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Rush Lake

Fond du Lac & Winnebago counties · warm-water, stained water

2,729Acres
5ftMax depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Rush is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
Northern pikePresent4.4
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Rush.

✕ Deepest spot, 5 ft

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
Bottommuck 80% · gravel 20%
Parks3

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

Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Spiny Naiad

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 Rush

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Hogers BayouWinnebago8.1514 ft
Lake Butte des MortsWinnebago12.78,8579 ft
Green LakeGreen Lake12.87,346236 ft
Twin LakesGreen Lake12.97846 ft
Auroraville MillpondWaushara13.42096 ft
Spring LakeGreen Lake13.97542 ft
Lake WinneconneWinnebago15.14,5079 ft
Lake PoyganWaushara15.314,10211 ft

Rush questions

How deep is Rush Lake?

Rush Lake is 5 feet at its deepest. It covers 2,729 acres.

What fish are in Rush Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Rush Lake?

There are 2 public launches: East Boat Landing and South Boat Landing.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Rush Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Rush Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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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.