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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Tainter is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.4
BluegillPanfish, present4.3
PerchPanfish, present4.3
CrappiePanfish, present4.3
LargemouthPresent4.3
SmallmouthPresent4.3
Northern pikePresent4.3How 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 4
The DNR drew Tainter on 4 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 2026-10-07| 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 dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
5 public- Access at Kliest LandingDirections
- AccessDirections
- AccessDirections
- Northwest Boat LandingDirections
- Chapany Park AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 444 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
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, 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Tainter
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Catches & reportsLakes near Tainter
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake MenominDunn | 6.5 | 1,405 | 34 ft |
| Elk Creek Lake*Eau Claire | 14.8 | 54 | 17 ft |
| Glen LakeSt Croix | 15.2 | 84 | 38 ft |
| Como Lake (Bloomer Mill Pond)Chippewa | 19.4 | 98 | 6 ft |
| Lake Eau GalleDunn | 20 | 351 | 18 ft |
| Halfmoon LakeEau Claire | 20.1 | 132 | 9 ft |
| Dells PondEau Claire | 20.2 | 739 | 30 ft |
| George Lake*(Spring Valley)St Croix | 20.5 | 126 | 29 ft |
Tainter questions
How deep is Tainter Lake?
Tainter Lake is 37 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 1,605 acres.
What fish are in Tainter Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Tainter Lake?
There are 5 public launches: Access at Kliest Landing, Access, Access, Northwest Boat Landing and Chapany Park Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Tainter Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Tainter Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Tainter Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 444 muskellunge (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.