Hilbert Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Wind & weather

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What Hilbert is best for

DNR data

PerchPanfish, common · stocked

7.5

CrappiePanfish, common · stocked

7.5

BluegillPanfish, common

6.5

LargemouthCommon

6.5

WalleyePresent · stocked

5.6

SmallmouthPresent

4.0

Northern pikePresent

4.0

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, 32 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08

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

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 - E Side Of LakeDirections
AccessDirections

Bottommuck 80% · sand 10% · gravel 5% · rock 5%

Parks2

Lake groupHilbert Lake Association Inc Lake Hilbert Association

Stocking

DNR records

2025	1,830 walleye large fingerling, 7.65"
2024	1,200 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2023	1,391 walleye large fingerling, 8.1" 1,000 black crappie adult, 5"
2022	500 yellow perch adult, 7" 600 black crappie adult, 6"
2021	600 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" 1,390 walleye large fingerling, 7.15" 600 black crappie large fingerling, 5"

The DNR has 16 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

Phragmites (non-native) · Rusty Crayfish

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 Hilbert

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Oneonta LakeMarinette	0.7	66	24 ft
LaFave LakeMarinette	1.1	50	38 ft
Forest LakeForest	1.3	93	9 ft
Mud LakeFlorence	2.6	76	8 ft
Lake LauraForest	4.1	110	22 ft
Lake GordonForest	4.8	50	30 ft
Bass LakeFlorence	6.2	50	37 ft
West Bass LakeFlorence	6.2	57	19 ft

Hilbert questions

How deep is Hilbert Lake?

Hilbert Lake is 32 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 278 acres.

What fish are in Hilbert Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Hilbert Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access - E Side Of Lake and Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Hilbert Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Hilbert Lake?

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

Is Hilbert Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,830 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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