Arbutus Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Wind & weather

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What Arbutus is best for

DNR data

BluegillPanfish, abundant

7.9

PerchPanfish, abundant

7.9

CrappiePanfish, abundant

7.9

LargemouthAbundant

7.9

WalleyePresent

4.5

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

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✕ Deepest spot, 28 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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
Bass	14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Panfish	No size limit · 25 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

1 public

AccessDirections

Bottomsand 65% · gravel 15% · muck 15% · rock 5%

Lake groupArbutus Lake Association Inc

Stocking

DNR records

2018	2,000 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"
2017	1,376 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 35,000 fathead minnow large fingerling, 2"
2013	1,700 yellow perch large fingerling, 4" 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 8.5" 119,995 fathead minnow large fingerling, 2"

The DNR has 6 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

Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil

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 Arbutus

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Crane LakeForest	1.6	341	25 ft
Lily LakeForest	2.2	211	24 ft
Pickerel LakeLanglade	2.3	1,299	14 ft
Saint Johns LakeForest	2.8	96	21 ft
Crystal LakeLanglade	3.5	63	36 ft
Bogbrook LakeForest	3.8	52	12 ft
Jungle LakeForest	3.9	182	14 ft
Big Twin LakeLanglade	4.1	60	35 ft

Arbutus questions

How deep is Arbutus Lake?

Arbutus Lake is 28 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 163 acres.

What fish are in Arbutus Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Arbutus Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Arbutus Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Arbutus Lake?

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

Is Arbutus Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2018 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 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.

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