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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.3
SmallmouthCommon6.7
MuskyPresent · stocked5.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2How 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 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 |
| 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
2 public- Access Off Indian Hills DrDirections
- Access Off Kewin StDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 838 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.6" |
| 2021 | 392 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2017 | 1 walleye adult, 16" |
| 2015 | 2 walleye adult, 15" 838 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" |
| 2013 | 438 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
The DNR has 25 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
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Altoona
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Catches & reportsLakes near Altoona
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dells PondEau Claire | 3.9 | 739 | 30 ft |
| Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 2Chippewa | 4.6 | 79 | 13 ft |
| Halfmoon LakeEau Claire | 4.9 | 132 | 9 ft |
| Elk Creek Lake*Eau Claire | 11.1 | 54 | 17 ft |
| Wissota LakeChippewa | 11.3 | 6,300 | 72 ft |
| Tilden Mill PondChippewa | 12.2 | 61 | 11 ft |
| Dells Millpond (Rodell)Eau Claire | 15.1 | 75 | 16 ft |
| Eau Claire LakeEau Claire | 16.1 | 860 | 25 ft |
Altoona questions
How deep is Altoona Lake?
Altoona Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 720 acres.
What fish are in Altoona Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and panfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Altoona Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access Off Indian Hills Dr and Access Off Kewin St.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Altoona Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Altoona Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Altoona Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 838 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.