Today on Lucerne
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Lucerne is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
SmallmouthAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
LargemouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Lucerne on 3 sheets.
Tap 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 | No size limit · 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 | 10,277 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2023 | 10,185 walleye large fingerling, 7.13" |
| 2022 | 5,173 lake trout yearling, 7.2" |
| 2021 | 7,854 walleye large fingerling, 7.39" 2,677 walleye large fingerling, 6.64" |
| 2019 | 10,253 walleye large fingerling, 7.15" |
The DNR has 18 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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Rainbow Smelt · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Lucerne
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lucerne
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metonga LakeForest | 3 | 2,157 | 79 ft |
| Riley LakeForest | 3.4 | 213 | 20 ft |
| Ground Hemlock LakeForest | 3.7 | 88 | 44 ft |
| Hardwood LakeForest | 3.8 | 78 | 19 ft |
| Wabikon LakeForest | 3.9 | 594 | 15 ft |
| Lost LakeForest | 4.2 | 75 | 10 ft |
| Peshtigo LakeForest | 4.8 | 156 | 4 ft |
| Clear LakeForest | 4.8 | 75 | 11 ft |
Lucerne questions
How deep is Lake Lucerne?
Lake Lucerne is 73 feet at its deepest, and 31 feet deep on average. It covers 1,039 acres.
What fish are in Lake Lucerne?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (abundant), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Lucerne?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Lucerne?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Lucerne?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Lucerne stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 10,277 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.