,666 walleye large fingerling, 6.67" 29,044 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" |
| 2019 | 31,888 walleye small fingerling, 1.6" |
The DNR has 35 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese 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 Upper Saint Croix
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Catches & reportsLakes near Upper Saint Croix
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass LakeDouglas | 2.6 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Twin Lakes, WestAshland | 3.2 | 59 | 14 ft |
| Upper Ox LakeDouglas | 6.5 | 64 | 19 ft |
| Gander LakeDouglas | 7.6 | 54 | 27 ft |
| Lake MinnesuingDouglas | 8.2 | 432 | 43 ft |
| Simms LakeDouglas | 8.9 | 154 | 41 ft |
| Webb LakeDouglas | 9.3 | 55 | 25 ft |
| Two Mile LakeDouglas | 9.7 | 97 | 31 ft |
Upper Saint Croix questions
How deep is Upper Saint Croix Lake?
Upper Saint Croix Lake is 22 feet at its deepest, and 13 feet deep on average. It covers 828 acres.
What fish are in Upper Saint Croix Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Upper Saint Croix Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Access at End Of Main St. Solon Springs (Douglas Co), Access at End of Beach Ave Solon Springs (Douglas Co), Access Hwy 53 & Prevost Rd Solon Springs (Douglas Co) and Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Upper Saint Croix Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Upper Saint Croix Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Upper Saint Croix Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 31,864 walleye (small fingerling) and 210,200 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.