Eau Claire Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Wind & weather

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What Eau Claire is best for

DNR data

WalleyeAbundant

8.8

MuskyCommon · stocked

7.7

LargemouthCommon

6.7

SmallmouthCommon

6.7

BluegillPanfish, present

4.2

PerchPanfish, present

4.2

CrappiePanfish, present

4.2

How 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 DNR

Sheets 3 to 3

The DNR drew Eau Claire on 3 sheets.

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✕ Deepest spot, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public

- Access Near Sd LnDirections
Harstad County Park Canoe LaunchDirections

Bottomsand 85% · gravel 10% · rock 5%

WaterEutrophic, low clarity

Parks2

Lake groupLake Eau Claire Association, Inc

Stocking

DNR records

2025	278 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2024	1,360 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3"
2022	1,285 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7"
2021	679 muskellunge large fingerling, 14.1"
2015	1,290 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2"

The DNR has 27 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Eau Claire

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Dells Millpond (Rodell)Eau Claire	3.5	75	16 ft
Coon Fork FlowageEau Claire	6.3	75	20 ft
Rock Dam LakeClark	13.1	118	10 ft
Altoona LakeEau Claire	16	840	25 ft
Mead LakeClark	17.2	320	16 ft
Wissota LakeChippewa	17.4	6,300	72 ft
Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 2Chippewa	18.5	79	13 ft
Strum Lake (Crystal)Trempealeau	19.8	54	8 ft

Eau Claire questions

How deep is Eau Claire Lake?

Eau Claire Lake is 25 feet at its deepest. It covers 870 acres.

What fish are in Eau Claire Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common) and panfish (present).

Where is the boat launch on Eau Claire Lake?

There are 2 public launches: - Access Near Sd Ln and Harstad County Park Canoe Launch.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Eau Claire Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Eau Claire Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Eau Claire Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 278 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.

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