Today on Crane
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Crane is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6How 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 | 18" min · 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 dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 9,591 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2024 | 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" 1,415 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" 1,104 walleye yearling, 12.8" |
| 2023 | 3,410 walleye large fingerling, 7.42" |
| 2021 | 3,410 walleye large fingerling, 7.39" |
| 2019 | 3,410 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
The DNR has 24 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Crane
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Catches & reportsLakes near Crane
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel LakeLanglade | 1.3 | 1,299 | 14 ft |
| Arbutus LakeForest | 1.7 | 161 | 28 ft |
| Saint Johns LakeForest | 2.1 | 96 | 21 ft |
| Crystal LakeLanglade | 2.8 | 63 | 36 ft |
| Lily LakeForest | 2.9 | 211 | 24 ft |
| Rolling Stone LakeLanglade | 3.1 | 672 | 12 ft |
| Deep Hole LakeForest | 3.4 | 97 | 15 ft |
| Big Twin LakeLanglade | 4.1 | 60 | 35 ft |
Crane questions
How deep is Crane Lake?
Crane Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 355 acres.
What fish are in Crane Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Crane Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Crane Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Crane Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Crane Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 9,591 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 2026-10-07.